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How many olive-oil-rich meals does it take before your heart starts to benefit? It's possible your body will start reaping rewards after a single meal. In a study of people with high cholesterol, their blood samples showed less clotting potential just 2 hours after eating a breakfast containing phenolic-rich olive oil. The Path to HeartRead more

Shrimp, Tortellini & Spinach     Prep time: 5 minutes Total time:  25 minutes Makes:  4 servings, 1 ½ cups each What You Need: ·      1 pkg. (9 oz.) refrigerated cheese tortellini ·      1/4 cup  KRAFT Roasted Red Pepper Italian with Parmesan Dressing ·      2 cloves garlic, minced ·      1 can  (14-1/2 oz.) no-salt-added dicedRead more

In a study, overweight people who drank skim milk instead of fruit juice at breakfast ate about 9 percent fewer calories at their midday meal. The Skinny on Skim MilkThe group of overweight men and women had a couple of slices of toast with margarine and jam along with their milk or juice. And evenRead more

A low-glycemic-index diet has long been touted as a way to avoid blood sugar problems. And now it seems this approach to eating may help keep your eyes in good standing, too. In a study, people who took a low-glycemic-index approach to their meals had a lower risk of both early and advanced age-related macularRead more

To slash your stroke risk by 80 percent, there are just five simple health habits to keep in mind:Walk every day, maintain a healthy weight, avoid cigarette smoke, enjoy alcohol only in moderation, and eat as nutritiously as you can. Some of these you probably already do. But tack on the missing items and yourRead more