The USDA offers tips for staying within your food budget.

Beans are among the best sources of dietary fiber.

Beans contain raffinose, a type of sugar that may be difficult for some people to digest.

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.