Sparkling water is everywhere right now, and it's easy to see why: it's a calorie-free swap for soda and sweetened drinks. A recent study looked at whether the fizz itself might also give blood sugar and metabolism a boost. The short answer: maybe a little, but not enough to make a real difference on its own.

Sparkling water is everywhere right now, and it's easy to see why: it's a calorie-free swap for soda and sweetened drinks. A recent study looked at whether the fizz itself might also give blood sugar and metabolism a boost. The short answer: maybe a little, but not enough to make a real difference on its own.

Sparkling water is everywhere right now, and it's easy to see why: it's a calorie-free swap for soda and sweetened drinks. A recent study looked at whether the fizz itself might also give blood sugar and metabolism a boost. The short answer: maybe a little, but not enough to make a real difference on its own.

Parents and caregivers can help children avoid type 2 diabetes by instilling healthy habits that will last a lifetime. The key is to prevent overweight and obesity, which in turn decreases the risk of kids developing type 2 diabetes. Here are some ways to do this:

Parents and caregivers can help children avoid type 2 diabetes by instilling healthy habits that will last a lifetime. The key is to prevent overweight and obesity, which in turn decreases the risk of kids developing type 2 diabetes. Here are some ways to do this:

No matter how hard we try, it’s not easy to avoid using plastic. Think of the number of times you may have used and reused a plastic water bottle. I almost always accept a bottle of water if offered, and don’t think twice about it.

No matter how hard we try, it’s not easy to avoid using plastic. Think of the number of times you may have used and reused a plastic water bottle. I almost always accept a bottle of water if offered, and don’t think twice about it.

Adult-onset diabetes used to be an “adult” disease. However, as overweight and obesity are more common in adolescents, more are being diagnosed with this chronic condition at a younger age.

Adult-onset diabetes used to be an “adult” disease. However, as overweight and obesity are more common in adolescents, more are being diagnosed with this chronic condition at a younger age.

Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors, but too much sun and heat can lead to sunburn, dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. A few simple habits can help keep you healthy all season long.

Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors, but too much sun and heat can lead to sunburn, dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke. A few simple habits can help keep you healthy all season long.

Quinoa is a quick-cooking whole grain, and the Instapot makes it even easier — no watching the stove, no guessing when it's done.

Quinoa is a quick-cooking whole grain, and the Instapot makes it even easier — no watching the stove, no guessing when it's done.

No crust, no added sugar — just ripe peaches doing the work

The trick to this pie is patience, not sugar. Letting peaches ripen fully on the counter concentrates their natural sweetness to the point that no added sugar is needed at all. Skip the crust, skip the sugar, and let ripe fruit and a hot oven do the rest.

No crust, no added sugar — just ripe peaches doing the work

The trick to this pie is patience, not sugar. Letting peaches ripen fully on the counter concentrates their natural sweetness to the point that no added sugar is needed at all. Skip the crust, skip the sugar, and let ripe fruit and a hot oven do the rest.

Cherry tomatoes are at their peak this time of year, and unlike many summer vegetables, they hold up well in the refrigerator — so stocking up doesn't mean racing to use them before they spoil. Here are five easy ways to work through a full basket.

Cherry tomatoes are at their peak this time of year, and unlike many summer vegetables, they hold up well in the refrigerator — so stocking up doesn't mean racing to use them before they spoil. Here are five easy ways to work through a full basket.

Cherry tomatoes are at their peak this time of year, and unlike many summer vegetables, they hold up well in the refrigerator — so stocking up doesn't mean racing to use them before they spoil. Here are five easy ways to work through a full basket.

The DASH diet isn't just about cutting sodium — it's just as much about adding in vegetables, fruits, and legumes. These three lunches do both at once, and every one of them ends the same easy way: fresh fruit for dessert.