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.

While we do not have to like every food, sometimes the preparation method can help us overcome our dislike.

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.

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.