Though your genes determine how much cholesterol your body produces naturally, your diet plays a role too. If you're worried about your cholesterol, aim to eat less saturated fat and more fruits and vegetables. Add these foods to your diet, too.

I've never been a fan of low-carb diets: Our bodies and our brains need carbohydrates to work effectively. Of course, not all carbohydrates are created equal. Here are six "great" carbs to keep in your diet.

Making sure your workout is challenging without overdoing it is one way to prevent muscle soreness. But research also points to some foods and beverages that can help ward off and minimize exercise-related muscle soreness.

On average, Americans consume 475 calories of added sugars every day (that's 30 teaspoons). Compare this with the American Heart Association's recommendation that American women limit their added sugars to no more than 100 calories (or 6 teaspoons) of added sugars per day and men consume no more than 150 calories (9 teaspoons) daily.

Recent research suggests eating more fiber as a way to prevent weight gain or even encourage weight loss. Here are five fiber-rich foods that help do the weight loss work for you.

Check out these eight essential ingredients of Italian cuisine, compiled by EatingWell's editors, that you should add to your diet.

When it comes to choosing what to eat, I like to get a lot of nutritional bang for my buck, so to speak. The best deals? "Superfoods" that are far more plentiful in nutrients than they are in calories and that research has shown deliver health benefits.

You can eat what you want and not gain a pound -- if you've banked calories to spend. Here are 10 simple ways to free up an extra 1,000 calories for a future splurge.

The past few weeks have seen the return of two seasonal drinks -- hot chocolate and eggnog. Both taste sinfully delicious, but one of them trumps the other in terms of healthfulness.

Even though you're likely baring less skin during the winter months, it's still important to pay attention to your skin.

Making every last minute of shut-eye count means knowing what can actually help you sleep and what hinders sleep. Here are six sleep myths to ignore, as reported in "EatingWell" magazine.

If you happen to overindulge, though, don't beat yourself up about it: the best way to handle a slip-up is to get back on track ASAP. And even better news is that research suggests these 5 foods can help you rebound from the damage of a rich meal.

There's no better time than the present to talk about immune-boosting myths -- from colds to allergies.

You gotta love fiber. Not only does it keep your GI system running smoothly and your heart healthy, it also can keep you from outgrowing your pants. Yes, fiber is a well-known natural slimming aid.