My daughter was a prime example of ""pester power,"" which is a marketing term that relates to the power of kids influencing purchase decisions.

Fish are high in protein, rich in vitamins and minerals, and low in saturated fat, depending on how you prepare them.

Having no time is one of the biggest excuses for skipping breakfast, but there are solutions.

With about two-thirds of U.S. adults classified as overweight, competitive eating doesn't exactly promote portion control.

To carry the title ""whole-grain bread"" or ""whole-wheat bread,"" the product must contain 51 percent or more whole-grain ingredients.

Julie says mayonnaise does not make a great hair conditioner.

Head into the great backyard of North Dakota this summer to view the wildlife, the lush green pastures, and colorful badlands.

Researchers have studied the role of video games as it relates to many areas of mental and physical health.

Since ancient times, strawberries have been promoted for their healing properties.

Getting a little sun, but not too much, has potential health benefits.

Humans make some common mistakes during grilling season.

According to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, a high blood pressure diagnosis results when you have repeated readings of 140 over 90.

Animals face similar health issues as humans do when they gain weight.

About 10 million people in the U.S. are estimated to have osteoporosis and 34 million have low bone mass.

Name the five tastes that your tongue can detect and your brain can decode.

People expect safe food, and restaurants have a vested interest in providing safe food.

People expect safe food, and restaurants have a vested interest in providing safe food.

Americans spend about 46 percent of their food dollar on food away from home.

National studies have shown that men are less likely than women to alter their diets to prevent health problems, even when a health issue has been diagnosed.

North Dakota provides the country and world with lots of nutrition.

With about two-thirds of Americans overweight or obese, the companies that sell weight loss programs have plenty of potential customers.

According to a 2004 report from the National Fire Data Center, more than 156,000 kitchen fires occurred in the U.S. in 2002.

Julie Garden-Robinson decides to buy lard and make doughnuts!

As of Feb. 14, 288 cases of salmonellosis in 39 states were linked to contaminated peanut butter.

We didn’t widely use soybeans in the U.S. until the 1800s, but the popularity of soy-based foods has grown. Prairie Fare: Soy Foods Offer Variety and Potential Health Benefits.

The good news: Several studies show some health benefits associated with moderate chocolate consumption.

Preparing healthy meals and eating with others is worth your time on many levels.

Friendship bread batter is a type of starter culture similar to the sourdough starters used by the pioneers of the Old West.

The good news: the fat in nuts is mainly monounsaturated and polyunsaturated, which are heart-healthy.

Despite all the fun you can have during mild winter weather, think safety when sledding, skiing or even walking on icy sidewalks.