Flour and oats are different in how they’re commercially prepared.

Studies show that excess visceral fat, or “belly fat,” places you at higher risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, some types of cancer and dementia.

While we can fit some added sweeteners in a healthful diet, we need to consider portion size and consequences of too many added calories.

How do you spot a fad diet or exercise device?

Miracle weight loss measures have no long-term success.

Obviously, diet products are big business, especially since two out of three people are overweight.

We usually associate foodborne botulism with foods improperly canned at home, but other foods also have been implicated.

The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends that we have at least 1 1/2 cups of dark green vegetables per week.

Consider bringing items that do not require refrigeration, such as peanut butter sandwiches, nuts, seeds, fresh whole fruit, dried fruit and crackers.