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As teens start making more of their own decisions about the clothes they wear, the friends they keep, and the activities they engage in, they start to make more choices about the foods they eat, too. And that can be bad news for teeth, because teens tend to be drawn toward foods that are pretty tough on tooth enamel. 3 Treats to WatchYou...

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A common misconception among people is that if you eat fat you will become fat. This is not the case if you choose healthy fats, don't over-do it, and get your 30-60 minutes of moderate activity as often as possible. Watch Kelly Pritchett, Ph.D., R.D. explain why fat is an essential part of our diet. ...

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Many teens often experiment with vegetarian diets for many different reasons and eventually may adapt the lifestyle completely. The problem with teens adopting this diet is it can often be hard for anyone, especially teens, to get the proper nutrients that are needed for healthy growth and overall living. Read the following article and consider speaking with a dietician if you are considering...

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1. Don’t skip meals. This backfires because you come to the next meal over hungry and eat more than intended.2. Fill up on lower calorie, nutrient dense foods such as fruits, veggies, popcorn, lean cold cuts on whole grain bread3. Make just one trip to the party buffet.4. Use a plate for even the smallest snack—you’ll eat less.5. Eat slowly and enjoy each...

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The past few weeks have seen the return of two seasonal drinks -- hot chocolate and eggnog. Both taste sinfully delicious, but one of them trumps the other in terms of healthfulness. Although I like both, I'm partial to hot chocolate. Its silky richness hits the spot on cold winter days. But as a registered dietitian and associate nutrition editor of EatingWell magazine, I had...

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Vitamins fall into two categories: fat soluble and water soluble. The fat-soluble vitamins — A, D, E, and K — dissolve in fat and can be stored in your body. The water-soluble vitamins — C and the B-complex vitamins (such as vitamins B6, B12, niacin, riboflavin, and folate) — need to dissolve in water before your body can absorb them. Because of this, your body can't store...

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As teenagers you may not think that things like preventing heart disease or hypertension matter much to you, and while it is true these diseases commonly do not come fully until you are older you CAN start taking steps to prevent these diseases now. Also, if you get in the habit of getting enough fiber now chances are you will continue to get...

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