It used to be that you had a few choices of cooking oils on supermarket shelves, such as corn oil, soybean oil, and canola oil—all clear, pale, odorless, and tasteless. Then along came the popularity ...

Why 'Yo-yo Dieting' May Lead to Weight Gain and Harm Cardiometabolic Health Weight cycling, repeated cycles of intentional weight loss and unintentional regain, is common among dieters. Also known as ...

A new study found that eating less fiber, more saturated fat, and more sugar is associated with lighter, less restorative, and more disrupted sleep. Results show that greater fiber intake predicted ...

With the official start of summer and temperatures on the rise, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics reminds everyone to rethink your drink and keep hydrated during summer months and throughout the ...

Succumbing to the disease’s devastating consequences has become a way of life in certain parts of the world. But it doesn’t have to be, and for some populations touched by the Diabetes Wellness ...

Some shoppers can’t get enough of these food items, but they’re not as nutritious as they believe. What two things do water, milk, butter, margarine, oil, ice cream, and yogurt all have in common?

Research indicates fats in dairy foods don’t increase the risk of cardiovascular disease and may in fact benefit health. When asked about dairy recommendations for people aged 2 and older, most ...

A sedentary lifestyle is a common cause of obesity, and excessive body weight and fat in turn are considered catalysts for diabetes, high blood pressure, joint damage and other serious health problems ...

Take a behind-the-scenes peek at the work that goes into preparing skaters for a long, strenuous season, courtesy of the New York Islanders’ strength and conditioning coach. Excess body fat isn’t an ...

The weather outside may be frightful, but your diet doesn’t have to be. Give your clients some nutritious advice: foods to boost immunity and mood, tips to avoid extra calories, and sinless food ...

A diet rich in vegetables has cardiovascular benefits that have long been well documented. It’s been proposed that these health effects may be due, in part, to vegetables’ high nitrate content. While ...

Learn more about the most popular products on store shelves and what the science says about their nutrient content and safety profiles. The USDA estimates that the average American consumes more than ...