When you’re trying to lose weight and balance your blood sugar, you must face a sad truth… Your microbiome might be working against you. Research shows that certain strains of gut bacteria can make it harder to lose weight. They can also impact the amount of sugar in your blood.

If you’re trying to eat healthier, you may have cut back on meat. And whether that means trading in your steak and burgers for salmon filets and tuna steaks, or cutting meat out altogether in favor of plant-based protein like tofu, tempeh and quinoa, watch out for this depression danger…

Right now when we speak of genetically modified foods in the U.S., we’re talking crops — not animals. Changing the DNA in animals meant for the table, or animals that produce food for your table, like eggs, is new territory. But what about using them for medicine?

Even though a small portion of breast cancers are genetic, a whopping 85 percent of women diagnosed have absolutely no family history. That means it can come out of no where. Thanks to research, there are a number of ways to reduce that risk…

Here are five “go-to” smoothies that I’ve tried and enjoyed, in no particular order. They all contain a wealth of fruits and veggies and are geared to boosting nutrients that science says helps decrease your risk of a host of diseases…

Is everyone you know following the paleo diet to lose weight and gain health? Maybe you are, too. But there’s still skepticism about whether the caveman lifestyle really works. So to find out, scientists went to some real, live modern-day cavemen, and guess what they found?

For years I struggled with digestive disorders. I tried elimination diets and finally found my problem was gluten. So I gave up grains. But still, certain foods, like beans, disagreed with me in a big way, and I mean more than gas. The reason why has been quite an eye opener…

It happens to all of us at some point… we throw out our backs. Or need surgery. Or break a leg. Or come down with a virus. And we’re couch-bound for weeks or months. In that time, your muscle mass can deteriorate fast, unless you’re getting plenty of this essential fatty acid…

For years, green tea was the darling of the hot beverage circle, until coffee’s (and even black tea’s) health benefits became better known. But green tea still reigns as king of one potent cancer-fighting compound. Use this trick to supersize it…

The sugar habit is hard to kick. Add to that the fact it’s hiding in places like bread, yogurt, ketchup, dried fruit, and salad dressing, and it seems almost impossible to escape. We’d better try, though, because now there’s even more evidence of its harm…

It’s possible to combine the culinary zing and healing properties of ginger in delicious, convenient ways. That’s why along with the 10 reasons to eat ginger, I include some helpful hints on how to incorporate this spice into your menu.

When you think of maintaining optimal health and weight, pasta is probably not the first food you think of. But it’s a staple around the world, in places where people enjoy good health and longevity. With a little know-how pasta can be much healthier. Here’s how…