Feeding and Diet

They may be little, but boysenberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, blueberries, and cranberries are big on antioxidants. The antioxidants in berries can help your body fight oxidative stress caused by free radicals that can lead to illne...

They may be little, but boysenberries, blackberrie...

If you're like many women over 40, you've probably noticed that it's become a lot easier to gain a few pounds than to lose them. The foods that you ate without care in your 20s and 30s now stick to your body like glue, adding bulk to your midsection....

If you're like many women over 40, you've probably...

Start with the right equipment. When it comes to walking, shoes are your most important walking gear. To get off on the right foot, you'll want to be sure to protect your feet, legs and back (their all connected) with sturdy strolling shoes. They'll ...

Start with the right equipment. When it comes to w...

I am underweight. I don't have an eating disorder; I just have a fast metabolism. I want to know how I can gain some weight and not stick out like a sore thumb for being so thin. - Giana An unfortunate side effect of the increase in people who are ov...

I am underweight. I don't have an eating disorder;...

Can I Splurge When I Eat Out A slice of pizza once in a while won't do you any harm. What's important is a person's average food intake over a few days, not just in a single meal. So if you eat a less-than-healthy meal once in a while, try to balance...

Can I Splurge When I Eat Out A slice of pizza once...

Most schools are trying hard to upgrade their lunch programs and offer the best food they can. But not every school cafeteria provides appealing, healthy lunch choices. Educate yourself when it comes to what your cafeteria has to offer. For example, ...

Most schools are trying hard to upgrade their lunc...

Good Intentions Maybe you started out with healthy goals at dinnertime: some steamed vegetables with your lasagna, a heaping bowl of greens from the salad bar. But as you headed to a table, the fries caught your eye. Then you decided you'd better hit...

Good Intentions Maybe you started out with healthy...

Are organic foods really that much better for you than regular food? And can you lose weight by eating only organic food? - Mandy Organic foods can be part of a healthy diet. Whether they are much better for you than conventional food is still up for...

Are organic foods really that much better for you ...

My mom does not like to cook, so a lot of time she buys pre-made food. I don't know how or have time or money to cook my own meals. Can I still eat healthy by having ready-made food? - George Yes, it is possible to eat healthy ready-made food. Ask yo...

My mom does not like to cook, so a lot of time she...

How can I get myself to stop eating the foods with sugar and salt that I crave every day? - Sara Many people have trouble with sweets and salty food because they taste good — but you don't need us to tell you that! Unfortunately, eating too much of t...

How can I get myself to stop eating the foods with...

Portion Distortion Cookies as big as frisbees. Muffins the size of flower pots. Bowls of pasta so deep, your fork can barely find the bottom. One reason people's waistlines have expanded over the past few decades is because food portions have too. Pe...

Portion Distortion Cookies as big as frisbees. Muf...

The nutrition facts label on your favorite breakfast cereal tells you it's full of vitamins and minerals. So it must be healthy, right? Just because a food is high in vitamins doesn't mean it's healthy overall. Sure, it's great that your favorite cer...

The nutrition facts label on your favorite breakfa...

What is Soy? You may have heard about soy foods in the news, including claims that soy prevents diseases such as cancer and heart disease. So what's the story on soy? Soy, a versatile bean, is found in foods like soy milk, soy sauce, miso (soybean pa...

What is Soy? You may have heard about soy foods in...

Could you really lose weight just by eating healthy and not exercising? - Carleigh Eating a healthy diet does not ensure that you will lose weight. Your weight is a balance between the calories you take in and the calories you burn. You will lose wei...

Could you really lose weight just by eating health...

What do doctors do if someone has a high BMI because of muscle? - Kieran BMI (short for body mass index) is a tool that's used to decide if someone might have a weight problem. BMI can get a bit complicated in the teen years because of all the growin...

What do doctors do if someone has a high BMI becau...

Does eating late make you gain weight? - Robin As long as the number of calories you eat in a day is not more than the calories you burn, eating late won't cause you to gain weight. The same meal has the same calories at 10 p.m. as it does at 6 p.m. ...

Does eating late make you gain weight? - Robin As ...

Is counting calories a good thing or is it bad for my health? - Bianca It's always good to be aware of the amount of food you're eating, especially with overweight and obesity becoming more and more of a problem. That doesn't mean you need to pick up...

Is counting calories a good thing or is it bad for...

About Eating Disorders Every year, thousands of teens (and adults, too) develop eating disorders and eating disordered behaviors. In our image-obsessed culture, it can be easy to become critical of our bodies. Everyday concerns about healthy eating a...

About Eating Disorders Every year, thousands of te...

I don't skip breakfast or snacks and I eat a normal-sized lunch and dinner, but whenever I get home from school or late at night, I'm always starving and tend to overeat. What can I eat or do to feel full and prevent myself from overeating? - Iyesha ...

I don't skip breakfast or snacks and I eat a norma...

Why do I weigh less in the morning? - Amber At night while we sleep, our bodies have a chance to get back into balance. Excess fluid that has accumulated during the day moves from the body's cells into the bloodstream, where it makes its way to the k...

Why do I weigh less in the morning? - Amber At nig...

Which bread is better: whole wheat or whole grain? - Andrew* Both are good choices. The word "whole" is what you want to look for on the label. It means the bread was made using the entire kernel, which offers the most nutritional value. Whole wheat...

Which bread is better: whole wheat or whole grain?...