BMI not accurate in predicting obesity risk, study finds

Share on Pinterest Research suggests that Body Mass Index (BMI) may not be an accurate indicator for predicting obesity among adults. Luis Alvarez/Getty Images Researchers investigated the accuracy of Body Mass Index (BMI) in predicting obesity among adults aged 20-59 years old. They found that BMI predicted less than half of people with obesity as … Read more

8 Magnesium-Rich Foods

Different foods contain varying amounts of magnesium, and some are easier and more practical to incorporate into a daily diet than others. Here’s a look at some of the foods that are considered magnesium-rich and easy to add to your next meal, according to Dr. Maples and Dr. Minich. Pumpkin seeds Out of all the … Read more

FDA to test out nutrition labels on the front of food packaging

The United States Food and Drug Administration will test out labels on the front of food packages in the hope of giving shoppers better access to nutrition information, the agency said. The goal is to address diet-related chronic disease by “empowering consumers with nutrition information to help them more easily identify healthier choices and encouraging … Read more

Up Your Nutrition Game With Chia Seeds

Nutrition Packed with fiber, antioxidants and vitamins, chia seeds are good for you and your gut You may remember chia seeds from the Ch-Ch-Ch-Chia Pets® of the 1980s. While you can still buy these sprouting terracotta pets, chia seeds are even more popular today as a health food. Advertising Policy Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit … Read more

Can we train our taste buds for health?

“Our ability to sense [tastes] involves a delicate dance between our genetic makeup & the foods we encounter . . .” “Our ability to sense [tastes] involves a delicate dance between our genetic makeup & the foods we encounter . . .”