Nutrition & Dieting Articles

Don't assume that calories are the only important factor for weight loss are. The quality of the calories are more important, especially those calories in nutrient dense foods.

Losing weight would be a lot easier if we could just find ways to control our addictions to carbohydrates. One doctor has found a way to break carb cravings in just seven days.

Most Americans know Ben Franklin's famous saying "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." In Ben Franklin's time, of course, that just fewer bloodleetings and applications of leeches. Does the saying hold true in the twenty-first century?

Daily life in Korea would be unimagineable without kimchi, the spicy fermented cabbage dish that is served with every meal. Kimchi is so nutritious it does not have to be served just as a side dish, but can be used as the basis of the entire meal.

The modern diet is very rich in simple sugars that come not only in the form of sweets and sugary drinks but also as additives to a variety of other foods. Should you be reducing your intake? And how?

For generations, most of us have been told that "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day". Is this really true? And if it is, why?

Many social drinkers are looking for an alcoholic beverage they can enjoy drinking without getting drunk. American and European beverage makers have greatly expanded their offering for this upscale, health-conscious market.

Weight management experts recommend using a low calorie, high protein diet for losing and maintaining a healthy weight. Doctors warn, however, that this may be effective for a few months, but may have long-term side-effects.

Would your kids enjoy pottering about in the kitchen? They may just be ready to do a whole lot more than you think.

Are you dealing with job loss, have you recently become a one-income family, or are you just trying to save up? A little creativity goes a long way.