In the fight against America’s obesity epidemic, cities and states are taking a new tactic: Requiring chain restaurants to post nutrition information on their menus and menu boards.

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Although some people aren’t opposed to smoking some weed, most wouldn’t think of eating one. It’s a shame, really, since a succulent weed named purslane is not only delicious but also among the world’s healthiest foods. Of course, there are many superfoods that never see the inside of a shopping cart.

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Take vitamin D, the “sunshine” vitamin, so named because it is produced primarily in the skin through a chemical reaction that requires ultraviolet light. Increasingly, nutritionists recommend that you boost your daily intake because of vitamin D’s potential to help fight certain types of cancer.

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Adding spices to your diet can curb hunger, strengthen muscles, boost your brainpower and improve mood, new research shows. Plus, you get instant big-time flavor for a few calories and nearly zero fat. Toss spices on your eats to… Stay slender

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If you are sick, it is of the utmost importance to get rid of the cause of your disease. Don’t just fight your symptoms. Roger French in his book “The man who lived in three centuries” described the problem accurately: “Consider a garbage can. If the can is full of garbage, there will be rats and flies around it.

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Managing diabetes is about more than just monitoring your insulin levels. As with many things, your diet can play a significant part in maximizing your health.

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The lure of between-meal snacking is one of the main obstacles to losing weight or maintaining an already slim-and-trim body. But never fear… You don’t have to give up the occasional nosh entirely, as long as you stick to low-calorie foods. In fact, eating regularly throughout the day keeps your metabolism up and keeps your blood sugar at a more consistent level.

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You may have heard the old saying “you are what you eat,” but nobody ever takes that to heart. Yet it’s true — diet plays an important role in the overall health of your largest organ – your skin. But you don’t necessarily have to eat good food to receive its healing benefits. If you’ve tried expensive, over-the-counter medicines that didn’t work, go no further than your kitchen for these homegrown skin remedies.

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Supplements containing a soy compound called genistein may help increase women’s bone mass after menopause, a study suggests.

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We all know the importance of adequate hydration. However, water consumption requires a balance of sorts and it’s entirely possible to drink too much water.

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