To say hospital food has a bad reputation would be an understatement. The gravy-covered mystery meat, fake mashed potatoes and green Jell-O tend to rival airplane food in universal scorn. he irony of health care institutions serving overcooked, highly processed,...

Sharing powerful stories from his anti-obesity project in Huntington, W. Va., TED Prize winner and reality TV star, Chef Jamie Oliver makes the case for an all-out assault on our ignorance of food. Bio:  Jamie Oliver has been drawn...

Editor's Note: Pity they had to subject a bunch of rats to show what Neal Barnard and other researches have already proven in a human situation: that certain unhealthy foods are addictive, the best way to deal with them is...

Healthful cooking doesn't have to be expensive cooking. In this week's Recipes for Health series, Martha Rose Shulman provides five nutritious meals that won't break the bank. To create these inexpensive meals, Ms. Shulman relies on pantry staples like pasta...

We hear it on the news like a drumbeat: Millions of kids eat out too much, lack access to fruits and vegetables, and it seems no one's teaching them how to make healthy choices. Childhood obesity and juvenile diabetes are...

In both English and Spanish, browse over 3,000 vegan recipes from the International Vegetarian Union....

Editor's Note: It's a shame they have to experiment on rats to show that high fructose corn syrup is one of the roots of obesity's evil. Just go to Disneyland and walk around a couple of hours and you can...

It's so simple. Don't eat anything that comes from a factory - and that includes meat. The food industry is bigger than the oil industry and every bit as corrupt and manipulative. If they had their way, all food would...

So you're a "food elitist" when you want to improve your diet - and you can look forward to personal attacks from the Farm Bureau and Department of Agriculture. Michigan hunters and meat producers had a collective cow today at...

Julie Eyrich reacted in an incredulous manner when first told that seeds used for a Chia Pet are also a superfood packed with nutrients."It takes a while to click with you," said Eyrich, a hairstylist who learned about chia seeds...

John McDougall MD describes a recent archeological discovery in Turkey where researchers concluded Roman gladiators ate a vegan diet. = SCROLL DOWN FOR VIDEO = This is a short excerpt from Dr. McDougall's fascinating talk THE STARCH SOLUTION at the...

The FDA today warned 17 food makers -- including POM Nestle -- that their "misleading" product labels violate federal law. The warning letters say the firms face having their products pulled from grocery shelves if they don't make changes within...

In a new study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), every single fish tested from 291 freshwater streams across the United States was found to be contaminated with mercury. "This study shows just how widespread mercury pollution has become...

Children are blasted with images of non-nutritious foods and beverages when they go to the movies, a new study says.Companies pay to have their products used conspicuously in movies, and items pushed are overwhelmingly low in nutrients and high in...

And this despite the fact that such bagged salads often display claims of 'prewashed' or 'triple-washed' and attract customers who consider them cleaner and safer.   First the soda fountains at fast food restaurants, and now this--Consumer Reports has just...

Valentine's Day Treat Erases Anxiety Is the prospect of Valentine's Day two weeks hence filling you with anxiety? Then don't wait for the big day to break out the chocolate. Chocoholics have long sworn that chocolate makes them feel better...

Shrimp's Dirty Secrets: Why America's Favorite Seafood Is a Health and Environmental Nightmare   Americans love their shrimp. It's the most popular seafood in the country, but unfortunately much of the shrimp we eat are a cocktail of chemicals, harvested...

For the first time ever, the USDA is being honest about our food situation in this country. As posted on the USDA blog: Childhood obesity is one of the greatest public health crises facing the United States and the USDA...

Starbucks has added a full line of low calorie snack items to its menu. Among those goodies is Lucy's Cookies which are made without milk, eggs, or any other animal-based raw material. The product is produced in a dedicated facility...

Could you be guzzling down germs? Research from Hollins University, in Roanoke, Va., finds you very well could be, if your drink came from a cafeteria or restaurant soda fountain. Researchers tested 30 soda fountains and analyzed them for microbial...