Go nuts for nuts say the authors of "The Flexitarian Diet" (McGraw-Hill, $24.95) and "The New American Plate Cookbook" (University of California Press, $25.95). ...more

April 25, 2009

Improve the health profile of your dishes by reducing salt while adding flavor. Look to your condiments for help, say the authors of "The Flexitarian Diet" (McGraw-Hill, $24.95) and "The New American Plate Cookbook" (University of California Press, $25.95). ...more

March 28, 2009

Oils high in omega 3-rich polyunsaturated fat such as walnut oil, flaxseed oil and canola oil are a good addition to the diet because studies show they reduce the risk of stroke, heart attack and heart disease. ...more

March 21, 2009

For better nutrition, choose grain products in which the first ingredient is listed as "whole." ...more

March 14, 2009

Improving your nutrition has the power to make you feel energized, help look your best and lower your risks for diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease and obesity. ...more

March 7, 2009

Vegetables contain fiber, vitamins and minerals that are water-rich, which helps control weight. So why not add them and fruit to your diet? ...more

February 28, 2009

Today's semi-vegetarian officially has a moniker: flexitarian. Registered dietitian Dawn Jackson Blatner's new book, "The Flexitarian Diet" (McGraw Hill, $24.95), is a good buy for those who want to explore vegetarianism but don't know how to get started. ...more

January 3, 2009