http://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Healthy_EatingFind stories, videos, and photos about Healthy Eating from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Thu, 26 Nov 2009 02:56:20 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/1.0/logo/cnn.logo.rss.gifhttp://topics.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Healthy_Eating14433Find stories, videos, and photos about Healthy Eating from CNN.com.http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/11/11/moh.cookinglight.cardio.foods/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/11/11/moh.cookinglight.cardio.foods/index.html#cnnSTCTextEveryone needs carbohydrates, the body's preferred energy source. If you get regular cardiovascular exercise or train for an endurance sport, you need more daily carbs to fuel your workouts and replenish your energy stores.Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:43:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/10/08/healthy.snacks.dorm.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/10/08/healthy.snacks.dorm.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhat are some healthy snack choices that college students can store in their dorm room?Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:05:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/09/08/food.for.thought/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/09/08/food.for.thought/index.html#cnnSTCTextAmerica's relationship to food and health has certainly changed in the 20 years since Cooking Light debuted. Some of those changes may seem discouraging: Rates of obesity and diabetes have risen, food-borne illnesses frequently make headlines, and more people eat meals -- often fast food -- away from home than ever before.Tue, 08 Sep 2009 17:47:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/09/01/post.work.out.meals/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/09/01/post.work.out.meals/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhat you eat after a workout matters!Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:24:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/08/28/fruit.weightloss.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/08/28/fruit.weightloss.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTextCan eating too much fruit keep me from losing weight? Am I consuming too much sugar?Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:43:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/08/26/freshman.15.weight/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/08/26/freshman.15.weight/index.html#cnnSTCTextSo many first-year college students gain unwanted pounds that the so-called Freshman 15 is the subject of a new MTV reality show. (They're auditioning now.)Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:24:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/08/25/aha.sugar.added/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/08/25/aha.sugar.added/index.html#cnnSTCTextIf you're like most Americans, you will consume 22 teaspoons, or 355 calories, of added sugar today. Now, the American Heart Association would like you to cut back dramatically.Tue, 25 Aug 2009 14:27:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/07/09/caloric.restriction.monkeys/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/07/09/caloric.restriction.monkeys/index.html#cnnSTCTextCutting daily calorie intake by 30 percent may put the brakes on the aging process, have beneficial effects on the brain, and result in a longer life span, according to a new 20-year study of monkeys published in the journal Science.Thu, 09 Jul 2009 22:04:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/diet.fitness/07/06/heart.healthy.dining/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/diet.fitness/07/06/heart.healthy.dining/index.html#cnnSTCTextAmericans talk a good game about wanting to eat well. More than 75 percent claim they want to see more healthy options on restaurant menus. But when it comes time to order, only about half say they actually make nutritious choices, according to a recent survey.Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:19:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/06/26/oatmeal.benefits.reheating.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/06/26/oatmeal.benefits.reheating.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTextI recently learned that my total cholesterol and triglycerides are very high, and my doctor recommended oatmeal, which I do not like. I did find a way to make it palatable, though. It's such a pain to make it every day. My question is this: If I make a large batch of it at once, will it lose its benefits by reheating? And what about instant oatmeal? Are the benefits the same?Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:36:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/06/12/diet.repeating.foods.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/06/12/diet.repeating.foods.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTextIs it OK to eat the same thing over and over, day after day? As an example - eating grilled chicken, green beans, and rice, whites of eggs, and berries. Are there any significant health risks to such monatany?Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:27:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/05/28/nutritious.meals.busy/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/05/28/nutritious.meals.busy/index.html#cnnSTCTextI am a single woman who works full time and goes to school part time. How do I prepare nutritious meals when I barely have time to go through an unhealthy drive-thru joint? Any suggestions on what kinds of foods are good for packing in the a.m. and then eating later? I would love to start cooking for myself, but it just seems like such a waste if it's only me that's eating. Thanks!Mon, 08 Jun 2009 19:14:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/05/08/mothers.day.gifts/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/05/08/mothers.day.gifts/index.html#cnnSTCTextThis Mother's Day, skip the flowers and forget the chocolate (unless it's dark)! Give your mom something she really needs -- the gift of good health.Mon, 18 May 2009 16:21:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/05/05/more.for.your.calories/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/05/05/more.for.your.calories/index.html#cnnSTCTextIn 2005, the government's revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans introduced the term "nutrient density," which sounds complicated but simply refers to how much nutrition a food provides.Tue, 05 May 2009 14:41:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/04/17/potatoes.starch.glycemic.index.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/04/17/potatoes.starch.glycemic.index.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTextI love baked potatoes but because of the starch, I don't eat them often. Do you have a list of starches to avoid and which are beneficial in the daily diet?Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:44:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/14/cl.whole.grains/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/14/cl.whole.grains/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhole grains are in the midst of a renaissance. Since their 1970s heyday, the findings from scientific research have expanded on these fiber-rich foods' abilities to help protect against heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Such results led the government to urge us all, in its 2005 dietary guidelines, to eat at least three servings of whole grains daily.Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:13:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/08/cl.body.boosters/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/08/cl.body.boosters/index.html#cnnSTCTextFor many, springtime means revamping exercise regimens, improving appearance, reading more books, taking on a new hobby, and improving dietary habits.Wed, 08 Apr 2009 13:22:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/01/healthy.snacks.on.the.go/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/04/01/healthy.snacks.on.the.go/index.html#cnnSTCTextMake smart food choices in an airport, at a rest stop and from a vending machine.Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:41:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/02/09/irpt.6pack.diet/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/02/09/irpt.6pack.diet/index.html#cnnSTCTextEvery day, Jason Dinant chows down 16 hard-boiled egg whites, one and a quarter pound of meat and four cups of vegetables, sprinkled with an occasional carbohydrate.Tue, 31 Mar 2009 19:47:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/01/23/diabetic.snacks.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/expert.q.a/01/23/diabetic.snacks.jampolis/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhat are good snacks for diabetics to eat during the day?Fri, 23 Jan 2009 15:20:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/01/14/cl.nine.nutrition.essentials/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/01/14/cl.nine.nutrition.essentials/index.html#cnnSTCTextYou have access to more nutrition information than ever -- from magazines like Cooking Light to the Internet, newspapers, and television. When you add to that the hype about fad diets, the resulting information overload creates more confusion than clarity.Wed, 14 Jan 2009 16:16:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/01/01/tips.health.trainers/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/01/01/tips.health.trainers/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe mirror doesn't lie. Those buttery cookies and slices of ham from the holidays are showing up in the wrong places on your body.Thu, 01 Jan 2009 16:42:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/12/29/healthiest.diets/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/12/29/healthiest.diets/index.html#cnnSTCTextIf losing weight is at the top of your resolution list, you're not alone. An estimated 80 million Americans go on diets every year, spending more than $30 billion annually on programs and products.Mon, 29 Dec 2008 14:16:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/12/23/cl.stay.healthy.nutrition/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/12/23/cl.stay.healthy.nutrition/index.html#cnnSTCTextIt's no secret that cold and flu season peaks in winter. And if you're looking for ways to stay well, one priority, say experts, is simple: Follow a wholesome diet, just as you should any time of year. But that can be a tall order during the busy holiday season, when hectic social schedules and family commitments often interfere with regular meals.Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:07:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/12/11/sugar.free.school/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/12/11/sugar.free.school/index.html#cnnSTCTextThe children in the cafeteria drink low-fat milk, shovel corn kernels on their sporks and munch on tuna sandwiches on wheat.Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:00:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/12/09/healthmag.celebrity.diet.tricks/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/12/09/healthmag.celebrity.diet.tricks/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhen you see photos of Cameron Diaz's slim silhouette or Jessica Alba's flat post-pregnancy tummy, you probably wonder just how Hollywood stars stay so lean or snap back into shape so quickly. While many swear their svelte bods come from eating right and exercising round the clock, the truth is that some celebs may go to strange and interesting lengths to get or stay pin thin. Here, the skinny on exactly what the big names do to get red-carpet ready -- from the healthy strategies you'll want to steal to the just plain wacky ideas you'll want to avoid.Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:09:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/dailydose/11/19/DD.red.meat.metabolic.syndrome/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/dailydose/11/19/DD.red.meat.metabolic.syndrome/index.html#cnnSTCTextA study says eating too much red meat can increase your chance of getting conditions that lead to heart disease and diabetes. Middle-aged people who ate at least two servings of meat per day increased their risk of metabolic syndrome by 26 percent. The research was published in the January 22, 2008, issue of Circulation.Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:51:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/dailydose/11/25/meat.metabolic.syndrome/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/dailydose/11/25/meat.metabolic.syndrome/index.html#cnnSTCTextA study says eating too much red meat can increase your chance of getting conditions that lead to heart disease and diabetes. Middle-aged people who ate at least two servings of meat per day increased their risk of metabolic syndrome by 26 percent. The research was published in the January 22, 2008, issue of Circulation.Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:07:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/11/11/Healthmag.healthiest.grocery.stores/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/11/11/Healthmag.healthiest.grocery.stores/index.html#cnnSTCTextLet's face it: Your weekly (or daily!) run to the grocery store is the foundation for your good health. So it's thrilling news that the supermarket industry is on a health kick -- these days you'll most likely find organic produce and "natural" packaged foods at almost any store you go to. But which chains are outdoing themselves to deliver the freshest and healthiest foods to you? And which ones provide the best tools to help you make smart choices? We asked six prominent health experts to help us pick the top 10 healthiest grocery stores out of the nation's largest chains. Health.com: Meet our judgesTue, 11 Nov 2008 15:04:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/10/14/cl.sodium.savvy/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/10/14/cl.sodium.savvy/index.html#cnnSTCText"Enough salt already," sighed Theo Hodge on a recent evening as I added more salt to a plat de resistance I was preparing for us. Considering that he was my doctor, the scolding came as no surprise. But as a chef and food writer, I know sodium chloride salt is an important ingredient in many recipes. Both professional and home cooks equate salt with flavor.Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:07:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/07/30/cl.healthy.restaurant.food/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/07/30/cl.healthy.restaurant.food/index.html#cnnSTCTextIn the dining room's soft amber glow, dozens of patrons peruse the menu at Rock Creek restaurant in Bethesda, Maryland. From a health standpoint, making a smart choice is easy.Wed, 30 Jul 2008 13:33:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/07/18/weight.loss.sujit/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/07/18/weight.loss.sujit/index.html#cnnSTCTextSujit Bhattacharya knew he felt sluggish and had trouble putting on his socks and shoes. One day, when he tried on a pair of size 30 shorts, his wife pointed out that they fit only under his belly.Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:24:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/07/02/cl.produce.preparation/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/07/02/cl.produce.preparation/index.html#cnnSTCTextFresh fruits and vegetables are among the most nutritious foods you can choose. They're low in calories yet rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. That's why produce, along with whole grains, forms the basis of a healthful diet. What's more, the way you store, prepare, and cook these foods can magnify (or preserve) their already healthful properties.Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:17:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/06/30/cl.bringing.out.best/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/06/30/cl.bringing.out.best/index.html#cnnSTCTextFresh fruits and vegetables are among the most nutritious foods you can choose. They're low in calories yet rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. That's why produce, along with whole grains, forms the basis of a healthful diet. What's more, the way you store, prepare, and cook these foods can magnify (or preserve) their already healthful properties.Wed, 02 Jul 2008 17:15:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/04/25/hm.restaurants/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/04/25/hm.restaurants/index.html#cnnSTCTextIf you're like us, you eat out more than ever -- and, as nice as it is to not have to cook, those meals out can actually feel like work. How do you navigate the minefields of huge portions, hidden fats, and sky-high sodium levels?Mon, 28 Apr 2008 03:28:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/04/23/cl.calories/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/04/23/cl.calories/index.html#cnnSTCTextIn 2005, the government's revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans introduced the term "nutrient density," which sounds complicated but simply refers to how much nutrition a food provides. For example, a slice of 100 percent whole-grain bread is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, while a slice of regular white bread is lower in all three.Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:06:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/01/09/healthmag.bad.foods/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.fitness/01/09/healthmag.bad.foods/index.html#cnnSTCTextIf you've been avoiding burgers, ice cream, and pizza thinking you're doing your waistline a favor, don't. They can actually help you lose weight -- and keep it off, too. Here are the hidden slim-down perks of five foods that get a bad rap and the best way to add each one back into your diet.Wed, 09 Jan 2008 21:05:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/wayoflife/11/15/star.foods/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/wayoflife/11/15/star.foods/index.html#cnnSTCTextYou don't have to deprive yourself of what you love. Hollywood celebrities reveal their best tricks for how to drop pounds, conquer cravings, and have your bagel and eat it tooThu, 15 Nov 2007 13:54:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/11/14/cl.best.defense/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/11/14/cl.best.defense/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhen cold and flu season comes around, many people head to their medicine cabinets in search of relief. But a trip to the kitchen may be the smarter move.Wed, 14 Nov 2007 15:12:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/11/09/healthmag.starve/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/11/09/healthmag.starve/index.html#cnnSTCTextIt's 9 p.m. and you know just where that bag of peanut M&Ms is -- it's stashed in the pantry behind the ultravirtuous oatmeal and seriously fortified cereal. Out of sight, but not out of mind. Fri, 09 Nov 2007 15:16:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/personal/10/16/o.not.dieting/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/personal/10/16/o.not.dieting/index.html#cnnSTCTextAs a trained chef, restaurant owner, healthy-cookbook author, and confirmed food lover, I absolutely refuse to let the word diet hijack my life -- and I don't think you should, either. Smart eating is not about settling for less; it's about heaping more good stuff on your plate.Mon, 22 Oct 2007 22:16:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/10/16/cl.power.breakfast/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/10/16/cl.power.breakfast/index.html#cnnSTCTextMore than any other meal, breakfast is an investment in good health. Eating in the morning helps you stay focused and energized through busy days. Breakfast increases the likelihood of meeting recommended daily doses for essential vitamins and minerals that help prevent disease. And recent research makes the idea of a morning meal even more appetizing. A study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that individuals who eat breakfast are less likely to be overweight -- and more likely to exercise -- than non-breakfast eaters.Tue, 16 Oct 2007 13:54:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/personal/10/04/rs.bad.eating.habits/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/personal/10/04/rs.bad.eating.habits/index.html#cnnSTCTextBad habits are made to be broken. Learn these easy tricks to help you eat better every day.Mon, 08 Oct 2007 13:17:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/10/02/cl.trends.to.watch/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/10/02/cl.trends.to.watch/index.html#cnnSTCTextIf you want to know where American food traditions are headed, look back. Many of today's most healthful eating trends bear a strong resemblance to yesterday's: Nearby farms offering nutritious, peak-of-season produce; slow-cooked dinners that foster leisurely family meals; an emphasis on meatless dishes and minimally processed foods.Tue, 02 Oct 2007 14:25:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/10/01/hm.going.vegetarian/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/10/01/hm.going.vegetarian/index.html#cnnSTCTextIt's lunchtime at Café Sunflower in Atlanta, Georgia. The kitchen is humming as the chef prepares the most popular item on the menu: sesame chicken. That's not what you'd expect at a vegetarian restaurant. But the so-called chicken is actually a seasoned soy product made to taste like the real thing. "It's a treat for vegetarians who miss meat," says restaurant owner Edward Sun.Mon, 01 Oct 2007 22:57:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/08/31/cl.worldly.advice/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/08/31/cl.worldly.advice/index.html#cnnSTCTextIf you've vacationed in an international destination, you know that learning about its food is one of the best ways to become familiar with a new culture. But lately, Americans have also taken greater interest in global cuisine because of health benefits attributed to certain styles of eating. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:56:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/12/news/companies/bc.burgerking.kidsmeal.ap/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2007/09/12/news/companies/bc.burgerking.kidsmeal.ap/index.htmBurger King pledged Wednesday to offer healthier fast-food items for children under 12, with plans to sell and market flame-broiled Chicken Tenders and apples cut to resemble thick-cut french fries.Wed, 12 Sep 2007 10:36:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/personal/08/23/o.men.eat/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/personal/08/23/o.men.eat/index.html#cnnSTCTextTypically, men think about their health at one time -- during a crisis. But the problem with that wait-and-treat approach is that men are constantly responding to health emergencies rather than preventing them.Mon, 27 Aug 2007 01:52:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/08/03/cl.snacking/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/08/03/cl.snacking/index.html#cnnSTCTextWhen you snack, you can fill in nutritional gaps, boost your intake of fruits and vegetables, keep your mood on an even keel, and help with appetite and weight control. Fri, 03 Aug 2007 03:48:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/07/16/cl.heart.healthy.foods/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/07/16/cl.heart.healthy.foods/index.html#cnnSTCTextCreating custom food plans for patients isn't the hard part of Bethany Thayer's job. For the Michigan-based registered dietitian and spokesperson for the American Dietetic Association, one of the most difficult aspects of her work is helping patients interpret the often-contradictory health news they hear each day.Mon, 23 Jul 2007 08:09:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/wayoflife/07/17/rs.thin.secrets/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/wayoflife/07/17/rs.thin.secrets/index.html#cnnSTCTextHere are some secrets on how some people get thin and stay thin.Fri, 20 Jul 2007 09:16:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1644362,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1644362,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsBreast cancer survivors who ate more fruits and vegetables were not more likely to avoid a cancer recurrenceThu, 19 Jul 2007 18:05:00 EDThttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1644240,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicshttp://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1644240,00.html?xid=feed-cnn-topicsHopes that a diet low in fat and chock-full of fruits and vegetables could prevent the return of breast cancer were dashed Tuesday by a large, seven-year experiment in more than 3,000 womenWed, 18 Jul 2007 08:45:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/06/26/cl.boost.nutrition/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/06/26/cl.boost.nutrition/index.html#cnnSTCTextSlipping in healthful nutrients here and there can transform an ordinary diet into a nutritional all-star. We polled experts for tips on giving family meals nutritional oomph and good flavor.Sat, 30 Jun 2007 10:16:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/06/25/hm.vitamins/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/06/25/hm.vitamins/index.htmlIt's estimated that half of all American adults take a daily vitamin supplement. Yet, in spite of the popularity of the pills, many wonder whether they're good for our health.Mon, 25 Jun 2007 13:58:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/05/15/cl.calories/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/05/15/cl.calories/index.htmlIn 2005, the government's revised Dietary Guidelines for Americans introduced the term "nutrient density," which sounds complicated but simply refers to how much nutrition a food provides. For example, a slice of 100 percent whole-grain bread is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and fiber, while a slice of regular white bread is lower in all three.Tue, 15 May 2007 15:44:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/05/15/cl.calories.taketwo/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/05/15/cl.calories.taketwo/index.htmlDiet soda or skim milk? While a diet soda has few, if any, calories, milk has more nutrients. An 80-calorie, 8-ounce cup of fat-free milk contains nearly 30 percent of the RDA for calcium, 8 grams of high-quality protein, almost a third of the daily needs for riboflavin, about one-tenth of the needed potassium, and a bit of magnesium.Tue, 15 May 2007 15:43:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/04/30/vital.emails/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/04/30/vital.emails/index.htmlAs part of the "Vital Signs" segment on "Paula Zahn Now," CNN.com users sent in their tips, tools and methods for staying healthy. Here is a selection of their responses, some of which have been edited for clarity and length.Mon, 30 Apr 2007 15:22:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/02/12/CL.eat.smart/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/diet.fitness/02/12/CL.eat.smart/index.htmlAfter a serious health scare requiring surgery in 2004, Kathy Carlson decided she needed to make serious changes to her lifestyle.Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:50:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/01/09/gupta.10tips/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2007/HEALTH/01/09/gupta.10tips/index.htmlThe American Cancer Society estimates that more than 560,000 Americans died from cancer-related causes in 2006. Some cancers are preventable, and people can cut their risk by maintaining some positive health steps.Wed, 10 Jan 2007 02:31:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/11/16/hm.holiday.health/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/11/16/hm.holiday.health/index.htmlTurkey, stuffing and homemade dessert are usually part of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. But when food is not properly cooked and stored, you run the risk of food poisoning.Thu, 16 Nov 2006 19:22:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/11/13/hel.energy.boost/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/11/13/hel.energy.boost/index.htmlTired of being tired? Jessica Postigo was. After switching careers, going from on-the-go film producer to the more-sedentary role of screenwriter, the 36-year-old from Los Angeles began to feel lethargic. "I knew I needed to do something," she says. "I wanted my energy back."Mon, 13 Nov 2006 23:34:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/09/07/billy.interview/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/09/07/billy.interview/index.htmlA busy life can put the squeeze on healthy eating. But that doesn't have to be the case, according to Billy Strynkowski, executive chef of Cooking Light magazine. He says cooking healthy, tasty meals at home can be done in 20 minutes or less.Thu, 07 Sep 2006 19:36:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/diet.fitness/08/21/sodium.cooking.light/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/diet.fitness/08/21/sodium.cooking.light/index.htmlDoctors call it "the white-coat effect:" the natural rise in blood pressure that comes with exam-room anxiety. But a simple case of nerves couldn't explain the numbers that Roger Moeller, a 60-year-old editor and publisher in Bethlehem, Connecticut, was hearing during an annual physical.Mon, 21 Aug 2006 20:43:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/diet.fitness/07/14/fit.food/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/diet.fitness/07/14/fit.food/index.htmlChances are you're not training for the Olympics, but if you exercise regularly, take a cue from elite and professional athletes regarding how to eat to gain the most from every workout. Sports nutritionists encourage the following strategies for eating before and after exercise depending on when -- morning, noon, or after work -- you exercise.Fri, 14 Jul 2006 22:42:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/03/07/new.you.prampolla/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/03/07/new.you.prampolla/index.htmlAn air traffic controller in the Wyoming Air National Guard, Pedro Rampolla says he hopes to guide his family to better health.Tue, 07 Mar 2006 14:09:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/02/27/new.you.prampolla/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/02/27/new.you.prampolla/index.htmlAn air traffic controller in the Wyoming Air National Guard, Pedro Rampolla says he hopes to guide his family to better health.Mon, 27 Feb 2006 20:48:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/02/21/new.you.prampolla/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/02/21/new.you.prampolla/index.htmlAn air traffic controller in the Wyoming Air National Guard, Pedro Rampolla says he hopes to guide his family to better health.Tue, 21 Feb 2006 13:44:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/02/14/new.you.prampolla/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2006/HEALTH/02/14/new.you.prampolla/index.htmlAn air traffic controller in the Wyoming Air National Guard, Pedro Rampolla says he hopes to guide his family to better health.Tue, 14 Feb 2006 13:22:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/business2/business2_archive/2006/01/01/8368128/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/business2/business2_archive/2006/01/01/8368128/index.htmAnyone who's ever endured a cross-country red-eye, only to dash straight from the airport to a morning meeting, knows that the life of a road warrior can be like running a marathon in a wool suit. ... Thu, 09 Feb 2006 16:41:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2006/01/10/news/companies/food_trends/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2006/01/10/news/companies/food_trends/index.htmNow that the Atkins diet craze is dead -- the low-carb craze creator Atkins Nutritionals filed for bankruptcy in 2005 -- what'll be the next fad for food companies to jump on?Tue, 10 Jan 2006 13:26:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2005/HEALTH/11/15/profile.nutritionist.cabral/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2005/HEALTH/11/15/profile.nutritionist.cabral/index.htmlHospital food, like airline food, rarely rates rave reviews, but the cuisine at USC's University Hospital is an exception. Here, patients regularly send their compliments to the chef, which makes Fatima Cabral's day.Tue, 15 Nov 2005 20:44:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/diet.fitness/11/19/south.beach/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/diet.fitness/11/19/south.beach/index.htmlA new eating-by-numbers method has arrived on the diet scene, and it's not Weight Watchers.Fri, 19 Nov 2004 20:44:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/09/30/news/fortune500/general_mills/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/09/30/news/fortune500/general_mills/index.htmGeneral Mills announced plans Thursday to start using healthier whole grains in all of its ready-to-eat cereals, including children's cereals such as Trix, Cocoa Puffs and Lucky Charms.Thu, 30 Sep 2004 10:49:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/09/27/news/fortune500/kraft_southbeach/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/09/27/news/fortune500/kraft_southbeach/index.htmKraft Foods is about to get the seal of approval from the South Beach diet on some of its products, including Kraft cheese, Philadelphia Cream Cheese, Cool Whip and Planters peanuts, according to a published report.Mon, 27 Sep 2004 10:56:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/2004/08/09/news/fortune500/white_bread/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/2004/08/09/news/fortune500/white_bread/index.htmA new flour is about to be unveiled that its creators say will allow bakers to make bread with the taste and appearance of more popular white bread, but with the improved nutritional benefits of whole wheat breads.Mon, 09 Aug 2004 12:05:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2004/08/09/377886/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2004/08/09/377886/index.htmThe room is white--pristinely white. We're inside the sensory panel room at Wendy's headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, where employees of the $7.3 billion fast-food giant get to taste-test new products ...Mon, 09 Aug 2004 04:01:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/diet.fitness/06/16/carbohydrate.overview/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/diet.fitness/06/16/carbohydrate.overview/index.htmlThe latest diet dictionary spells evil "C-A-R-B."Wed, 16 Jun 2004 13:25:00 EDThttp://www.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/diet.fitness/02/02/sprj.nyr.resolutions/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/diet.fitness/02/02/sprj.nyr.resolutions/index.htmlLose weight. Exercise every day. Eat fruits and vegetables. If you're like many Americans, health goals topped your New Year's resolutions. But a month into 2004, how many are sticking to their resolutions?Mon, 02 Feb 2004 15:20:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/01/12/sprj.nyr.pkirkbride.journal/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/01/12/sprj.nyr.pkirkbride.journal/index.htmlDuring the eight weeks of the New You Resolution program, participants are keeping a journal. Experts recommend journal-keeping in helping to set goals and implement action for change. Below are excerpts from participant Pam Kirkbride's journal from the past week, with the most current at the top.Mon, 12 Jan 2004 19:11:00 ESThttp://www.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/diet.fitness/01/01/foods.2004/index.htmlhttp://www.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/diet.fitness/01/01/foods.2004/index.htmlInstead of making a New Year's resolution for a diet overhaul, how about making some simple eating choices that improve health in the long run?Thu, 01 Jan 2004 13:10:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2003/02/03/336436/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2003/02/03/336436/index.htmAnd how is the food at the Calhoun School in Manhattan this year, now that Chef Bobo is in charge? Mon, 03 Feb 2003 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2003/02/03/336442/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2003/02/03/336442/index.htmOn August 3, 2000, the parody newspaper The Onion ran a joke article under the headline HERSHEY'S ORDERED TO PAY OBESE AMERICANS $135 BILLION. The hypothesized class-action lawsuit said that Hershe...Mon, 03 Feb 2003 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2000/05/15/279745/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/2000/05/15/279745/index.htmStress is a popular topic. So's prostate cancer. But the thing most of my patients want to talk about is diet. They've all got friends who've lost 20 pounds in two weeks on a steak and bacon-and-eg...Mon, 15 May 2000 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1998/09/28/248704/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1998/09/28/248704/index.htmA few months before Charles "Chad" Holliday was installed as Du Pont's CEO last January, he spearheaded a bold stroke: his company's $1.5 billion acquisition of an obscure Ralston Purina unit calle...Mon, 28 Sep 1998 04:01:00 EDThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1996/11/01/204034/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1996/11/01/204034/index.htmRemember when "sugar" was a grrreat word to have on a food label? Not anymore. These days, labels entice you with the promise of diet-conscious, healthy eating. 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They may cash in, but only if consumers greet fat-free bolo...Mon, 20 Feb 1995 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1992/12/01/87661/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/moneymag_archive/1992/12/01/87661/index.htmSteer your cart down the immaculate aisles of Fresh Fields' new 30,000-square- foot market in Alexandria, Va. for the first time and, while everything looks familiar, you sense the landscape is sub...Tue, 01 Dec 1992 05:01:00 ESThttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1989/10/09/72556/index.htmhttp://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/fortune_archive/1989/10/09/72556/index.htmYOU'VE HEARD BEFORE that farming is a crazy business. Now let me tell you how crazy. I'm a transplanted farm girl living in Washington, D.C., and I can't quite get farming out of my blood. When my ...Mon, 09 Oct 1989 04:01:00 EDT