Lots of "banned foods" lists circulate online with little specific information about why a food is (or was) blocked from entering the United States. Here's the scoop on 10 foods that aren't allowed in and why.

What does sugar do to your body? Eating too much sugar can set you up for weight gain, wreak havoc on your heart and more.

Not only is this vegan kale pesto creamy and delicious, it comes packed with kale, a vegetable that's rich in cancer-fighting antioxidants, fiber, iron and vitamins A, C and K.

The list of possible causes might alarm you, but it may help you to eliminate the reasons that do not apply to you. If the sensations continue or you feel concerned about them, you should consult a doctor.

Here’s the lowdown on our nine favorite pastas available on the market when it comes to nutritional bang for your buck and taste.

Let’s face it: We all indulge. It’s hard to say no to the free snacks at the office or the baked goods beckoning from a shop’s display case. And every once in a while we all need a diet reset to kick-start our metabolisms and help us resume our normal eating habits.

Take a look at labels on supplements, and you'll see promises like fat loss, muscle gain and reversed signs of aging plaster nearly every one. And with more than 29,000 dietary supplements to choose from, there’s no wonder you feel uncertain about which ones are more show than substance.

You need B-6 to keep your energy levels up by powering your metabolism. It works side by side with several other B vitamins to break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats.

You've probably heard the saying, "breakfast is the most important meal of the day," but when you're trying to lose weight, what you eat for dinner is important, too.

From stress and boredom to thirst and low blood sugar, there are many reasons that lead to those between-meal nibbles. Whether you’re a mid-afternoon cruncher or a midnight muncher, read on to learn about some effective ways to prevent unhealthy snacking.

Sure, your diet is full of whole-food sources of [vitamins and minerals](http://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/1009345-11-nutrients-americans-arent-getting-enough/), but your body might not be getting the full benefits.

Brazil nuts contain more selenium than any other food. While this sounds like a benefit, you can still have too much of a good thing.