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Are trans fats ever OK?

I'm a food label reader. I don't always understand everything I read. But I read. I mostly look for foods with way low sugar, minimal levels of ... Read More »

Trans fats linked to breast cancer risk

Good news: Trans fats are linked to breast cancer risk. Why is this good? Two reasons. One, it unravels another bit of the mystery surrounding why ... Read More »

The 5: Foods for flat abs

Flat abs are like the holy grail of fitness. Ok, I'm being a bit dramatic because some people actually do have real six packs, but for most of us? A ... Read More »

Five potentially cancer-causing foods to avoid

There are many known cancer-prevention foods like pomegranates, blueberries and broccoli. Although many tend to knock these foods for traditional ... Read More »

Big Loser Jim shares weight loss tricks

He's lost more weight than he ever imagined, and he's still losing. He's dropping more weight at home, in fact, than he did as a contestant on NBC's ... Read More »

Understanding the vegetarian food pyramid

For a lot of people it's tough figuring out what kinds of food to eat as well as how much. But for vegetarians, it can be even harder as a major ... Read More »

Experts suggest a 'trans fat-free' America

Are trans fats on their way out from all foods in the U.S.? That is the wish y many experts on nutrition and public health these days, and they are ... Read More »

Fish batter molecules studied during frying

Fish is generally a very healthy product to eat, unless it is fried in a bucket of trans fat-containing oil. Fried fish tastes great to most, but in ... Read More »

How to get your vitamin B

Our bodies need a lot of stuff for proper functioning, like fiber, calcium, iron, water, a whole lot of exercise, and so much more. Like vitamin B. ... Read More »

Mediterranean diet rich in antioxidants

Want to model some of the best eating habits in the world? Then consider adopting a Mediterranean diet. People from this region of the world have low ... Read More »