Health

New research shows that a plant-based diet, minus the animal products, leads to a healthier digestive tract that can offer additional protection from harmful bacteria such as E. coli.

HoneyBaked Ham’s website states that their products are gluten free. So why did my son feel sick after eating it?

While sinusitis sufferers generally reach for Western remedies for their stuffy woes, recent research shows that natural methods of relief may work better in solving sinus problems. Here are seven natural remedies to try.

The liver and kidneys aren’t the only organs calling out for a cleanse. Our increasing awareness about the health-beauty connection could make “skin detox” the next big thing.

Although not a straight-up Atkins revival, Americans are again turning to protein for nutritional—and weight management—salvation. Here’s the latest research on the protein front.

In a study published this week, eating a higher-protein diet led to more lean muscle—and much less body fat storage than eating a low-protein diet. Find more tips for boosting your metabolism here.

While organically-grown produce is light years better than conventional agriculture, it can also negatively affect the eco-system if it’s not done sustainably.

Can’t remember your 2011 New Year’s resolution? Don’t beat yourself up. It’s difficult to make a healthy change in a culture of quick fixes that doesn’t value realistic goals when it comes to diet, exercise or other habits. Have you set yourself up for failure by believing in an impossible ideal?

Combine ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen and enjoy the scents and taste of this wintertime drink.