How to Eat for More Energy

By Alexandra Zissu
The gluten-free diet has spawned celebrity followers, Twitter hashtags, and how-to books. Why the fuss? It's not because people are losing weight or buffing up. It's because they're feeling better--much better.

15 Surprisingly Healthy Fast Food Picks

By: H.K. Jones, RD
Is the drive-thru the fast lane to a heart attack? On the one hand, it's true: One slipup ("okay, sure, I'll take the large fries and apple pie with that") and you can add more than 800 high-in-saturated-fat calories to your takeout. But there is good news. Some of the burgers, sides, sandwiches, and even desserts aren't as bad for you as you might think. In fact, some are downright light! Here are 15 fast-food picks that are all figure-friendly -- unless of course you order them all at once.

3 Types of pizza you should never ever eat

By The Editors of Prevention
A crispy, chewy, carb-filled crust, sweet tomato sauce, gooey mozzarella, and spicy pepperoni... you know that pizza, though irresistible, isn’t exactly a health food. But even dieters indulge periodically in this classic American comfort food. There are, of course, tried-and-true ways to cut some fat from this favorite.

Should we ban fast food near schools?

A new study in California shows a strong link between teen obesity and the proximity of fast food restaurants to schools.

According to an article in the LA Times, the presence of a fast food chain like McDonald's, Burger King, Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut within walking distance of school (about 530 feet or less) resulted in a 5.2 percent increase in incidence of student obesity when compared with students attending schools not near restaurants.