Whether you love vegetables or not, there's one thing you know for sure: Veggies are really good for you. And you can make them even more nutritious if you prepare them in ways that maximize their benefits. Oddly enough, that's not likely to be raw. Studies show the process of cooking actually breaks down tough outer layers and cellular structure of many vegetables, making it easier for your body to absorb their nutrients. For example, compared to raw, "studies found that eating cooked spinach and carrots resulted in higher blood levels of the antioxidant beta carotene, which then converts … [Read more...] about The healthiest ways to cook veggies and boost nutrition

The Food and Drug Administration rolled out its long-anticipated new food labels Friday, and they'll include new details on how much sugar is in food and reflect the sad fact that Americans eat more than they used to. They won't look much different from the old labels, but they'll have to use slightly larger and bolder type, and they will make sure that customers aren't fooled into thinking a giant bag of potato chips only has a quarter of the calories, fat and salt that it really does. That's because many of the new labels will have to reflect what people really eat, not what they should … [Read more...] about FDA’s New Food Labels: What to Know

Running can be a great way to lose weight … or it can be a great way to gain weight. "People are usually surprised and disappointed to learn that running doesn't always result in weight loss," says certified strength and conditioning specialist Janet Hamilton, an exercise physiologist with Running Strong in Atlanta. "In fact, it's not unusual to gain weight when running." Don't worry. Running can still be a great way to lose weight – and get healthier in the process. Just avoid these five common running mistakes. 1. Over-Fueling Fueling is vital to running harder, longer – and the … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons You’re Not Losing Weight Running