July 30, 2008 at 12:00 am The basics of healthful eating and what’s coming down the road Sally Squires' Lean Plate Club column looks at some nutrition tenets and what's likely to be on your plate in the future. LifeFood & DrinkLifestyle
July 23, 2008 at 12:00 am In one study, the low-carbohydrate or Mediterranean diet seems to work best for dieters Everyone is talking about dieting and a new study of 322 moderately obese, middle-aged Israelis shows that there is a difference in the various weight... LifeFood & DrinkLifestyle
July 16, 2008 at 12:00 am Study: Peer pressure affects body image, attitudes about food and physical activity Television, movies, magazines and other popular media often get blamed for pressuring teen girls to try to be as thin as models. But a new... LifeFood & DrinkLifestyle
July 9, 2008 at 12:00 am Want to lose weight? Keep a list, report says A new study suggests that a piece of paper — and the willingness to use it — could be what stands between you and a... LifeFood & DrinkLifestyle
July 2, 2008 at 12:00 am Know the calories in summer drinks Food costs a lot these days, so bargains catch the eye more than ever. And when the bargain is for a tempting, icy-liquid concoction on... LifeFood & DrinkLifestyle
June 25, 2008 at 12:00 am The power of produce: There’s no denying the benefits of fruits and vegetables Imagine a drug that could whittle your waistline, control your blood pressure, protect your heart, strengthen your bones, cut the risk of... LifeLifestyleFood & Drink
June 18, 2008 at 12:00 am Light reading: A roundup of the summer’s best-selling diet books Beach reading used to describe books that were light and entertaining. Now, perhaps as a reflection of our nation's growing girth, summer... LifeFood & DrinkLifestyle
June 11, 2008 at 12:00 am No need to demonize food groups based simply on their color Eat nothing white? That's a question that pops up from time to time on the Lean Plate Club Web chat and in e-mails from readers.... LifeFood & DrinkLifestyle
November 4, 2007 at 12:00 am When sushi sours your stomach Attention, sushi lovers: Be sure to tell your doctor what you've been eating if you develop sudden stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting... Local NewsHealthFood & Drink
October 4, 2007 at 12:00 am Seafood now said OK for pregnant women In a major break with current U.S. health advice, a coalition of top scientists from private groups and federal agencies plans to advise... Nation & World