The World Health Organization says that “Overweight and obesity are defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. A crude population measure of obesity is the body mass index (BMI), a person’s weight (in kilograms)... 

February is American Heart Month. You may not think you have to worry about your heart until you’re older, but in fact, the healthy things you do now can help prevent serious heart conditions later. One such healthy habit is to eat foods that help... 

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Nut butters are good for more than just sandwiches. As a source of healthy fats and plant-based protein, nut butters can be a nutritional powerhouse. Whether you prefer classic peanut butter or one of the healthy peanut butter alternatives , here are... 

Tobacco, alcohol … and sugar? A new commentary published in Nature argues that just as the first two substances are regulated in various ways by government authorities, so should be sugar. While acknowledging that food, unlike alcohol and tobacco,... 

Happy Year of the Dragon! There are many healthy Chinese New Year foods to choose from if you’re celebrating the traditional way. But if all the holiday’s celebrations have you craving some not-so-traditional Chinese takeout , don’t... 

When you’re trying to shed pounds, it’s important to steer clear of the quick fixes and focus instead on healthy weight loss strategies. It’s not always easy to decide which diet tips you should follow, though, so we’ve rounded... 

Maybe you buy iodized salt, but that’s probably the only thought you give to iodine in your diet. Actually, iodine deficiency is a huge problem across the globe, and not getting enough in utero or during early development is the leading cause of... 

Don’t save cleaning your cabinets until springtime! To meet your weight-loss and healthy-eating goals for 2012, take some time right now to organize your kitchen and feng shui your fridge. These tips will certainly help you upgrade your eating... 

What better time than the present to assess your diet and start making some healthy changes? Choosing to eat a cleaner diet can give you more energy, strengthen your immune system, and even help shed those pesky holiday pounds. Here are a handful of...