You should cut back on foods that have only limited nutritional value, that are overprocessed, or that contain too much fat, salt, sugar, and refined white flour.

Stuck in a food rut? You don't have to go far to find some overlooked food choices that are easy to prepare, pack a nutritional wallop and avoid unhealthy fats.

By adopting a dozen or so of these eating habits, most people can continue to enjoy the foods they like and still lose pounds. Don't forget to include daily exercise in the plan.

To move your diet to an even healthier level, you need to take another step: Choose everyday foods that are nutritional standouts — foods packed with vitamins, minerals, fiber and essential fatty acids.

At home or when dining out, here are suggestions on how to add the goodness of greens to your diet.

Here's some food for thought on several so-called super foods whose powers you may be overestimating.

Trust that when kids are hungry enough, they'll eat the healthy options you serve.

Often healthy eating requires a life change, but in time your new way of eating won’t feel so new—it will be a new normal.

Some diet advice is just plain wrong—and some can be dangerous to your health.

If you have a family history of a chronic condition, you can gain protective benefits by personalizing your diet to prevent specific diseases.

New evidence indicates that spaghetti sauce and other tomato products offer protection against certain cancers and other degenerative conditions.

Who doesn't want to believe that a food will give you lasting energy or that a yummy-tasting beverage is slimming?

Change your approach from a negative one—what can’t I eat—to a positive one—what can I eat—to make my diet more healthy.

Whether you’re trying to maintain a healthy weight or improve your health, junk food can sabotage a worthy effort.

The most important antioxidants are vitamin C, vitamin E, and carotenoids, including beta carotene.

If you feel “hungry” just a few hours after you’ve eaten a meal, it’s likely you’re responding to something you saw or smelled.