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Nature expects a lot of women. We endure fluctuating hormones, produce babies, make money, bake brownies, and shuttle children (and ourselves) to endless activities. With all these superhuman demands, we can certainly use a few nutrition heroes on our side. Here are six of the …

Every fall, a number of animals—bears, ground squirrels, prairie dogs, some humans—prepare to go into hibernation. They hoard food; they burrow into their dens, trees, holes or bulky sweaters, and move as little as possible; metabolism slows, and pounds are carefully guarded. As temperatures warm, …

Salmon is easy enough to include in your meals. Same with heart-healthy walnuts and cancer-fighting tomatoes. But what about fiber-filled wheat germ? How do you make the most of essential fatty acid–rich flaxseed oil? And if you’re not a tea drinker, where can you add …

Twenty years ago, doctors advised patients to use margarine, eat pasta and avoid chocolate; now, we know margarine can kill you faster than butter, pasta increases the risk of heart disease and chocolate is really good for you. So what’s the truth about heart healthy …

Confused by all the “natural” sweeteners on your grocer’s shelves? Here’s the scoop. White sugar from cane or beets is highly refined, with a pronounced, adverse effect on insulin and blood sugar. Natural sweeteners are less refined and rich in naturally occurring minerals, and many …

It’s so widespread that doctors and researchers have dubbed depression “The common cold of mental illness.” In spite of its frequent manifestation, few good treatments have emerged. Now, researchers are finding that the right balance of nutrients, combined with lifestyle changes can effectively treat depression, …

You can’t avoid getting older, but the foods you eat play a crucial role in keeping your body healthy and your brain functioning well into your senior years. Researchers and anti-aging experts agree that eating an abundance of antioxidants, monounsaturated fats, and omega-3 fats can …

Feeling a little foggy? It may be a normal part of getting older, or it may be something more serious. It’s typical in aging to lose some mental sharpness. With aging, the brain cells begin to deteriorate, and essential fuels aren’t delivered as efficiently. But …

You had black tea sweetened with agave, low-fat yogurt, and mango for breakfast; lunch was a turkey breast sandwich on whole-grain bread. You snacked on grapes and organic peanuts. But these innocent and healthy-sounding choices may be creating an overly acid condition in your body. …