U.S. News & World Report recently evaluated 32 of the most popular diets and, with input from a panel of health experts, identified the best.
Vitamin Supplements: Do You Believe in Magic?
August 9, 2013 | by
The Atlantic recently published an excerpt from Dr. Paul Offit’s book Do You Believe in Magic?: The Sense and Nonsense of Alternative Medicine, which takes a closer look at the vitamin supplement industry and the harm it is inflicting [1].
9 Tips to Survive the Summer BBQ
July 3, 2013 | by
In the United States, the 4th of July holiday is all about family, friends, fireworks and food. Lot’s of food. Indeed, nothing says summer holidays like a good old-fashioned BBQ. Here are some tips for how to grill safely and eat healthy this summer.
USDA Replaces School Junk Food with “Smart Snacks”
June 27, 2013 | by
Federal officials finalized new regulations on snacks sold in U.S. schools this week, requiring lower limits on the amount of fat, calories, sugar and salt [1]. The USDA’s “Smart Snacks in School” nutrition standards balances science-based nutrition guidelines with practical and flexible solutions to promote healthier eating during the school day.
Eating More Fiber May Lower Risk of Stroke
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