Healthy Food Chart

Turns out that the association between drinking and smoking (as in, “I only smoke when I’m having a few drinks.”) isn’t just a cultural or social phenomenon. According to the Duke University Center for Nicotine and Smoking Research, alcohol and…

Q. I was wondering if the calorie counts are accurate for raw potatoes. I’ve heard they have a lot of “resistant starch.” Does this mean that some of the calories listed do not get fully digested and pass through our…

Do artificial sweeteners lead to weight gain? A lot of people rushed to judgment against artificial sweeteners based on preliminary evidence that they might increase appetite or sugar cravings, or even cause elevated blood sugar levels. But the ensuing research…

Q. In researching antioxidants, I’ve come across lists of foods ranked by ORAC and flavanol content. Which is more important if one wishes to eat a very high antioxidant diet? Also, how does the older ORAC compare with the newer…

If you’re trying to manage your calorie intake, eating out can be extremely challenging. Researchers recently surveyed people to find out which aspects of eating in restaurants they found most difficult when trying to watch their weight. They also asked…