Melissa Diane Smith

Both have therapeutic health effects, but they aren’t the same.

Broaden your lunch and dinner horizons with these 12 main-course salads—the original (and oh-so-versatile!) no-cook fast food. Plus, our 8 favorite healthy salad dressings.

If you experience the uncomfortable condition of constipation, especially when under stress, try these nutritional and lifestyle strategies

Grass-fed? Organic? Natural? Certified Humane? Make sense of the meat counter with this guide to meat labels.

Want to enjoy your favorite spread without the guilt? Grass-fed is the way to go

This common veggie is hidden in multitudes of food products, and if you’re sensitive to it, you can experience everything from rashes and abdominal pain to cravings and binge-eating.

If your kids need to avoid gluten, don't despair!  Here are 15 nutritionist-approved gluten-free recipes for kids with lunch box options they'll love (and adults will too!).

The USDA’s new GMO disclosure law doesn’t provide the clear labeling and understandable terms Americans want, but there are still surefire ways to steer clear of genetically modified foods at the store.

From Thanksgiving through New Year’s, watch out for these foods and products where the problematic protein lurks.

Staying away from GMOs is a challenge during the food-focused holiday season—but not impossible! Here's how to navigate Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hanukkah sans GMOs.

If you have difficulty swallowing, or are recovering from oral, neck, or gastrointestinal surgery, try these easy-to-go-down sources of protein, carbs, and fats.