USDA sets guidelines for healthier school meals

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - School meals for millions of children will be healthier under obesity-fighting U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards unveiled on Wednesday that double the amount of fruits and vegetables in cafeteria lunches - but won't pull French fries from the menu. In the first major changes to school meals in more than 15 years, the new USDA guidelines will affect nearly 32 ...

Meals made easy with avocados

Even when you're balancing a busy schedule, it doesn't have to be challenging to try to eat right all the time and honor your resolutions. Eating healthy doesn't always require a lot of preparation time, especially when you use ingredients that are easy to work with and inherently nutritious.

Penny-wise cuts of meat

Don't overlook these humble offerings at the meat counter. You'll discover they offer great flavor, terrific texture and big savings at the cash register. And working them into weekly meals couldn't be easier. Note: The average cost of these cuts of meat was calculated based on prices listed at four U.S. supermarkets.

Should you go vegan to save your heart?

Nobody disputes the benefits, but some experts suggest other, moderate steps might be more realistic for most Americans.

Walmart Helps People Eat Healthy

As a part of the initiative to build a healthy America, retail-major Walmart Stores has decided to label the foods that meet its health standards.