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The Diet Detective: Interview With Michael Pollan

His back-to-back best sellers take a good look at the food we eat and could change the way you look at food forever—so put down that fork and read on for some insights from quintessential foodie Michael Pollan.

Maintain Your Lean, Mean Racing Machine

Being a healthy athlete involves a combination of training and solid nutrition habits. Here are ways to succeed when you feed.

6 Strategies to Eat Better

Want to eat better but don’t know where to start? Here’s a sports-nutrition strategy that will fuel your body. These tips will guide you towards an eating style that's simple, yet still helps you perform well.

The Diet Detective: Fast and Healthy Home Cooking

We spend a lot of time eating out, and the foods we eat when we're out are less healthful than those we cook. Although preparing your own meals can be more complicated, healthy meals are easier to create than you think.

Good Carbs, Good Protein, Good Fats

What foods belong in your fridge if you want to protect your heart and cut your risk of diabetes and cancer at the same time?

Beans Glorious Beans

Beans have more protein than any vegetable and loads of energy-sustaining complex carbs, folate and fiber. Learn more about these nutritional powerhouses and how to include them in your diet.

The Healthiest Carb You're Not Eating

Whole grain pasta is now tastier and better for you than ever. Here are four boxes worth buying.

Asparagus contains a hunger-spoiling fiber called oligofructose, so it's a great choice for an appetizer.

Portion Control Made Easy

Portion control, or consciously limiting the size of your meals and snacks, is one of the most effective and reliable ways to achieve and maintain a healthy weight. Here are some tips on cutting down your portions.

Fresh produce helps repair muscles.

Grocery Shopping Guide

Stocked shelves and shouting health claims make grocery shopping a challenging task. We'll walk you through the aisles so you can head straight for the healthiest options on your next grocery store visit.

Shake It Up: Smoothies Pack Energy and Help You Recover

Blended drinks score the most points for providing energy and recovery nutrients for pre- and post-workouts. Here are some great recipes.

Food Rx: Eating for Injury Prevention

There's no doubt that smart training helps prevent injuries. But so will a wholesome diet. Eat these foods at the first sign of injury to get better and get back to running.

Avoiding Nutrition Confusion

With the constantly changing landscape in nutrition, it's hard to know which information is accurate. Nancy Clark clears the confusion on how to eat well to fuel an active lifestyle.

Protein: Pros, Cons and Confusion

Building muscle and recovering from workouts can be confusing for athletes. How much protein should athletes consume? The following information can help you optimize your protein intake.

Among the primary components of the immune system are a variety of white blood cells. These constitute a communications network that helps organize the immune response.

Answering Your Questions About Immunity

Your immune system is crucial in maintaining your health so it's important to keep it in good order. But how do you do that? People talk about boosting immunity as if it were a task similar to building muscles or reducing blood cholesterol. But it's a complicated task...

Vegetarianism 101

From milk products and supplements to healthy meatless snacks, here are tips on how to maintain a healthy vegetarian diet.

Mood Foods: 6 Snacks to Kick Your Mind Into Gear

Your brain depends on a variety of nutrients to keep itself balanced. Here's the scoop on six snacks that will help kick your mind into gear. Cheetos and beer are not on the list.

The Diet Detective: Diet Cheat Sheet

It's diet season. With all the mixed messages out there, a diet cheat sheet could help keep you fit and focused on your New Year's resolutions.

Goals, Goals and More Goals

The holidays are behind us, and now we face the inevitable--diet season. It's time to awaken from our food coma and realize we need to lose a few. How about doing something different this year: Set some goals.

The Diet Detective: Winter Drinks and Their Calories

When you're battling the winter weather, you feel somewhat justified in drinking whatever you want. Here are some tips on how to make the healthier choice.

To Flax or Not to Flax?

Some believe flaxseed is healthy; some think it increases risk for disease. Should you use it in your kitchen or keep it on the shelf? Find out now.

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