Make calories count

The Empty Calorie Trap: A HealthCentral explainer

Empty calories are a diet killer.  Learn what they are and how to avoid them.  

Eat to Breathe Better with COPD

Food is the fuel you need in order to survive and to perform all activities – including breathing. Good nutrition also helps the body fight infections, the very infections that can settle in your lungs.

Know Your Body

How Much Do You Know About Your Workout

Understanding what your body does when you work out (and what it does not do) can help you create a more effective and rewarding exercise regimen.

Food IQ

Test Your Spring Food IQ

Spring has sprung.  Do you know which foods will shine in your meals this time of year?  Take our quiz and enjoy spring's bounty. 

Eat Well

Six Ingredients that Can Stretch Your Budget

The economy is in the pits, but your diet does not have to follow.  Use these ingredients to stretch your budget and still create wonderful meals. 

New Feature

Introducing: Diet and Exercise Slide Shows

Check out HealthCentral's new slide show feature giving you quick easy answers to some of your most common nutrition and exercise questions. 

Protein

I'm A Vegetarian - Am I Getting Enough Protein? 

Vegetarian's often struggle to get the protein they need.  Read how to get enough protein in your diet without eating meat. 

60 Minutes

Make a 60 Minute Work Out Fly By

Health officials now recommend 60 minutes of physical activity to stay healthy.  Make those 60 minutes fly by with these tips.