In a ruling in May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that brown rice, a 100% whole grain, is one of a growing list of foods permitted to bear a label claiming health benefits. Although brown rice is already accepted as a good source of dietary fiber, the new FDA position further acknowledges that brown rice is a whole-grain food that can help lower the risk of specific life-threatening diseases.

Fish and shellfish are a rich source of high-quality protein, are low in saturated fat and contain healthy omega-3 fatty acids. That's why the AHA encourages adults in the general population to consume fish two to three times per week. However, nearly all fish and shellfish contain traces of mercury, which can harm unborn babies and young children. To address this concern, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and

Almost daily, people ask fitness professionals about the latest and greatest dietary supplements that claim to enhance physical performance. Although it is outside the scope of practice of personal trainers and fitness instructors ever to recommend a particular ergogenic aid to anyone, clients want to know if these products produce the results promised in the ads. There is no denying that ...