6 Healthy Fish to Eat and 6 to Avoid

You probably already know that you’re supposed to be eating fish twice a week. Fish are a lean, healthy source of protein—and the oily kinds, such as salmon, tuna, and sardines—deliver those heart- and brain-healthy omega-3 fats that you should also be getting in… read more >

6 Foods That Help Protect Your Skin

Even though we don’t get as much sun in the fall and winter months, wearing sunscreen is still important. But did you know that certain foods also shield your skin from the sun—and the damage it wreaks on your skin? It’s true (though that… read more >

10 Everyday Superfoods

We love that “superfoods” are multitaskers–delicious foods brimming with various disease-fighting nutrients, without providing too many calories. What we dislike about some foods deemed “super” is that they’re exotic (ahem, the goji berry) or something that you’d only have once in a while–like, say,… read more >

4 Nutrients You Might Not Be Getting Enough Of

When the USDA came out with its dietary guidelines for Americans, it also published information on the so-called “shortfall nutrients” that Americans are not getting enough of. Are you getting enough of these four important nutrients? Here’s what they are and how to get… read more >

6 Convincing Reasons to Keep Carbs in Your Diet

Many people avoid eating carbs. The reasoning? “They make you fat.” Thanks to Atkins and other fad diets, you may be tempted to skip carbs as part of your weight-loss plan. Of course, if eaten in unnecessarily large quantities, carbohydrates could contribute to weight… read more >