nutrition

Many pregnant women avoid fish for fear of the mercury content, but a recent study shows that increased fish consumption did not increase mercury levels and does provide for benefits for the baby.

My daughter is graduating high school and leaving for college this fall. She'll be in charge of her own fitness and nutrition. And frankly, I don’t think I’ve prepared her enough for this transition.

Rest and recovery consists of a lot more than just not working out. There are better ways to rest and there are recovery tools you need to be implementing. These are the seven things I recommend.

Reading "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" made me think how I listen to and maintain my own body. How we handle our exercise and nutrition isn't too different from caring for our vehicles.

It's possible to overeat even when it comes to healthy foods. Restaurants are serving us more and more, too. So how do you know how much you need and how much you burn? Here's the math.

Looking for an easy way to explain healthy eating to your friends? Jonathan was, too, so he made this video (after he did years of geeky science reading) to help us spread the good nutrition word.

You know you have the genes your parents gave you, but do you know behavior can change how those genes "express" themselves? A good diet can change your genes and keep you healthier.

Research shows lifestyle, diet, and exercise can actually shape and change our genes, and thus our eventual offspring, for better or worse. Better habits can lead to healthier DNA...and super babies!

The Healing Kitchen combines traditional wisdom, scientific research, and simple recipes to provide a good starting point for anyone who is interested in the healing power of food.

Did you know mushrooms can help your athletic performance? Learn about these three types of mushrooms that can boost your immune system, your endurance, and your training.

Nothing causes as much division at the dinner table as discussing religion, politics, or soy. Let's take a look at this little bean and discuss the pros and cons of it being in your diet.