But low-carb diets can also be disadvantageous by being "hard to sustain and may unnecessarily restrict nutrient-dense foods like fruits, beans and whole grains," says Young. Such foods, she says, ...

Reducing dietary sodium and following the DASH diet each lower 10-year risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, with ...

When people following a low-carb diet were grouped by how much total fat they ate, further patterns emerged regarding their ...

Some types of beef jerky are healthier than others. When choosing jerky, look for the following, the experts say: Grass-fed ...

New research from the University of Waterloo suggests increasing the ratio of dietary potassium to sodium intake may be more ...

Training patients to read food labels can lead to healthier eating habits, diet and nutrition specialists say.

Carbs have the greatest effect on blood sugar levels, but other nutrients also play a role. Saturated fat and sodium may ...

High blood pressure continues to rise around the world. It now affects more than 30% of adults and stands as the leading cause of heart disease, stroke, and early death. But behind this growing health ...

The average American eats nearly 50% more sodium than recommended, raising long-term health risks. Here's how to cut back ...

Recent research says potassium-rich foods like bananas might be more effective at controlling hypertension than simply ...