Root for Ginger

Often called gingerroot, this spicy Asian flavor enhancer is actually a rhizome an underground, horizontal-growing plant stem. Much more than just a zesty...

Eat a 3-6 Balance

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for your heart and brain. But lowering your intake of omega-6s the polyunsaturated fats found in canola, soy, and safflower...

Smart eats

Are your kids' grades slipping? Maybe they're not eating enough fruits and veggies. A recent study found that 5,200 fifth-grade students who ate more fruits and vegetables...

Why go organic?

Shopping for groceries should be easy. Just opt for the freshest, healthiest and, of course, preferably organic options, right? If only it were so simple...

Anticancer meals

Plant-based foods are packed with fiber, cancer-protective nutrients, and literally thousands of phytochemicals, many of which have powerful anti-inflammatory properties...

Cancer-Blocking Foods

Is caffeine really unhealthy?

Caffeine has been shown to improve focus and memory. It can even help with athletic performance and with overcoming fatigue from exercise. However, people's reaction to it varies...

The art of healthy eating

Is fat bad? Are grains our nemesis? Is salt a killer? Every time we think there's a definitive, one-size-fits-all answer, the prevailing wisdom shifts...

What are Daily Values?

The Daily Value (DV) percentages on a label reflect recommended daily consumption levels established by the FDA, which are based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet...

Gallstones

If you've had occasional sharp abdominal pain that passes quickly, you may have brushed it off as nothing but gas, constipation, or even stress. But this kind of pain can also indicate the presence of gallstones...