Parents go to great lengths to come up with creative ways to get their kids to eat more fruit and vegetables. New research suggests a surprisingly simple solution: Shrink entree size! That's what researchers at Pennsylvania State University found out when they tried serving smaller age-appropriate entree portions to children 3 to 5 years of age. Focusing on lunch intake over the course of six days, the study varied the sizes of a macaroni and cheese entree, accompanied by as much green bean and applesauce "side dishes" the kids wanted to consume.

Multiple choice: Turnips are a) a root veggie, b) a cruciferous veggie (like broccoli, cauliflower, etc.), c) linked to reduced cancer risk, or d) all of the above. Amazingly, the correct answer is "D."  The mild-flavored, subtly-colored turnip tends to keep a low profile -- both literally, as a root vegetable, as well as attracting nominal attention nutritionally. But we believe the bulb bears closer attention.

You know odor can affect hunger. Certainly, an awful smell can make you lose your appetite! But since inhaling putrid stenches is not our idea of a fun diet, we were delighted to learn that mouth-watering aromas might also help moderate food intake.