Health tips:

Eating snacks between meals doesn't mean you'll eat any less at lunch or dinner. Try munching on carrot sticks, celery, or a crunchy apple, or try a handful of protein-rich nuts.

Americans spend $400 million a year on glucosamine, making the osteoarthritis remedy for nation's best-selling supplement. But now, not only is glucosamine's benefit being questioned, researchers say it might contribute to insulin resistance, which affects blood sugar. If you're diabetic or at risk for diabetes, ask your doctor.