Diet sodas, too?Consider the hard facts about soft drinks: soda consumption could lead to various health problems, and scientists are adding to the list seemingly every day. Here are 10 reasons to put down the cola and quit adding to

Many of the "food cravings" you experience from time to time could actually reveal something larger that your body needs. For instance, begging for a burger? Then your body could need iron, which helps boost energy and mood.Here are some

10 nutritious red foodsRed foods are some of the most nutritious foods out there! For example, the lycopene in tomatoes may lower your risk of developing heart disease. Find out the 10 red foods that nutritionists say pack a powerful

Never hesitate to ask restaurants to substitute! Ask to replace fries with a salad or vegetable. If they refuse, request that high-fat foods be left off your plate. Next time, make reservations elsewhere.Even folks who eat healthy meals at home

Making positive and lasting changes in your life that will affect your health takes time thinking about the "m" word - motivation. But that's not all.Believing that you can leap barriers and achieve your goals-also is the ticket to success.

Waffles with Blueberry SauceBy Dana JacobiWhen summer brings leisurely vacation mornings and the possibility of fresh blueberries, waffles make a perfect start to the day. They take a bit longer than pancakes do, but only a golden waffle provides that

Some nutritionists and health experts will say that if it isn't found in nature, you shouldn't eat it. That's not a bad rule, when you think about it. Some of the most popular products on supermarket shelves these days are

Summer's here in full force, and the fish are jumpin', as the old saying goes. High in protein but low in unhealthy fats, fish can play an important role in any healthy eating plan. And nearly everybody knows that certain

Just in time for bathing suit season: a leaner, meaner watermelon that boasts all the refreshing flavor and good-for-you nutrients of many conventional varieties, but contains more than 50 percent less sugar. The watermelons could start showing up in produce

Santa Fe Chilled Nectarine SoupWhen is a peach not a peach? When it's a nectarine.Commonly showcased beside peaches, nectarines are a similar, but yet different fruit. And how do you tell them apart? Like a young teenager, the nectarine has

Knowledge isn't the only thing kids will pick up once they leave home for the first time to attend college.The "Freshman 15" -- the supposedly unavoidable 15 pounds that students gain during their first year of college -- is not

Pan-Sautéed Tilapia with Gingered VegetablesBy Dana JacobiWith the price of fresh fish getting higher and the time I want to spend on preparing it getting shorter, I often turn for inspiration to dishes I used to make when I was

When you exercise, do you take a break in the middle of your workout? You may want to think about it.In fact, taking a breather could help your body get rid of more fat than if you exercised without stopping.

The national fondness sweeps over the land about this time of year when the weather is a scorcher. You just can't resist the sweet taste of vanilla, chocolate, or - gasp! - Rocky Road!Americans eat about 23 quarts of ice

Think pumping iron is off limits if you, or a loved one, has heart problems? Not true, doctors now say.In fact, they suggest that supervised weightlifting can enhance muscle strength, endurance, independence and quality of life while reducing disabilities in

For many of today's women, life resembles a constant juggling of plates, as they jump from getting the kids ready to school to working their own jobs, then tackling dinner and housework.Is that fatigue starting to catch up with you?

Firing up your imagination means you can find plenty of places other than on the treadmill or in the neighborhood park, to get in 30 minutes of walking to help you stay fit. Besides, a change of scenery may do

Blueberry and Red Onion CompoteBy Dana Jacobi My grandmother made fruit compote by soaking dried apricots, figs and dried plums in apple juice and cooking them until the fruit was spoon-tender. So when chefs started making savory onion compotes to

By Karen Collins, RD, CDNQ: Is exercise or diet the answer to get rid of flab around the waist?A: "Flab" from sagging, untoned muscles means you need exercise to strengthen those muscles. Various kinds of crunches - the improved version

Monday is a great day to start penciling time to exercise on your calendar and treating it just as you would any other major appointment.Look at your schedule to see where you may squeeze in exercise. Perhaps weekday mornings before