Health Today

Struggling to shed weight and keep it off? We asked seven dietitians for the single most important weight loss tip they share with patients. May their tips offer you some inspiration: Tip 1: Don’t let hunger deter you from sticking with your diet. Whatever diet you choose — and many different diets can help you lose weight — don’t give...

This publication is one of several resources from WIN that may help you and your family. It gives you tips on how to eat better and be more active while you are pregnant and after your baby is born. Use the ideas and tips in this publication to improve your eating pattern and be...

When the weather gets warm, it’s especially important to take extra steps to protect your family from food poisoning. Summer is a great time for outdoor picnics and barbecues, but the warm weather makes it easy for bacteria and superbugs in food to grow and cause food poisoning. Here are 7 things you can do...

1. Food for Sex What you eat can affect your sex life, says Lisa Masterson, M.D., an OB/GYN in private practice in Los Angeles. Make sure to eat foods loaded with what she calls the “sex vitamins”—A, C and E, as well as folic acid, a B vitamin—which act as antioxidants and help to release...

Eat before working out: In order to achieve long-term muscle building goals, it is very important that you follow the pre-workout nutrition. Eating some meal or snack at least one hour before your workout can give you a good amount of energy. Opt for fruits like bananas, and apples or protein shakes and bars. Hydrate your body: Nothing can...