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The article discusses the Adventist Health Study-2 (AHS-2) conducted by the Loma Linda University School of Public Health throughout the U.S. and Canada since 2002. It mentions that the study revealed the variation of food intake among dietary patterns. The article tackles type 2 diabetes, cancer and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors.

The article offers reviews for several restaurants in Houston, Texas, which include Mai's Restaurant, Asia Market and Pondicherri.

The article presents an overview of organic dairy farms and discusses their environmental benefits, the benefits that they provide to farm animals and healthful products which they provide to consumers. A discussion of an organic farm research project which is conducted in partnership with the Rodale Institute in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, Organic Valley Dairy Farmers, and the farm of James and Ida Burkholder, whose farmland borders the Rodale Institute, is presented.

The article reports on a decline which has been seen in the U.S. in the number of consumers who are willing to cook for themselves or their families and an increase which has been seen in the number of consumers who reheat convenience foods instead of cooking or dine out several times per week. A discussion of the annual Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives conference, organized by the Harvard School of Public Health and the Culinary Institute of America, is presented. Several recipes are offered. INSET: RECIPES.

The article offers information on male infertility and mentions that a nutrient rich diet may play an important role in improving male fertility. It presents the views of registered dietitians (RDs) regarding the link between diet and conception and also notes the relationship between obesity and poor sperm count. Also noted is the role micronutrients and antioxidants like folic acid, selenium, and zinc play in the quality of sperm.

The article discusses different Mediterranean diet originated in island of Pantelleria located on the Mediterranean Sea. It provides recipes for pantescan salad, pantelleria pesto, and warm caponata with toasted almonds. It mentions that Pantelleria is notable for ancient sweet wine Passito di Pantelleria and people there are proud of their tricks known to be especially acute in taste. It presents traditional Mediterranean dishes and discusses health asset of the Mediterranean diet. INSET: Portrait of a Mediterranean Diet.

The author discusses the health benefits of antioxidant metabolism and bioavailability. She states that various foods and dietary supplements are enlisted into the oxygen radical absorbance capacity (ORAC) list, a laboratory tool used to measure antioxidant potency of foods. She mentions the demerits of ORAC such as it is responsive to only few antioxidants. Further, she discusses several antioxidant clinical trials on humans with ORAC. She opines intake of a wide variety of whole plant foods.

The article focuses on osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to fracture. It highlights the role of calcium and vitamin D as the important tool in preventing bone disease. It mentions that the bone disease can cause devastation impact on individuals leading to lots of health problem. Topics include calcium and vitamin D controversy, healthful eating patterns, and weight and exercise.

The article describes Meatless Monday, a non profit initiative of The Monday Campaigns developed in association with the Johns Hopkins' Bloomberg School of Public Health which encourages people to cut meat from their diet once a week and increase an intake of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Cutting meat can improve health and reduce carbon footprint. It offers link to the website to provide information related to nutritional and environmental benefits, articles, and recipes.

The article discusses whether consumption of sugar has negative effects on health. For many years healthcare community is warning people that too much consumption of sugar-related products causes obesity and subsequently leads to type 2 diabetes. However, recent studies have shown that sugar is not the only culprit in causing obesity, but moderation in sugar intake or expending calories after high intake of sugary food is advised to maintain good health.

The author discusses on the best places to dine in Philadelphia. She lists out various food trucks in Philadelphia, including Yumtown, Kung Fu Hoagies and Cucina Zapata. She mentions about farm-to-table dining restaurants such as Vedge and The Farm and Fisherman. She states that one can also find a variety of ethnic food neighborhoods such as Chinatown and the Italian Market as well as traditional cuisines from around the globe in Philadelphia.

The article describes shopping trends in the food sector, highlighted during the Oldways Supermarket Dietitian Symposium in Savannah, Georgia and how these trends can be exploited by Registered dietitians (RDs) to serve clients better. Convenience options reign supreme when it comes to consumer food choices. Social networking sites and smart phone applications have impacted consumers' food choices. RDs can post nutritive recipes and offer nutrient-rich food choices through these sites.

The article discusses the causes and risk factors of sudden cardiac death (SCD) and explains different strategies that should be adopted for its prevention. Scarring of the heart, heart medications, electrical abnormalities, cardiomyopathy and recreational drug use are some of the risk factors that increase the chances of SCD. Several modifications in primary and secondary dietary habits can help ameliorate the risks of coronary artery disease that often leads to SCD.

The article discusses whether tomato is beneficial in reducing prostate cancer risk in men. Tomatoes contain several nutrients that may be responsible for their cancer-protective properties, including vitamins A and C, fiber, and potassium, as well as carotenoids, lycopene, phytoene, and phytofluene. It offers tips to include fresh and processed tomatoes in diet through sandwiches, pitas, wraps, salads, tacos, pilafs, and pasta dishes and enjoy its health benefits.