Food

Fish and other seafood tend to be very healthy and nutritious. They’re especially rich in omega-3 fatty acids and iodine, two nutrients in which most people are deficient. Studies show that people who eat the highest amounts of seafood — especially fish, tend to live longer and have a lower risk of many illnesses, including heart disease,...

1 Limit your sugar consumption. Sugar erodes the enamel on your teeth because as it breaks down, it produces acid which wears away your enamel. This makes you more likely to get cavities and tooth decay. Foods to avoid include: Sugary sodas. Limit the amount of juice you drink to one glass per day. Desserts such as...

The dropping rates of choline intake may be linked to the fight against cholesterol. Today, the advice to take in less number of eggs has been somewhat reversed. Eggs, alongside healthy meats and some dairy products, are no longer looked as a harbinger of skyrocketing cholesterol. But many people still aren’t eating enough of these foods...

Oranges are among the world's most popular fruits. Also called sweet oranges, they grow on orange trees (Citrus x sinensis) and belong to a large group of fruits known as citrus fruits. Their true origin is a mystery, but the cultivation of oranges is thought to have started in eastern Asia thousands of years ago. Today, they...

DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. The DASH diet is a lifelong approach to healthy eating that's designed to help treat or prevent high blood pressure (hypertension). The DASH diet encourages you to reduce the sodium in your diet and eat a variety of foods rich in nutrients that help lower blood...