Smoothies are one of the easiest ways to pack more fruit into your day. Toss in a banana, add some berries, blend, and you have what looks like a perfectly healthy drink. But research from the ...

Current research shows that garlic may have some real health benefits, such as protection against the common cold and the potential to help lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels. Garlic comes in ...

Bananas are rich in soluble fiber. During digestion, soluble fiber dissolves in liquid to form a gel. Unripe (green) bananas also contain resistant starch, a type of fiber that your body does not ...

Cynthia Sass is a nutritionist and registered dietitian with master's degrees in both nutrition science and public health. Frequently seen on national TV, she's Health's contributing nutrition editor ...