Food & Lifestyle

Food & Lifestyle should go hand in hand. Learn about the health benefits of all types of foods and how you can create a nutritious diet a part of your daily lifestyle.

Featured Article |  How Nutrition Works

Ever wonder whether or not you're eating right? Balancing carb and protein intake, drinking enough water and finding out what supplements you may need are important elements to leading a healthy lifestyle. Learn how nutrition works. See more »

What's better to buy, organic eggs or cage-free eggs?

What's better to buy, organic eggs or cage-free eggs?

The ads say that eggs are incredible and that they're nature's most perfect food. But conscientious shoppers take note: Some eggs aren't all they're cracked up to be. What type should be on your grocery list?

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Which holiday food is the worst for my body and why?

Which holiday food is the worst for my body and why?

Every fall, dieters, amateur nutritionists and healthy eaters everywhere start putting together a battle plan for surviving the holiday onslaught of great-tasting but bad-for-you foods. Have you come up with your plan yet?

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Why do we binge eat during the holidays?

Why do we binge eat during the holidays?

As you sit post-holiday meal, slumped in your chair all bloated and listless, the only words running through your head are, "Why did I eat so much?" But food comas are just another in the long list of holiday traditions.

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45 Common Foods and the Number of Calories They Contain

45 Common Foods and the Number of Calories They Contain

Losing weight basically comes down to using more calories than you consume. Learn about the number of calories in 45 common foods in this article, including apples, carrots, and ice cream.

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Calories and Fat in 36 Fast Foods

Calories and Fat in 36 Fast Foods

Many fast foods contain nearly all of a person's daily fat and calorie requirements. Learn the calories and fat in 36 fast foods, including the Baconator and a Double Whopper with cheese.

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Carbohydrate Basics

Carbohydrate Basics

Do you think carbohydrates are sometimes the enemy? Well, the fact is that we can't live without carbohydrates. You can have your carbs, maintain good health, and control your weight, too. Learn more about the importance of carbohydrates.

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Fiber Facts

Fiber Facts

Getting enough daily fiber is important for good health. How much fiber do adults need? What does fiber do? Find fascinating fiber facts and tips on how to get more fiber in your diet in this article.

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Food Label Terms Defined

Food Label Terms Defined

Food label terms can be confusing and vague. Don't be mislead by false advertising. See a glossary of food label claims and learn what food labels are really saying.

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Health Benefits of Olive Oil

Health Benefits of Olive Oil

Think anything that tastes good can't be good for you? Try adding olive oil to your diet. Learn how this delicacy affects your body and the specific ways it can improve your health.

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Health Benefits of Vinegar

Health Benefits of Vinegar

There's more to vinegar's tangy flavor than meets the taste buds. Read all about this deliciously sour condiment and find out how to reap the health benefits it offers by adding it to your diet.

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