Bored by the same meals? Try adding a splash of color to boost your mood and your nutrition. ...more

August 8, 2009

Dietitians and moms always say to slow down when you eat, but does it really work to cut calories and curb the waistline? ...more

March 21, 2009

Children who want to be vegetarians need to "fill in the blanks" of their low-protein diets by eating alternatives to red meat, fish and poultry, experts say. ...more

January 12, 2009

Need some nutrition or wellness guidance? Here are some good resources to consider: ...more

January 10, 2009

Admit it. You like saying you like nutritious foods. But you'll chow down on those veggies and whole grains only if you can still savor plates of spare ribs, mounds of french fries and big ol' cups of cola. That seems to be the prevailing attitude of U.S. consumers today, according to the latest installment of the American Dietetic Association's nutrition survey. The consumer foods review, which started in 1991, is a reminder to nutritionists that taste remains the biggest influence on what people eat. ...more

December 12, 2008

If you grab a fast-food meal for your kids tonight, you may be dumping a grownup portion of calories into their pint-sized bodies. ...more

October 16, 2008

TAMPA - Polk County Jail inmates no longer have the option of drinking chocolate milk, fresh milk, coffee, tea or juice. ...more

July 9, 2008

Don't let the heat scare you: There are many healthy picnic choices that can be prepared and served safely for everyone. ...more

June 27, 2008

Need a few gifts for the nutrition geeks in your family? ...more

December 14, 2007

It's the time of year when we're told: By Jan. 1, you're going to balloon to twice your normal size between all the food at work, holiday parties and stuff we keep around the house. But according to a study, the average weight gain between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day was slightly less than 1 pound. Overweight adults, however, were more likely to gain more than 5 pounds and, perhaps more importantly, the weight gain seemed to be permanent. ...more

November 28, 2007