My New Year’s resolution? When the clock struck midnight, I vowed to cut my sugar intake by eliminating sweet treats like cookies, chocolate, and soda from my diet.

On the first day of 2010,   Read more >>

Given the plethora of produce that’s readily available at supermarkets and farmers’ markets around the country, it’s surprising that so few of us get the recommended five servings   Read more >>

Ringing in the new year with good company and ample spirits is one of our oldest holiday traditions. Being surrounded by loved ones and bubbly champagne during the first seconds of January 1 sets th   Read more >>

Thanks to the Internet, there’s a ton of nutrition information available. Unfortunately, some of it comes from unqualified people writing about their own theories or companies pushing their pr   Read more >>

There was a time when blueberries were the “it” fruit among health-conscious consumers, stealing the spotlight from the venerable strawberry. These days, açai berries are the newe   Read more >>

Every day, millions of consumers around the world wake up to a mug of steaming English breakfast, Darjeeling, or green tea. It’s a universal morning treat, an afternoon snack, and an after-din   Read more >>

This is the time of year when days begin to feel shorter and shorter. We see the sun much less, and when we do, it’s often fighting a battle of gloominess with an impending cold front.This glo   Read more >>

When it comes to cleansing your body of harmful toxins, food really is the best medicine. You’ll be amazed to learn that many of your favorite foods also cleanse the body’s detoxificatio   Read more >>

David A. Kessler, the author of The End of Overeating, explains very well how people become addicted to foods that are high in sugar, fat, and salt. Like addiction does, this causes people to crave   Read more >>

What if I told you there are certain foods that can make you lose weight through the sheer act of eating them? That’s right—sit in front of the TV, eat these foods, get thinner. There are   Read more >>

Throughout autumn, my local farmer’s market is brimming with flashy heirloom tomatoes, shiny apples, and carriage-sized pumpkins. But I’ll happily pass these over in favor of a sweet, un   Read more >>

Have you ever thought how dangerous it might be to have to concentrate on opening a candy bar while you are driving? Or, have you ever been sitting at a stoplight and watched the dad in the minivan   Read more >>

About two years ago, I stopped sleeping. Since then, I can count on one hand the number of nights I’ve been able to both fall asleep at a reasonable hour and stay asleep through the night. I&r   Read more >>

In 2003, I ran into a friend of mine whom I hadn’t seen in a few months. I didn’t even recognize her at first, because the glow emanating from her was so radiant that it almost blinded m   Read more >>

Every week on The Biggest Loser, contestants work their butts off (literally) trying to get healthy. Yet the toughest challenge can come after they leave the show and have to lose weight like the re   Read more >>

It seems to go without saying, but the foods you eat, much like the gas you put in your Hummer, have a huge impact on your body’s performance. Given this – and the fact that we’re   Read more >>

The notion that breakfast is the most important meal of the day is drilled into us from a young age. I’m inclined to agree—mornings are hard enough with an empty, hungry belly making thing   Read more >>

As we quickly come up on Halloween and Thanksgiving, images of bright orange pumpkins are hard to ignore. Their bright orange color is festive and upbeat, putting the worst of moods to rest. But, mo   Read more >>

You might already have a favorite brand, or perhaps you buy whatever’s cheapest. But keep an open mind the next time you find yourself at your market’s yogurt case, because some of the most popular   Read more >>

Maybe it strikes on a Friday afternoon, or a Saturday night, or even a Wednesday morning. But no matter when you get it, all you know is that you have to have a chocolate bar, piece of cake, or an e   Read more >>