Nutrition

If you have a family history of diabetes or you’ve been diagnosed with prediabetes, you know how important it is to keep your blood sugar in check.

It’s cold and flu season again. Time to remember that your diet can have a big impact on your immune system and your ability to fight respiratory viruses.

Who doesn’t love a cookout on a warm summer day? It’s an opportunity to get together with friends and family and enjoy some good food.

If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a million times: Fresh food is best. Right? According to registered dietitians, maybe not.

You’ve heard it. You know it: If your cholesterol numbers are within the normal range, keep them that way. And cutting back on processed food is a good way to start.

You’ve heard about kicking off your day with a balanced breakfast. But have you ever wondered just what makes it so important? We got some helpful hints from a dietitian.

We get it. Salt makes food taste better. You may be concerned that without it, eating will never be the same. Matthew Kadey, R.D., gave us the lowdown about why reducing salt is important.

1. Choose “whole” foods

Monosodium glutamate (MSG)

PRO: MSG is added to foods because it provides umami flavor.

The key to better health might be in your refrigerator.

Scientists are waking up to the health benefits of coffee. Large studies suggest it staves off heart disease, diabetes, and some cancers.

Apricots don’t travel well and tend to bruise easily, so look for them at a local farmers' market.