Nutrition and Health Issues
Eating a healthy diet may help to reduce your risk of certain health conditions, but eating a poor quality diet might increase your chances of becoming ill. Dietary changes may be an important component of treatment too. Here you'll learn more about how your diet can affect your health.
Choosing Foods to Help You Sleep
The foods you eat, or don't eat, can help you get a good night's sleep. Here are some ideas for bedtime snacks that can help you sleep.
Cranberry Juice Will Prevent or Help Treat Cystitis
Cranberry juice will help treat or prevent bladder infections. Adding this juice to your daily diet may help prevent this painful condition.
Diet and Osteoporisis
Osteoporosis increases your risk of bone fractures. I have the answers for common questions about the effects of food and diet on osteoporosis risk.
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010
Every five years the United States Department of Agriculture and the the Department of Health and Human Services publishes new dietary guidelines. Here's the most recent guidelines for helping you lead a healthier lifestyle.
Eating Late at Night
A bedtime snack is just fine for most people. In fact eating a light snack may help you sleep. Just don't overdo it and eat too much.
Exploring the USDA Food Pyramid
A look back at the old United States Department of Agriculture's Food Pyramid. It's no longer used. It's been replaced with MyPlate.gov.
Foods for Healthy Skin
Beauty is only skin deep, but you can keep your skin healthier by eating the right foods. Learn more about the foods that help keep your skin healthy and beautiful.
Foods That May Help Keep Eyes Healthy
There are a number of foods that have contain nutrients that may be good for your vision. Here's a look at some foods that may help keep your eyes healthy.
Foods to Help Reduce Your Risk of Cold and Flu
The best way to prevent colds or flu is to wash your hands frequently and avoid the viruses that cause them. The foods you eat may help too. Here are my tips for preventing colds and flu by eating a healthy diet.
How Much Food Should I Eat Before I Exercise?
Your body needs fuel for a work out. Not too much, but not too lithe either. Learn when to eat, and how much to eat before you work out.
Is Chocolate Good or Bad?
Chocolate is high in sugar and fat, but it also contains antioxidants so is it bad or good for you? Maybe a little bit of both - it may be good, but only in small amounts.
Nutrition Guide
If you've been suffering from a bad diet for a long time, you may need some help getting started on a healthier eating plan. I've outlined the steps you need to start a new diet.
Soy Fears
Soy provides protein, healthy fats and nutrients, but some people worry that soy may be bad. I spoke with a soy expert helps explain the benefits of soy.
Ten Steps to a Healthy New You
Here are my ten steps for a healthy new year, and it doesn't have to wait until January First. Make the next twelve months a healthier year.
Unhealthy Lifestyle and Americans
So many Americans are unhealthy. Probably due to eating too much and exercising too little. Some people still smoke and drink too much alcohol too. Learn more.
What Is the Difference Between a Dietitian and a Nutritionist?
Nutritionists and dietitians are both health professionals who can help you design a healthy diet and pick out the right dietary supplements if you need them. Learn more.
