Phytochemicals are molecules believed to be beneficial to human health. Phytochemicals also act as helpful antioxidants.

Mar 17, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Natural chemicals in herbs can minimize the toxic advanced glycation endproducts (AGEs) caused by diabetic high blood sugar and reduce inflammatory degenerative diseases.

Dec 15, 2008 - Art Ayers

To lead a healthy lifestyle, you must first know why what you put in your mouth can have an impact on your life - whether it's over the next hour or 30 years from now.

Nov 8, 2009 - Carly Sharec

Effects of food chemicals can be very severe. Learn a few things about how food chemicals came to be a part of the foods you eat today.

Mar 17, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Top cancer-fighting foods that should be consumed as part of a balanced, healthy diet for their anti-cancer potential.

Jul 29, 2009 - Tanya Martinenko

Whether linked to diseases of affluence or poverty, it's widely accepted in medical circles that diet is an important causative factor in the development of cancers.

Dec 18, 2009 - Allan Johnson

By eating the right foods you can greatly enhance your memory capacity. Here are some tips for remaining mentally sharp as you age....

Jul 8, 2008 - Venice Kichura

Some foods, such as some vegetables, herbs, green tea & olive oil have nutrients, especially antioxidants, that neutralize free radicals & delay aging.

Jul 4, 2010 - Nita Mukherjee

Food can both harm and protect the body and certain foods have been found to have more cancer-fighting abilities than others. Why are some foods better than others?

Mar 3, 2010 - Noreen Kassem

A super food is one that gives complete and balanced nutrition, which is easily assimilated. With these foods, you won't need to buy most other expensive supplements.

Feb 28, 2009 - Paul Louis

Even with the bad news about what may be in our favorite grilled foods, there are ways to minimize the damage done by the harmful substances referred to as PAHs.

May 19, 2008 - Traci Vandermark

The fruits, vegetables, proteins, carbohydrates and spices that are high in vitamins and minerals that are good for the body.

Apr 22, 2010 - Karyl Anderson

Cancer claims over 500,000 lives a year, according to the National Cancer Institute. But food choices can lower the risk of cancer and can be a natural cancer treatment.

Mar 29, 2009 - Bridget Coila

Sometimes the simple and obvious is overlooked when it comes to nutritional awareness. Appearance and color of produce often indicate their nutritional function.

Mar 8, 2009 - Paul Louis

Foods with antioxidants are important to help decrease oxidative stress in the body. Knowing which foods contain high levels of antioxidants helps dietary planning.

Nov 18, 2009 - Melissa Murfin

Pairing cheaper healthy foods with more expensive ingredients is the key to dining on a budget without feeling deprived.

Jan 19, 2010 - Natalie Cooper

In a stressful world where time is limited and budgets strained, action can be taken to make value menu items healthier and not an obstacle to a good eating program.

Jan 2, 2010 - Rick McBride

The mind, to perform at its peak, needs special nutrients. There are six essential foods that can help improve memory and keep it sharp into old age.

Jan 16, 2011 - Mario Carini

Although variety is key, like so many things, a few foods stand out above the rest when it comes to helping create a diabetes diet to control blood glucose levels.

Sep 17, 2009 - Genevieve Kiger

A vitamin and nutrient rich diet provides energy and helps to protect the body from illness and disease. Can the same be said for nutritional supplements?

Aug 21, 2009 - Laurie Pizans