MyPlate, the new nutrition icon, is a good reminder to include dairy in our menus.

Food will remain frozen in a full freezer for about two days, while a half-full freezer will stay at freezer temperature for about a day.

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Gluten is the generic name for a type of protein found in wheat, barley and rye.

Macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of blindness, and scientists have found that diet can play a role in preventing this eye disease.

Staying active is good for both pets and their human parents.

Mangoes are very nutritious, with ample vitamins A and C.

Our grain choices can be divided into two groups based on the processing method: whole grains and refined grains.

Sanitizing reduces or eliminates germs, such as Salmonella, on surfaces.

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If you really like sweets, enjoy them in moderation.

Today’s pork is very lean, with 16 percent less fat and 27 percent less saturated fat compared with pork produced just 20 years ago.

Fresh herbs add flavor without calories or sodium.

The protein content of all-purpose flour is about 8 to 11 percent, while the protein content of bread flour varies from 12 to 14 percent.

Do your produce choices resemble the rainbow?

I began to think about power outages and spring flooding of the past and the types of questions the season usually brings.

As with home remedies, nutrition recommendations change regularly as scientific knowledge moves forward.

Maybe we need a little extra “zip” during the long, cold winter to keep us going.

After considering that amount of daily effort, I think we should commend our hardworking hearts.

While an occasional “fried food festival” will not negatively affect your health, too much fried food is not so great for your waist or, potentially, your arteries.

What’s a time-strapped person to do in the kitchen to put healthful meals on the table and not break the budget?

With ample amounts of snow available this season, snowshoes are proving to be a good investment in the quest to stay fit and have some fun during the long winter months.

Keeping a food diary can be an eye-opening experience.

Without adequate sleep, our ability to concentrate, remember and perform tasks accurately is decreased.

Because colds are so common, many hot beverages are used to help relieve sore throats and coughing.

Although caffeine consumption has not been widely studied among children, too much caffeine can result in jitteriness, fidgeting and sleeplessness.

A gift package filled with favorite foods can conjure up fond memories of home when you cannot be together during the holiday season.

Researchers in the United States and Europe have noted seasonal and weather variations in TV viewing.

A kitchen can be a learning laboratory for math and science.