Healthy Diet For Your Eyesight Jun 14 09:07am More than 13 million people in the U.S. suffer from macular degeneration, and about half of all Americans over the age of 80 have cataracts. From a nutritional standpoint, a large-scale research project conducted by the National Eye Institute has... Read more

Think Japanese for Healthy Appetizers Jun 13 04:24am You'll find a wide array of healthy nibbles at your local Japanese restaurant -- wash them down with antioxidant-packed green tea and you're golden. Here are my top picks in appetizers. Go for edamame - and request nude or ‘lightly... Read more

Best Bets in Sushi Jun 07 08:59pm Although fish can be an incredibly healthy addition to your diet, there are a few species that contain unsafe levels of mercury and other contaminants like PCBs and should be avoided. As a general rule, avoid regularly eating any type of tuna, shark,... Read more

BBQ Health Makeover Jun 04 05:20am Load your plate with the typical high-fat BBQ fare - cheeseburger, one beef/pork sausage, large scoop macaroni salad, handful of chips, 16-oz glass of lemonade and apple pie a la mode -  and your body gets hit with 2,260 calories, 126 grams of fat,... Read more

4 Restaurant Slimming Tips May 13 08:45pm Dining out can be quite the challenge when you’re looking to knock off a few pounds or simply eat healthy. Here are four slimming tips you can use at your next restaurant outing: 1) Think small : Restaurant portions are often gigantic. Scale back... Read more

Yes, You Can Have Chocolate! Apr 19 08:20am It’s true. There’s room for chocolate in any healthy diet, not only because new research indicates that it’s actually good for you thanks to disease-fighting flavanols in the darker varieties, but also because it tastes good and you love it.  ... Read more

Lose 10 Pounds in Six Weeks Apr 09 10:05pm Here are five simple food swaps that can help you lose more than 10 pounds in the next six weeks.  1. Stick to one serving of cereal. For most people, a typical pour of breakfast cereal is equal to two servings. If you're trying to lose weight,... Read more

Pot Bellies May Lead to Dementia Apr 05 05:11am People with larger stomachs in their 40s are more likely to have dementia when they reach their 70s, according to a study published in the March 26, 2008, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Previous... Read more

Should You Take Vitamins? Apr 03 09:54am In the perfect world, everyone would get the nutrients they need by eating a well-balanced, healthy diet. But because many people have poor/finicky eating habits, allergies and medical conditions, that’s not always the case. Here’s my opinion on... Read more

Simple Ways to Suppress Your Appetite Mar 28 09:26am Check out these practical, everyday ways to keep your appetite under control: Get  Enough ZZZZZ Sleep deprivation causes an imbalance in certain hormones, including ghrelin (which increases appetite) and leptin (which decreases appetite). When we... Read more