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I have braces, and I am trying to get to a healthy weight. I read about eating 5 servings of fruits and veggies a day. But I can't eat apples and things like that. What do I eat to still eat healthy? - Finn Having braces is a great time to make healt...

I have braces, and I am trying to get to a healthy...

Are organic foods really that much better for you than regular food? And can you lose weight by eating only organic food? - Mandy Organic foods can be part of a healthy diet. Whether they are much better for you than conventional food is still up for...

Are organic foods really that much better for you ...

My mom does not like to cook, so a lot of time she buys pre-made food. I don't know how or have time or money to cook my own meals. Can I still eat healthy by having ready-made food? - George Yes, it is possible to eat healthy ready-made food. Ask yo...

My mom does not like to cook, so a lot of time she...

How can I get myself to stop eating the foods with sugar and salt that I crave every day? - Sara Many people have trouble with sweets and salty food because they taste good — but you don't need us to tell you that! Unfortunately, eating too much of t...

How can I get myself to stop eating the foods with...

Portion Distortion Cookies as big as frisbees. Muffins the size of flower pots. Bowls of pasta so deep, your fork can barely find the bottom. One reason people's waistlines have expanded over the past few decades is because food portions have too. Pe...

Portion Distortion Cookies as big as frisbees. Muf...

The nutrition facts label on your favorite breakfast cereal tells you it's full of vitamins and minerals. So it must be healthy, right? Just because a food is high in vitamins doesn't mean it's healthy overall. Sure, it's great that your favorite cer...

The nutrition facts label on your favorite breakfa...

What is Soy? You may have heard about soy foods in the news, including claims that soy prevents diseases such as cancer and heart disease. So what's the story on soy? Soy, a versatile bean, is found in foods like soy milk, soy sauce, miso (soybean pa...

What is Soy? You may have heard about soy foods in...

Quick action is essential during a serious allergic reaction. Kind of like a fire drill, it's smart to occasionally review the instructions your doctor gave you and run through the steps you would take in an emergency. Here are the top things to know...

Quick action is essential during a serious allergi...

Could you really lose weight just by eating healthy and not exercising? - Carleigh Eating a healthy diet does not ensure that you will lose weight. Your weight is a balance between the calories you take in and the calories you burn. You will lose wei...

Could you really lose weight just by eating health...

What do doctors do if someone has a high BMI because of muscle? - Kieran BMI (short for body mass index) is a tool that's used to decide if someone might have a weight problem. BMI can get a bit complicated in the teen years because of all the growin...

What do doctors do if someone has a high BMI becau...

Does eating late make you gain weight? - Robin As long as the number of calories you eat in a day is not more than the calories you burn, eating late won't cause you to gain weight. The same meal has the same calories at 10 p.m. as it does at 6 p.m. ...

Does eating late make you gain weight? - Robin As ...

Can I pop a pimple if I can see the white part? - Dan* It's tempting, but popping or squeezing a pimple won't necessarily get rid of the problem. Squeezing can push bacteria and pus deeper into the skin, which might cause more swelling and redness. S...

Can I pop a pimple if I can see the white part? - ...

Is counting calories a good thing or is it bad for my health? - Bianca It's always good to be aware of the amount of food you're eating, especially with overweight and obesity becoming more and more of a problem. That doesn't mean you need to pick up...

Is counting calories a good thing or is it bad for...

About Eating Disorders Every year, thousands of teens (and adults, too) develop eating disorders and eating disordered behaviors. In our image-obsessed culture, it can be easy to become critical of our bodies. Everyday concerns about healthy eating a...

About Eating Disorders Every year, thousands of te...

I don't skip breakfast or snacks and I eat a normal-sized lunch and dinner, but whenever I get home from school or late at night, I'm always starving and tend to overeat. What can I eat or do to feel full and prevent myself from overeating? - Iyesha ...

I don't skip breakfast or snacks and I eat a norma...

My doctor says I'm lactose intolerant and I drank some milk. Now I have the worst burning pain in my stomach. What is safe to take to ease the pain? - Shin* Lactose intolerance usually gives a person a stomachache and gas pains or stomach cramps. Gas...

My doctor says I'm lactose intolerant and I drank ...

Why do I weigh less in the morning? - Amber At night while we sleep, our bodies have a chance to get back into balance. Excess fluid that has accumulated during the day moves from the body's cells into the bloodstream, where it makes its way to the k...

Why do I weigh less in the morning? - Amber At nig...

I love coffee but people tell me that it stunts your growth. Is that true? - Tara* No, coffee doesn't stunt your growth. But coffee does contain caffeine, which stimulates the central nervous system. For most people, a cup or two of coffee a day does...

I love coffee but people tell me that it stunts yo...

Which bread is better: whole wheat or whole grain? - Andrew* Both are good choices. The word "whole" is what you want to look for on the label. It means the bread was made using the entire kernel, which offers the most nutritional value. Whole wheat...

Which bread is better: whole wheat or whole grain?...

Is it important to drink a lot of water? Everyone says so, but why is water more important than, say, orange juice? - Dorea* It seems like we're always hearing about how important it is to drink a lot of water. Our bodies constantly lose water — when...

Is it important to drink a lot of water? Everyone ...

DI love dairy products but I hate milk (except when it's on cereal). I just can't stand the taste. Is that bad? Should I give it another try? - Abby* The reason experts (and parents!) tell us to drink milk is because of its bone-building calcium and ...

DI love dairy products but I hate milk (except whe...