Recipe: Lemon Linguine With Clam Sauce
Proximity to the coast makes seafood like clams, squid, and octopus a big part of Mediterranean diets.

Recipe: Roasted Cumin-Carrot Soup
Since Mediterranean diets focus on plenty of vegetables, try starting out a meal with a bowl of this soup.

Protect Yourself Against Food Poisoning
Tips to keep your kitchen and your food bacteria-free.

Low Vitamin D Linked to Heart Risk
But experts are split on the need for supplements.

One More Reason to Eat Fish
Researchers agree that the benefits outweigh the risks.

Would You Like a Glass of Resveratrol?
The healthy antioxidants found in red wine are present in this new supplement.

Mediterranean Diet Helps Alzheimer's Sufferers
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Add yet another health benefit to eating the Mediterranean way -- the veggie-rich, meat-poor diet may slow the progress of Alzheimer's disease, a study hints.

Recipe: Mackerel (or Halibut) with Pepperonata, Watercress & Mint
Mackerel has twice the amount of omega-3 fatty acids as salmon, and Spanish and Atlantic mackerel (not king mackerel) are sustainable and low in contaminants.

Study Finds Spinach, Eggs Ward Off Cause of Blindness
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Two nutrients found in eggs, spinach and other leafy green vegetables, offer some protection against the most common cause of blindness among the elderly, researchers said on Monday.

Soy-Based Supplement May Lower Cardiac Risk
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Daily supplements of genistein, a naturally occurring compound found in soy, combined with calcium, and vitamin D, as well as a healthy diet, may help prevent heart disease and help regulate blood sugar in postmenopausal women with bone loss, study findings suggest.

High Levels of Mercury Found in New York Sushi
20% of Tuna Sushi Cuts Exceed Federal Action Level

Omega-3 Fatty Acids Slow Eye Disease
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Dietary supplements of omega-3-polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA), the healthy fatty acid found in certain fish or fish oils, nuts, seeds, vegetable oils and other foods, reduces the disease progress in the eye.

Whole Grains May Cut Risk of Inflammatory Diseases
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - The health benefits of whole grains may extend beyond the heart, according to a new study that links the foods to a lower risk of inflammatory conditions such as arthritis or asthma.

Can You Tell the Good Fats From the Bad Fats?
Some fats you should never eat. Some you should rarely eat and others you should actually eat more. Which is which? Our editors unravel the confusing world of fat so that you can have a healthier diet.

Ten Tricks for Eating Less
Learning to cut back on meals is a skill, much like riding a bicycle. It takes some time and practice, but once you've got it down, you never forget how. This article contains some simple, but very useful tricks to get you on the right path.

Eat Right, Save Your Eyesight
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - High dietary levels of omega-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids and fish may reduce the risk of age-related macular degeneration, new research suggests.

Add Years With Smart Cooking Tricks
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - By relying more on steaming, boiling and stewing to cook foods and using acidic marinades on meat cooked with dry heat, people may be able to stay healthier, a New York City researcher suggests.

Go Ahead, Have a Snack Attack!
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A couple snacks each day might help elderly adults ensure they get enough calories and needed nutrients.

Egg Quiz: Test Your Food Shopping IQ
Learn why all eggs are NOT the same.

Don’t be a Salty Dog
Why we should eat less salt