All Entries For healthy eating
You Asked: ''What Are Some Ways to Reduce the Sodium in My Diet?''
Get easy tips for reducing the amount of sodium in your diet.
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Is Sodium a Problem? Walk Away from the Shaker!
Boston Market has created a stir by removing salt shakers from their restaurant tables. Learn why this could be the best option to reducing sodium intake.
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Food Showdown: The Truth about Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte
Are all lattes at Starbucks created equal? Here's how the seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte stacks up.
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Should You Believe the 'Organic Isn't Healthier' Study?
News outlets have been reporting on a recent study that claims organic food isn't any better for you. Should you save your money? Read this first!
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Healthy Choices Aren't Always Easy, No Matter Who You Are
Olympic athletes don't get their bodies without a lot of hard work. Because they are being told what and when to eat and when to eat is it easier for them? My guess is "no."
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16 Ways to Say Yes to Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt (also called strained yogurt) is not only thicker but also provides twice the protein of traditional yogurt. Here are 16 ways to enjoy Greek yogurt.
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Food Showdown: Which Shrimp Dish is the Better Catch?
Can you guess which shrimp dish packs the least amount of calories and fat?
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Food Showdown: Which DQ Entree is the Bigger Calorie Bomb?
Which end-of-summer splurge is the "lighter" choice--a bacon double cheeseburger, or a fried chicken basket?
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Sweet Deception: Why You Can't Trust 'Sugar' Labels
If you're trying to cut back on added sugars, don't look at the nutrition label! Here's why it may be fooling you.
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Study: Adding Fiber Can Be a Pain the Gut
Fiber helps fill you up and ward off hunger--if Mother Nature put it in your food. When fiber is added to processed foods by manufacturers, it can have unsavory side effects.
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Food Showdown: Pick the Healthier Hearty Side Dish
Which low-calorie Wendy's side item will keep you fuller, longer?
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You Asked: Do Drinks Like Coffee, Tea or Diet Soda Count toward My Daily Water Quota?
One of the most common questions new SparkPeople members have is "Do drinks like coffee, tea or diet soda count toward my daily water quota?"
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Reader's Request: How Do You Get Kids to Eat a Healthy Lunch?
Members asked: How can you get kids excited about eating right away from home--especially at school? Share your tips with fellow parents.
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Food Showdown: Can Quesadillas Be Healthy?
Can cheesy quesadillas really be healthy? Find out in today's Food Showdown!
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New Study Reveals Possible Way to Lose Weight for Good
Learn which macronutrient composition influences clinically significant long-term weight loss.
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