Overview How can I start eating healthier? Healthy eating means choosing a variety of foods from the basic food groups : meat and meat substitutes; dairy; fruits and vegetables; grains, such as breads and pasta; and a limited amount of fats...

What is chamomile? Chamomile is an herb that people have used for centuries. People in the United States probably know it as tea to calm an upset stomach or to help with sleep. Two types of chamomile are used for good health: German chamomi...

What are dietary supplements? In the United States, dietary supplements are substances you eat or drink. They can be vitamins, minerals, herbs or other plants, amino acids (the individual building blocks of protein), or parts of these subst...

What is salmonellosis? Salmonellosis is a type of food poisoning caused by the salmonella bacterium. There are many different kinds of these bacteria; Salmonella typhimurium and Salmonella enteritidis are the most common types in the United...

What is an E. coli infection? E. coli is the name of a germ, or bacterium, that lives in the digestive tracts of humans and animals. There are many types of E. coli , and most of them are harmless. But some can cause bloody diarrhea. These...

What is chromium? Chromium is a mineral our bodies use in small amounts for normal body functions, such as digesting food. Chromium exists in many natural foods including brewer’s yeast, meats, potatoes (especially the skins), cheeses, mo...