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Paying attention to what you eat is important.

Opinion: Unfortunately, we are what we eat

CHICAGO -- People don't know how to eat right. Almost from birth, the food we take in and the way it is marketed conspire to make us addicted and even sick. As … Read More

Jessica Alba's first book has landed on the New York Times best-sellers list.

Jessica Alba’s first book becomes NY Times best seller

Jessica Alba can now add the distinction of being a New York Times best-selling author to her impressive list of accomplishments as her first book, “The … Read More

Jessica Alba reveals her secret to eco-friendly, stylish living with her new book "The Honest Life."

Jessica Alba gets honest about food, fashion, home and style in new book

Jessica Alba seems to have it all: two beautiful daughters, a doting husband and a successful acting career. The 31-year-old is also a passionate … Read More

A judge in New York City has overturned May Michael Bloomberg's ban on the sale of large sugary drinks.

Judge overturns NYC’s controversial sugary drink ban opposed by Hispanic group

A judge has overturned a ban on the sale of large sugary drinks in New York City, just one day before the law was to take effect as part of Mayor Michael … Read More

Adi will not anything else but Ketchup.

Urban baby blog: The Ketchup diet for picky eaters

My child stopped eating food. Completely. She'll drink her juice and her milk, but she won't eat actual food anymore. This morning, for breakfast, Adi had a … Read More

Wellness expert/personal trainer/nutrition coach, Josette Puig, giving a group fitness class. (Courtesy Josette Puig)

10 tips for an emotionally healthy new year

It’s a brand new year, and you are anxious to start 2013 with vigor, but there’s a small problem --you’re feeling sluggish after about a month straight of … Read More

This coconut and calabaza rice includes the latest power food—coconut oil. (Photo/Betty Cortina)

A healthy idea: Coconut oil

There’s one every year. An “it” ingredient that’s declared the ultimate power food. Not long ago, it was salmon with its healthy Omega 3’s. Then came … Read More

LA students take nutrition into their own hands.

L.A. students sell salads to peers

Much in the world of fresh vegetables, homemade wontons and poached chicken was foreign to student Rafael Alvirde, until he became part of a new LAUSD program … Read More

A soft drink vending machine (R) and one featuring sports drinks are shown at a health facility January 6, 2004 in Des Plaines, Illinois.(Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)

Opinion: Giving moms a fighting chance

CHICAGO -- The American Beverage Association did me a huge favor last week: It gave me a little help at some vending machines. The association announced a … Read More

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Latino’s proven to be more Vitamin D deficient than other races

MCALLEN - Ninfa Perez is getting her Vitamin D levels checked. "I had been hearing all about the Vitamin D deficiency and the side effects, so I got … Read More