Nutrition

Vitamins: The As, Bs and Cs


People shell out millions on them, but the scientific evidence supporting vitamins is waning.

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Low-Carb Diet and Your Brain


Research: Dieters who cut out carbohydrates are more likely to lose their memory than those who go low-fat.

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How Broccoli Protects Against Cancer


Researchers have discovered a cellular process that explains how cruciferous vegetables work to prevent cancer.

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I've heard that chocolate can be a good-for-you treat. Is that true?

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The pleasure of eating chocolate has always come with the guilt-ridden price of calories and fat. At the risk of sounding like junk science, I’m ... Read More...
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Fast Food vs. Fruit

Don't simply look at calorie counts when comparing foods, especially fast foods versus natural, unprocessed foods.

The Real Scoop on Sweeteners

Is there a difference in how the body metabolizes table sugar and high fructose corn syrup? How about honey? ThirdAge expert Susan Mitchell breaks it down and clears things up. Read more...

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Healthy Recipes

Do you like to eat right and have recipes to share? Or do want to start eating better but are short on ideas for what to cook? Contribute your advice here -- or find great tips, kitchen tricks and delicious dishes in this healthy recipes group!

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Ask the Nutritionist: Say Yes to Food, Hosted by Susan Mitchell, Ph.D., R.D., F.A.D.A

Too many of us focus on food as something we shouldn't have. Dr. Susan Mitchell takes a new approach to better living without denial and deprivation.

A nationally recognized author, professional speaker, and nutrition communications expert, she emphasizes the power of food to enhance our lives and contribute to good health, stress reduction and fun. She's here to help you understand the power of foods and good nutrition, and to give you tips on attitude, behavior and motivation.

This Forum is also a safe and supportive place for talking about the challenges that food can present for many of us.

-- Susan Mitchell

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