Nutrition Blog

Do you find that you eat too much? Maybe your food choices are pretty good, but your portion control has gotten out of control. One of the leading ... Read More

When I wrote my review of the Perfect 10 Energy Bars, I thought they were only available in retail stores in Canada or online. In fact, Perfect 10 bars ... Read More

I love Halloween. I have made most of my kids' trick or treating costumes, but now that they are getting to be big kids, I guess I am coming ... Read More

Here are some tips to help keep your little trick or treaters from eating too much Halloween candy without taking away all the fun.

Do you suffer from dry eyes? If you do, you may want to increase the amount of omega 3 essential fatty acids in your diet. Fish oil is ... Read More

Some recent research reveals that we just can't say no to plentiful portions. This research project led by Barbara Rolls studied the effects of continuingly offering large portion sizes ... Read More

Balancing proteins, fats, and carbohydrates is important to control insulin levels, yet still provide enough carbohydrates for energy, protein for healthy muscle and organ structures, and healthy fats for hormones ... Read More

I had the opportunity to try some healthy and tasty energy bars called Perfect 10 Bars. These bars are available online and in Canada. Read my review...

Friday afternoon is here and I feel like having a bit of fun. I hope you do too, so I added several words and phrases to my nutrition hangman ... Read More

Do you have diabetes, or are you at risk for diabetes? If so, Conquering Diabetes by Dr. Anne Peters will make a great addition to your personal health library. ... Read More

Many people suffer from inflammation due to such problems as injuries, arthritis, or inflammatory bowel disorders. Inflammation also has been shown to be a risk factor for chronic diseases ... Read More

Good nutrition is important for learning and even good behavior in school. For students to get the most out of their school days, they need to start each day ... Read More

Our Diabetes guide, Nina Nazor tells you How to Lower Your Risk of Diabetes. Diabetes and obesity are major problems and Nina has the help you need to prevent diabetes.

I have been snooping around some of the cooking sites here on About.com and I found some great healthy recipes to try this weekend: Low Fat Mexican Chicken Bake from our ... Read More

Here is a question I get frequently from readers:What are Foods that Contain Potassium?Some people need more potassium and some people need to restrict the amount of potassium they eat. ... Read More

New research from Harvard points out that kids who eat fried foods away from home are much more likely to be overweight. The study involved over 13,000 children from ... Read More

Healthy eating at home doesn't start at the store, it starts at home with a healthy grocery shopping list. Without a list it is easy to forget what you ... Read More

Many people have questions about low carbohydrate diets, like: Are they safe? What can I eat? Do calories matter? Are they effective? These are all great questions, and our Low Carb Dieting site and ... Read More

The M.D. Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas released information about research regarding the possibility that slightly "estrogenic" foods could prevent lung cancer. The idea came about ... Read More