An easy way to drop 10 pounds by next year? Cut out all sugar-laden drinks and replace them with water. A new study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that people who switched to zero-calorie drinks lost four or five pounds in six months. In addition to experiencing weight loss ... Read more

America is a nation that loves to BBQ. Here’s the bad news and the good news. Charred beef, chicken, pork and fish contain two things that tend to do damage to your body: heterocyclic amines (HCAs) and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). HCAs form when the amino acids found in the meat’s p ... Read more

Feeling irritable? Steer clear of the cookie and baked goods aisle. A new study in the journal PLoS One suggests that the artery-clogging fat could be mucking up your mood too. Researchers found that, compared to people who ate the least trans fat, regular consumers of the stuff displayed more ... Read more

Want to get a youthful glow, without a suntan or facial? Just eat your veggies. Research shows that chemical compounds known as carotenoids, which give fruit and vegetables their color, can color your skin as well. Research in the journal PLoS ONE found that the more produce people ate, the mor ... Read more

Looking for a fast and filling breakfast that isn’t loaded with sugar? Warm up with a satisfying bowl of our Every-Morning Oatmeal. Unlike most instant breakfast cereals, our recipe is sweetened without sugar. Instead, we flavor our dish with raisins, bananas and apple juice. Not only does it put y ... Read more