Lose weight and reduce hot flashes! New study shows that weight loss may be associated with improvements in hot flushes in overweight/obese women.

Are you what is being classified as a “lifestyle user” of beverages. You may be called a “lifestyle user” if you are not very athletic but you instead select sports nutritional products as part of a healthier lifestyle.  Perhaps you look for a beverage as  a quick meal replacement or simply a healthy snack.  The best beverage for you may be water first since you are not very active and then consider your sport type beverages on days you work out.

New study shows that parents of overweight or obese kids do not notice their child’s weight problem. To help, many MD’s now have guides and charts in their offices.

Nutritional labeling and point-of-purchase signs influence healthy food choices and that is good news. Do you notice any of these trends when you grocery shop?

New research study shows a healthy body weight is better predictor of lower blood pressure than cardiovascular fitness.

New study shows that most Americans want to improve their health, but that a number of them may be uncertain on the steps they should be taking.

Certain meat components may increase bladder cancer risk says new study.

New study shows that most Americans trying to lose/maintain their weight change the amount of food that they eat , the type of food they eat , and also  increase their exercise.

New study shows that around 60% of those surveyed did not trust dietary supplement advertising. What do you think?

We believe that to help parents make simple positive nutrition changes in the family diet, they should use easy tools and checklists that can be found on government websites, from doctors and Registered Dietitians.