Carbohydrates
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'Resistant' Starches Heal the Colon, Prevent Cancer & DiabetesStarches from foods like root vegetables and squashes may be just what the doctor ordered.
By Christopher Wanjek Published
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Could an Avocado a Day Keep the Doctor Away?Avocado eaters have a better diet and a lower risk for metabolic syndrome.
By Catherine Winters Published
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Calorie Labels Inaccurate, Experts SayCalorie labels may be less accurate than you think.
By Rachael Rettner Published
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The Dish on Pasta: Maligned Food Actually a Healthy CarbPasta doesn't deserve its bad reputation.
By Christopher Wanjek Published
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Why Pooh Bear Loves Honey, But Tigger Doesn'tCarnivores with a more varied diet (like trashivore bears) retain their sweet taste buds.
By Jennifer Welsh Published
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Your Kitchen and the Gym: What to Eat to Maximize Your WorkoutScheduling meals and snacks around your fitness schedule can make a big difference in how you feel during a workout, and how much you benefit from it afterward.
By Eric Hal Schwartz Published
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Could a High-Fat, Low-Carb Diet Replace Dialysis?The ketogenic is already used to control seizures in kids with epilepsy.
By Amanda Chan Published
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Why does turkey make you sleepy?There's no debating that a huge Thanksgiving meal with turkey can make you sleepy, but the notion that the drowsiness is caused by the natural sleeping potion tryptophan is a bit deceptive.
By Christopher Wanjek Published
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Man Eating Nothing But Potatoes for 2 MonthsA potato commission director's stunt to eat only potatoes for two months reveals good and bad in its nutritional profile.
By Christopher Wanjek Published