Diet & Nutrition

The Truth Behind Food Expiration Dates

Sep 1st, 2010 | By admin | Category: Diet & Nutrition, Featured

With egg, meat, and other recalls so much in the news lately, knowing how long the food in your refrigerator and pantry is good for will not only save you money but also keep you healthy.



Mediterranean Diet Key: Olive Oil

Apr 20th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Diet & Nutrition, Weight Loss

A new study suggests that the heart-healthy benefits of eating the so-called Mediterranean diet may have a lot to do with one element of it: olive oil.



Breast Cancer Risk May Be Cut By Multivitamin Use

Apr 19th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Diet & Nutrition, Featured

Researchers in Puerto Rico claim that multivitamin use may cut a woman’s risk of getting breast cancer by 31%.



Brain Health Diet Lowers Alzheimer’s Risk

Apr 13th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Diet & Nutrition, Featured

Researchers on Monday unveiled a new study that finds a proper diet can help to lower your risk of contracting Alzheimer’s by 40%.



Study Finds Kids Across The Globe Too Sedentary

Mar 31st, 2010 | By admin | Category: Diet & Nutrition, Exercise, Featured

A new study finds that American children aren’t the only couch potatoes out there.



Are Vitamin and Mineral Supplements Enough?

Mar 29th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Diet & Nutrition, Featured

When it comes to getting your daily requirement of vitamins and minerals, don’t rely too heavily on pills.



Study: Providing Caloric Info Helps Restaurant Patrons Cut Calories

Jan 28th, 2010 | By admin | Category: Diet & Nutrition, Featured

A new study out of Ohio State University supports a push for restaurants to begin providing caloric information on the dishes they serve.



Burpee To Launch Resolution Gardens

Dec 15th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Diet & Nutrition, Featured, Stress Management, Weight Loss

Give your New Year’s resolutions a jump start this year with a gardening assist.



Eating Soy Associated With Lower Risk of Death, Breast Cancer

Dec 9th, 2009 | By admin | Category: Diet & Nutrition, Featured

A study recently published in the JAMA has found that a higher intake of soy leads to a lower risk of death and a lower recurrence of breast cancer among breast cancer survivors.



Artificial Sweetner May Help Lower Blood Pressure, Cholesterol

Nov 21st, 2009 | By admin | Category: Diet & Nutrition, Featured, Weight Loss

Oligofructose isn’t just for dieting anymore.