Articles in Dieting & Nutrition:

1. Why you need zinc
   By Sarah Kelsey on Apr 6, 2009

   Are you getting enough zinc? This important mineral is not only essential for many bodily functions, it may also prevent dozens of...
2. What to eat after exercise
   By Michele Thompson, MS on Mar 19, 2009

   Can the foods you eat after exercise make you a better athlete or help you get the most out of your workouts? An often overlooked...
3. Top 10 healthiest vegetables
   By Sarah Kelsey on Mar 18, 2009

   Veggies are an important part of everyone’s diet. They contain dozens of important nutrients and have loads of dietary fiber. And...
4. Vitamin E: Benefits, sources & more
   By Sarah Kelsey on Mar 16, 2009

   Recent studies show vitamin E has the power to treat everything from cardiovascular disease to eye infections. And, for cosmetic...
5. The healthiest cooking oils: Good for you fats
   By Yvelette Stines on Mar 4, 2009

   Dietary oil – used in cooking and preparing meals – has both positive and negative connotations. Though saturated fat and trans...
6. Why you need magnesium
   By Sarah Kelsey on Mar 2, 2009

   Magnesium is responsible for over 300 chemical reactions in the body. It helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function. It keeps...
7. The health benefits of drinking milk
   By Michele Thompson, MS on Feb 24, 2009

   Are you slurping down herb-infused, caffeine-pumped energy drinks because you’ve been sold on the notion they are good for you?...
8. What you need to know about vitamin A
   By Sarah Kelsey on Feb 17, 2009

   Recent research suggests vitamin A is a super-nutrient, playing a role in preventing or treating dozens of medical conditions...
9. The Flexitarian Diet: Being vegetarian & carnivore
   By Michele Thompson, MS on Feb 15, 2009

   Are you one of the many health-conscious people who want to follow a vegetarian diet but can’t imagine life without meat? Good...
10. How not to gain weight on Valentine's Day – or any other...
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Feb 9, 2009

    Are you looking forward to this Valentine's Day for the romantic date, late night loving and cuddly morning after? What you probably...
11. The importance of folate and folic acid for women
    By Sarah Kelsey on Feb 3, 2009

    Folic acid is an important pregnancy nutrient, preventing neural tube defects like spina bifida and anencephaly. But new research is...
12. Go green with green fruits and vegetables
    By Yvelette Stines on Jan 30, 2009

    The eco-friendly color green is a beautiful hue that represents renewal, health and environment. With the growing movement to “go...
13. Why you need potassium in your healthy diet
    By Sarah Kelsey on Jan 16, 2009

    Potassium is more than just an element on the periodic table. This invaluable mineral is responsible for maintaining your heart,...
14. How much vitamin C do you need?
    By Sarah Kelsey on Jan 6, 2009

    Most people know about the importance of vitamin C, but it does a whole lot more than just fight the common cold. It’s also an...
15. Reduce your risk of cancer by eating walnuts
    By Sarah Wassner Flynn on Jan 1, 2009

    Love the taste of walnuts? Good news: Snacking on these nuts not only provides you with a healthy bite, but it may help you fight...
16. Moms' frequently asked questions about their child's nutrition
    By Katarina Kovacevic on Dec 29, 2008

    It seems like every day brings new restrictions and guidelines about your child's diet. Keeping all of the new information straight...
17. Improving your diet: Making lifestyle changes
    By Nina Spitzer on Dec 16, 2008

    Being healthy and maybe even losing a few pounds isn't about dieting... It's about eating smart. It's about improving your diet,...
18. 10 Tips from celebrity trainers
    By Caroline Gutierrez Goddard on Dec 11, 2008

    Long for a trim, healthy body but fear you don’t have the time -- or energy -- to do what it takes to get one? Getting fit fast is...
19. 5 Celebrity diet secrets that work
    By Caroline Gutierrez Goddard on Dec 11, 2008

    Many of our favorite female Hollywood stars have something in common: they are paid well to be perpetually slim and trim. While some...
20. 10 Celebrity fitness tips
    By Caroline Gutierrez Goddard on Dec 11, 2008

    Want to be healthy, fit, and lose weight celebrity style? Valerie Waters, celebrity fitness trainer and author of Red Carpet Ready...