Chocolate Myths and Facts

Chocolate Myths and Facts It’s the biggest day of the year for chocolate. How much do you really know about the treat kids will be demanding at your door tonight? Take Quiz ›   • The History of Chocolate in Photos   • Ghoulishly Healthy Halloween Snacks   • 48 To-Die-For Chocolate Recipes   Featured Fast-Food Breakfasts     Find out which drive-through breakfast choices are best -- and which are the worst. View Slideshow › 5 Great Spices You're Not Using Tips for using exotic flavors in your everyday recipes. Read Article › Slimmed-Down Soups These soup recipes are hearty enough to call dinner, but light on calories. Read Article › Fattening Fall Foods Indulge lightly on your seasonal favorites. They could spell danger for your diet. View Slideshow ›

Is Your Diet Aging You?

Is Your Diet Aging You? Foods loaded with fat, sugar, and salt aren’t just bad for your waistline -- they can make you look older, too. What to eat instead. Read Article ›   • Foods for Healthy, Supple Skin   • What to Eat in Your 50s and Beyond   • Myths and Facts About Omega-3s   Featured Foods for the Flu     These 10 foods won’t cure you, but they may make you feel better. View Slideshow › What a Nutritionist Eats Is it all healthy all the time? Take a peek at her food journal. Read Blog › 13 Ways to Eat More Greens These leafy green recipes are as tasty as they are good for you. View Slideshow › The Truth About Water Do you really need 8 glasses a day? Is it possible to drink too much? Take Quiz ›

Busted: Popular Diet Myths High-fructose corn syrup should be avoided at all costs, right? Maybe not. We expose some commonly held diet myths. View Slideshow ›   • 9 Foods to Help You Lose Weight   • The Skinny on Whole Grains   • Give the Mediterranean Diet a Try The Best Diet for Your Heart The DASH diet was created to lower high blood pressure, but could help you lower cholesterol and lose weight as well. View Slideshow ›   • 10 Food Swaps for Heart-Wise Dining   • Best and Worst Meals for Diabetes   • Mediterranean Diet: Tips to Get Started Keep Tabs on the Foods You're Eating Forget fad diets and strict eating regimens. Create a healthy eating and exercise plan you can live with. Get Started ›   • Blueberries, Red Grapes May Boost Immunity   • Easy Ways to Practice Portion Control   • Dietitians' Top 10 Diet Tips   Featured Eat More, Weigh Less     Adding these fat-busting foods to your diet may speed weight loss. View Slideshow › 3 Ways to Cook Wild Rice The grain is easy to prepare and packed with goodness. Read Article › Fattening Foods of Fall These 14 decadent goodies can throw your healthy eating plan off track. View Slideshow › Digestive Problems and Diet A special diet may help curb symptoms of some GI disorders. What to eat and avoid. Read Article ›

food poisoning dangers

20 Food Poisoning Dangers What foods pose the biggest risk? And how can you cut your chances of getting a foodborne illness? View Slideshow ›   • Get the Facts About Salmonella   • 16 Tips to Prevent Food Poisoning   • What Do You Know About Listeria?   Featured 10 Quick Breakfast Ideas     These easy, nutritious breakfasts come together in 5 minutes or less. View Slideshow › Glorious Whole Grains The skinny on delicious, healthy whole grains, from barley to quinoa. View Slideshow › How to Cook a Pumpkin Get tips for turning Halloween’s favorite veggie into dinner or dessert. Read Blog › 25 Skinny Snacks You’d never believe these tasty treats have 100 calories or less. View Slideshow ›

restaurant eats

Gut-Busting Restaurant Eats See which vegetarian entree has more than 1,000 calories and which decadent pasta has more fat than a half-dozen glazed doughnuts. View Slideshow ›   • Worst Appetizers for Your Waistline   • Best and Worst Fast-Food Breakfasts   • The Sweet Truth About Ice Cream   Featured Healthy Cooking Tips     Marinate, steam, and grill your way to a healthy, delicious meal. Read Article › The Truth About Food Cravings Tips for indulging in the foods you crave without going overboard. View Slideshow › Drink Your Veggies Green juices can be super-healthy if you know what to look for. Read Blog › Heartburn Trigger Foods Learn what not to eat, plus personalized tips to ease painful reflux. Get Started ›

The Truth About Coffee Your daily joe... is it good or bad for your health? Learn about the pros and cons of drinking coffee. Take Quiz ›   • Which Juices Are the Healthiest?   • Best and Worst Drinks for Weight Loss   • Health Benefits of Green Tea   Featured What to Buy Organic     Which foods are worth the extra expense to buy organic, and which aren't? View Slideshow › Did Mom Get It Wrong? When it comes to healthy eating, mom's advice might be more myth than fact. Read Article › Tips for Going Vegetarian Here’s how to cut meat out of your diet and still feel satisfied. View Slideshow › 15 Food Tips for Heartburn How you eat something might matter as much as what you're eating. Read Article ›

food allergies

All About Food Allergies Can you develop a food allergy as an adult? What is anaphylaxis? What should you do if someone is having an allergic reaction? View Slideshow ›   • Food Allergies and Your Skin   • Food Substitutes for Peanut or Nut Allergy   • Food Allergy, or Something Else?   Featured 24 Heart-Saving Foods     Red wine, EVOO, oranges, and 21 more heart-healthy foods. View Slideshow › Arsenic in Rice Though the levels are low, could it have long-term health consequences? Read Article › How to Eat More Fruit Sneak in extra servings in smoothies, parfaits, baked goods, and salads. Read Blog › Throwing Dinner Together Can’t make it to the store? Tips for cooking with what you have on hand. Read Article ›