The Optical Illusions of Dinner Plates
Plate selection may be the newest diet trend. If your food is the same color as your plate, you'll eat more. Smaller plates also make us believe we've eaten more. More »
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Plate selection may be the newest diet trend. If your food is the same color as your plate, you'll eat more. Smaller plates also make us believe we've eaten more. More »
Women often find themselves low on iron due to the loss of blood during menstruation. The fix may be as simple as a little iron supplement. More »
Fat-free dressings make it more difficult for an important class of nutrients to make their way into your bloodstream. More »
While calcium consumed while eating food aided heart health, supplements were not correlated with similar benefits. More »
Just a few minutes with a nutritionist helped shoppers make healthier grocery purchases. More »
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 »
