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How to Set Winning Health Goals
With New Year's resolution season just around the corner, it's time to start thinking about goals for the new year. Why not make them health goals?
Nutritious Fall Produce
As the seasons change, you may notice that some summer produce — like tomatoes, which stick around in stores all year — loses much of its flavor. But the sweet and savory flavors of fall favorites are just getting started.
5 Tips for Healthy Eating at the Fair
Amid the bright colors, dizzying rides and fried-food frenzy that is the county fair, even the most steadfast healthy eater may be tempted to overindulge. But you can indulge without going overboard.
How to Understand Food Labels
We see nutrition labels every day on nearly everything we eat. But what good are they if we don’t understand what we’re actually eating? Here are some ways to decode the label and some of the ingredients we often see.
Get to Know the Gluten-Free Diet
The gluten-free diet, once only known to a group of gluten-sensitive people, has gained a lot of public attention recently. As of September, the gluten-free food market had recorded $8.8 billion in sales in 2014, says Mintel, a global market research firm.
5 Common Football Injuries
When football season begins, emergency room visits for sports injuries increase. That's because about 3.5 million kids and adolescents younger than 14 are injured playing sports every year.
Back-to-School Health
Parents around the country are gearing up to take their kids back to school for a new year. Make sure they're healthy when the learning begins.
Getting the Nutrition Facts
Whether they claim to be an excellent source of protein, low in sodium or high in fiber, all food products that highlight specific nutrients on the label must meet requirements set by the US Food and Drug Administration.
What You Should Know About Mercury and Fish
Fish can be a very healthy food and provide a high-quality source of dietary protein. However, some fish can also serve up a portion of a dangerous substance.
Eating the Rainbow of June Produce
June brings the official start of summer, and with it, a whole new spread of in-season fruits and veggies with unique health benefits.