Snacking can get a bad rap, even though dietitians are not against munching between meals. In fact, this type of fueling can be a key element in any healthy eating plan. However, before reaching for ...

You don't eat out often and try to cook healthy meals at home, so why do you gain weight as you age? Is it natural to be overweight or even obese in our later years? The simple answer is that as we ...

Grocery stores, women's magazines and government websites tout the "plate method" of portion control, in which we are advised to fill half our plates with fruits and vegetables, one quarter with ...