dieting and healthy cooking

In his weekly radio address, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg discussed the upcoming first day of school and related topics, including the city’s fight against obesity.

With some pre-planning and a little self-control, I think I may have found a formula to help me stay on track, which I would love to share.

This fall, students across the country will see healthier lunches, as the latest federal nutrition standards meet district meal programs. But some schools are already ahead of the curve.

Consuming about one-third of a cup of chocolate per week may reduce the risk of stroke in men, according to new Swedish research.

Most Australians support ‘traffic light’ food labelling and other methods that could help consumers make healthier choices in their diets, a new study suggests.

Recognizing and understanding the differences between the tastes and textures of beet greens, mustard greens, kale, or other leafy vegetables, is something that even Washington, D.C.’s self-proclaimed foodies may not be able to do.

Getting children excited about healthy food is not always easy. But with the zesty sound of children gleefully yelling “yea!” in unison throughout the class . . . .