Beth Fontenot

Dairy that's high in fat can lead to clogged arteries, but low-fat products can reduce your stroke risk by up to 12 percent.… More »

A new study shows exposure to sunlight has little effect on children's academic performance, but the results raise even more questions.… More »

Eating foods with a low glycemic index in the morning helps people feel fuller all day.… More »

Eating less and getting exercise really do work wonders.… More »

New research suggests that the most annoying part of popcorn, the hull, is packed with antioxidants.… More »

The Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University has reviewed the studies and found that berry fruits protect brain cells from damage and prevent inflammation.… More »

New research has found that those who eat chocolate on a regular basis are thinner than those who don't, suggesting that the metabolic effects can more than offset additional calories.… More »

Still far above recommended levels, children under the age of 11 are getting more than 15 percent of daily calories from added sugars.… More »

A study adds to the growing body of research showing that consuming red meat, particularly processed red meat, on a regular basis leads to a significantly increased risk of dying.… More »

Flavanones, a specific compound found in fruit, could be the key to protecting women from one specific type of stroke, according to a new study.… More »

Most programs include family intervention, but a new study found that when motivated by their peers alone, girls practiced a healthier lifestyle.… More »

Adherence seems to be the hardest part of dieting, but if you can follow through with basic calorie restriction, you will lose the weight.… More »

There doesn't seem to be one particular kind of diet that works best for treating the symptoms of ADHD, but unhealthy food could be a culprit.… More »

Kids are not likely to make balanced choices on their own, so giving them too much of a favorite entree will keep them from trying other things.… More »

Mindful eating is healthful eating: If you slow down and stay aware of what you're putting into your mouth, then you won't go off track.… More »

Forget the low-fat muffin. It's not very good for you, especially when it's the size of a softball. Instead, focus on recipes that use healthy fats, whole grains, and less salt and sugar.… More »

A little study out of Louisiana State University could have some big implications. It found that fat gain might not always show up on the scale.… More »

A long-running study found that women who work overnight have as much as a 60 percent greater risk of developing type 2 diabetes due to irregular sleep patterns and poor dieting.… More »

New research suggests that our preference for salt is shaped in infancy, which is why we should move away from feeding babies starchy foods such as cereals, breads, and crackers.… More »

Even people without celiac disease have taken to eating gluten-free foods, but the options are still limited, which means you might wind up in worse shape -- physically -- than ever before.… More »