Diet & Nutrition

To get the most out of a liquid cleanse, it's important to include the right ingredients. In this video, dietitian Julieanna Hever discusses the best fruits and veggies to incorporate. Full Answer

Simplicity is best when preparing for a nutritional cleanse. In this video, functional medicine specialist, family physician and author Dr. Mark Hyman talks about the easy ways to get ready for a cleanse. Full Answer

What you eat can turn up your fat-burning hormones to keep you satisfied longer -- or raise the levels of other hormones that make you want to keep eating.  In this video, naturopathic doctor Dr. Natasha Turner explains the foods to eat if you want... Full Answer

In prep for bathing suits and beach fun, many are trying to think of the fastest and most effective way to shed winter weight, winter skin, and achieve that summer glow. The question is, are all cleanses created equal? And if not, which ones pass... Full Answer

Blueberries are easy to add to your diet. Start in the morning by adding them to your dry cereal or oatmeal. Add them to smoothies and plain yogurt. Blueberry naturally sweetened fruit spread is great on whole grain toast. Add blueberries to fruit... Full Answer

Many of the nutrition principles that prevailed during pregnancy, apply to breastfeeding, like eating a healthy diet, drinking plenty of fluids, and being alert to potential contaminants. One of the wonders of breast milk is that it can meet your... Full Answer

A good way to pack school lunch for your little one is to make sure that the portions are correct and the meal includes a balance of healthy foods. Use an insulated lunch box with enough ice packs to keep any perishable food inside from spoiling. You can... Full Answer

A lot of parents I talk to would rather give their child a couple of dollars for a cafeteria lunch than prepare a brown-bag lunch for him. The trouble is that school lunchroom offerings tend to sabotage children’s eating habits. Most school... Full Answer

In medical school, we were taught that if you ate a balanced diet, you would get enough of everything you needed, including vitamins and minerals -- but this was not actually correct. Of the more than five million people who have taken the nutrition... Full Answer

Variety may be the spice of life; but it can also expand your waist. When you have a lot of choices for a meal, it's a lot easier to slip out of good eating habits and into bad ones. Think about it: When you sit down at a diner and are presented with a... Full Answer