What Is Prediabetes?

Changes in lifestyle — such as managing food choices, losing weight and increasing physical activity — can help return blood glucose levels to normal in people with prediabetes.

Understanding Epilepsy: A Nutritional Approach

The fourth most common type of neurological disorder worldwide, epilepsy is a brain disorder that can cause unprovoked, recurring seizures. Some types of epilepsy do not respond well to medications....

New Research Finds Yet Another Health Benefit of the Mediterranean Diet

The Mediterranean diet might be good for more than lowering your risk of heart attacks, stroke, and dementia—a new study suggests it could help treat IBS symptoms, too.

Protein Foods for Your Vegetarian Child

Kids don’t need to eat meat to get the necessary protein to keep their bodies healthy and growing. Build meals around these five non-meat foods that contain protein and are rich in nutrients.

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month

9 Fruits With the Most Vitamin A for Healthy Eyes and Immune System

Vitamin A is important for healthy vision, a strong immune system and reproductive health. These fruits contain the most vitamin A.

Family Exercise Ideas for Every Season

The key to an active family is finding fun things to do in every season. Aim for a goal of 30 minutes for adults and 60 minutes for kids of moderate activity daily — no matter the weather!

Chickpea Sliders Recipe

Full of beans and fresh vegetables, these miniature veggie burgers are fun and nutritious no matter what you top them with.

Making Sense of Food Colors: What Parents and Consumers Should Know

Food dyes and colors may be added to make foods more appealing and appetizing to consumers, including children. Here’s what to keep in mind when considering the safety and use of these ingredients.

Enjoy a Healthy and Happy Halloween

Halloween is just around the corner, and with preparation, there’s no need to be spooked by your children’s candy consumption this year.

Sugar: Does it Really Cause Hyperactivity?

Round up a group of kids for a party, give them some cake and soda, and before you know it they’ll be bouncing off the walls, right? Not exactly.

This is the best fruit to beat constipation

New dietary guidelines from the British Dietetic Association say kiwis — along with rye bread and certain supplements — can help improve constipation symptoms.

7 Ways to Make Halloween Safer for Kids with Food Allergies

Halloween can be a season of costumes, scary movies and candy. But parents of kids with food allergies have a different reason to be frightened. Six of the top food allergens are in high circulation...

Children Need Carbohydrates

In recent years, several fad diets have recommended the reduction, or even elimination, of carbohydrates from our daily eating routine. But are these

Which Type of Matcha Has the Most Antioxidants?

Matcha comes in different types including ceremonial, culinary, daily, and organic — all of which differ slightly but still offer health benefits.

7 Ways to Make Halloween Safer for Kids with Food Allergies

Halloween can be a season of costumes, scary movies and candy. But parents of kids with food allergies have a different reason to be frightened. Six of the top food allergens are in high circulation...

10 reasons why pears are the ideal fruit

Here’s what pears are, why they’re good for you and who needs to be especially mindful of overconsumption.

Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe

This Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips is a comfort food but also healthy. Plus, it freezes well!