It's easy to look cool while you're drinking a green smoothie. Here at Zipongo, we prefer smoothies instead of juices because smoothies keep the whole fruit and veggie intact. This helps your body bet...

We've all seen foods like "100 Calorie Pack Chocolate Cookies" in grocery stores. The idea being that limiting yourself to just 100 calories worth of chocolate cookies will help you slim down and reac...

We’ve all experienced the 3 o’clock slump. It’s usually only remedied by two things: coffee and a snack. You reach for a banana, but it’s not as filling as you thought it would be. That’s because your...

Let's face it: Sometimes lunch sandwiches need a side of chips. The problem is that most traditional chip varieties are too oily and salty to eat every day. The good news is that there are now tons of...

The right kind of food can provide you with the energy you need to breeze through the day. The right diet can also help you fight certain diseases. Here are some nutrition tips for dear ol' dad just i...

With the Fourth of July fast approaching, you're probably gearing up to celebrate — and it's very likely alcoholic beverages will play a part of the festivities. The question is: How big or small a pa...

Body Mass Index, or BMI, has been used for many years as a way to estimate a person's body composition. You may have stumbled upon BMI calculators on the web and entered in your height and weight. Cal...

You might have heard about the numerous health benefits of eating more fish. They are one the best sources of omega-3 fatty acids, especially DHA and EPA (two powerful omega-3 fatty acids not found in...

BPA is a chemical found in plastic containers and metal cans. You might have spotted reusable bottles that have a sticker saying "BPA-free" on them. The use of BPA is controversial, because too much o...

You've probably heard or seen the ad, "Milk. It does a body good." Well, it's true — that is, low-fat or non-fat dairy is a great source of calcium, which is then stored in our bones and teeth, provid...

Buying fruits and veggies that are in season is an easy way to stay healthy. Buying in season has tons of benefits: Produce is generally less expensive, more flavorful and more nutritious than produce...

Artificial sweeteners are a controversial topic in the nutrition world. Some argue that a no-calorie alternative is better than high calories from sugar, while others argue that artificial sweeteners...

Entertaining this weekend? These easy, nutrient-packed desserts are great for spring get-togethers...

Hamburgers have a reputation for being a cholesterol enemy, because they're high in saturated fat. Many varieties are loaded up with high-fat toppings and high-sodium condiments. As well, fast-food va...

You may be wondering about CVE-2014-0160 (aka the Heartbleed Bug) in OpenSSL. Zipongo is happy to report that there's no evidence that our servers have been affected...

Deep frying is known for making foods fattening. Frying multiplies the fat and calorie content without adding any beneficial nutrients. But, if you have a craving for something fried, there are some t...

Natural food products are susceptible to decay and rot if left for too long after their peak ripeness. Preservatives, which are naturally occurring or synthetically produced substances, are added to f...

Are you or any of your friends into Paleo? Well, if you're throwing a Super Bowl party, check out these Paleo-friendly dishes. They should help fuel you and your guests during your football — or reall...

Eating healthy doesn't mean you have to banish your favorite foods from your diet. Any food can be made healthier simply by cooking it at home. For example, making a homemade version of french fries a...

Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are types of fats that are essential for good health. Since our bodies can't make these fatty acids, we have to get them through our food. Omega-3s and omega-6s have op...

Did you know that every cell in your body has cholesterol in its outer layer? Cholesterol is a fat-like material in your blood that's vital to normal body function. More specifically, it's used to pro...

In honor of Valentine's Day, the Zipongo team taste-tested our favorite chocolate brands. While we know that dark chocolate is generally healthier than milk chocolate, each brand has its own distinct...

In our blog post, How much salt is too much of a good thing, we reviewed why we need salt, the role it plays in our body, and where you'll find it in your diet. What we didn't cover is why we love sal...

Going for happy hour can be the perfect way to relax after a stressful day at the office. However, typical items on most happy hour menus can make it challenging to maintain healthy goals. By picking...