Can You Trust the Claims on Food Labels? When our government developed the current food labeling system, guidelines stated that any health claims on food packaging must pass strict scientific review. But now guidelines about food claims have been relaxed considerably. You need to read the "fine print," along with the claim.

Larger Avocado Serving Recommended For Those With Diabetes Diabetes dietary guidelines were recently changed. The newly revised Exchange Lists for Meal Planning is published by the American Diabetes Association and American Dietetic Association.

Avocados Recommended in Latest Diabetes Guidelines The latest guidelines issued by the American Diabetes Association emphasize a diet rich in monounsaturated fat for improved diabetes control.

Low-Carb Confusion Hundreds of newly available low-carb foods are actually making weight loss more difficult. Don’t let food package claims deceive you - a 2 gram carb protein bar could have 240 calories.

Eating-In For Better Health Even though we know commercially-prepared meals often aren’t the most healthful, we choose them for convenience. But there are ways to cook nutritious meals quickly and easily. Includes recipe for Mediterranean-Style Fish.

I Have Diabetes: What Should I Eat? You can help control your blood sugar, also called blood glucose, and diabetes when you eat healthy, get enough exercise, and stay at a healthy weight. Find out more about eating and diabetes.

I Have Diabetes: When Should I Eat? You should keep your blood sugar (also called blood glucose) at a healthy level to prevent or slow down diabetes problems.

Quick Fixings Are Sometimes Best It's the beginning of the make-it-ahead season. Quick, easy meals are a harbinger of summer, including this recipe for Mexican Chicken Salad.

Trans Fat Gets More Attention Changes are coming that may help consumers cut back on trans fat. More detailed information on food labels may help us make wiser health choices.

Do You Know What You Eat? Studies show that most people don't have an accurate view of their eating habits. The right kind of record-keeping can often supply people with the answers like nothing else can.

Family Mealtime Is More Than Just Sitting at the Table Sitting down as a family at the dinner table appears to play an important role in promoting healthful eating among adolescents.

Study Shows Healthy Eating Can Be Cheap One barrier to healthy eating noted frequently in consumer surveys is the perception that nutritious foods are more expensive than less healthy alternatives. But a new study found that choosing healthy food does not, in fact, increase the grocery bill.

Health Claims on Labels: The Whole Story Many foods now carry a label identifying them as sources of fiber or other substances that can lower the risk of heart disease or other health problems. But you may still miss the details and overestimate the impact of a particular food.

Using the Food Label to Help with Food Choices The food label offers complete, useful and accurate nutrition information for consumers. With today's food labels, consumers can make better food choices than ever before.