You’re plating up holiday food, your dog is giving you the eyes, and your brain is doing that dance: “It’s just a little bit… what’s the harm?” Sometimes the harm is a very expensive emergency vet ...

It's not just dessert that's driving up your blood sugar. Some everyday foods such as oat milk, fruit juice and a bowl of brown rice that seem healthy could also be raising your risk for disease and ...

Dried fruit is more concentrated in sugar and calories than fresh fruit, which can lead to quicker blood sugar spikes if portions are large. Dried fruit contains fiber, micronutrients, and ...

Eating some fruits and vegetables can increase levels of harmful pesticides in the body, suggests a new study. Pesticides have been previously linked to cancer, reproductive harm, hormone disruption ...

WASHINGTON, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Ripe fruit is an integral part of the diet of wild chimpanzees, as they routinely eat an amount equaling about 10% of their body weight daily. And because this fruit ...

Cynthia Sass is a nutritionist and registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. Frequently seen on national TV, she's Health's contributing nutrition editor ...

Better powder than pie when it comes to Alzheimer’s prevention. A team of British researchers has discovered a way to turn a popular stone fruit into a potential safeguard against the devastating ...

Have you been told to eat more fruit? There’s a good reason for that. “Whole fruits are a key recommendation for all healthy, balanced diets,” says Christopher Gardner, PhD, the director of nutrition ...

Fruit is nature's candy — naturally sweet, but also full of fiber and important nutrients. With so many flavors and varieties, it's a great choice to satisfy your sweet tooth while maintaining a ...