Nutrition Facts: Glossary And Definitions
Written by Wendy C. Fries - Medically Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, RD, LD, MPH Calories. The number of calories listed on a food label tells you how many calories are in one serving. It’s…
Chicken Enchiladas With Creamy Green Chile Sauce
Submitted by aaronspool This recipe makes chicken- and cheese-filled corn tortillas baked under a creamy sauce infused with hot peppers. Adjust the amount of chopped chiles to suit your taste! Ingredients…
Myths And Facts About Managing High Cholesterol
Written by Julie Davis Medically Reviewed by Poonam Sachdev, MD Myth #1: All Cholesterol Is Bad Fact: Your body needs some cholesterol to stay healthy, but you can have too much. Your total…
Are Boiled Eggs Good For You?
Story by Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY Here's what experts have to say. If you’re after a nutrient-dense breakfast, boiled eggs are a quick and easy way to pack in a…
Losing Weight Without Fad Diets
Written by WebMD Editorial Contributors Medically Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, RD, LD, MPH If you've followed a fad diet, you have plenty of company. But have you been able to stay on these deprivation…
The Truth About Carbs
Written by Paul Frysh Medically Reviewed by Carol DerSarkissian, MD What Are Carbs? They’re one of three types of food that give your body energy. The other two are proteins and fats. Together,…
How To Help Your Body Detox Itself
By Jocelyn Timperley, Martha Henriques, Isabelle Gerretsen, Richard Gray Your body has plenty of ways to cleanse itself. Here's how to help it along. If you've been taking part in…
50+ Protein Sources For A Healthy Diet
Written by Kathleen M. Zelman, RD, LD, MPHMedically Reviewed by Christine Mikstas, RD, LD You need to get 10%-35% of your calories from protein each day. If you eat 2,000 calories a day, that's…
The Benefits Of Vitamin C
Written by Kathleen M. Zelman, RD, LD, MPH Vitamin C is one of the safest and most effective nutrients. Though it may not be the cure for the common cold, the benefits of…
How To Lose Weight Quickly
Written by Matthew Hoffman, MD, Marsha Walton Losing Weight Fast "Lose 10 Pounds in 10 Days!" "Eat as Much as You Want — and Still Lose Weight!" "Drop One Dress Size a Day!" Rapid…
