Tips for building a balanced Thanksgiving plate that will help you prioritize your plate real estate and practice moderation — in moderation of course...

With popular interest in health on the upswing, grocery stores are being inundated with foods marketed to sound healthy. In a number of cases, ingredients in these products are over-processed, artific...

Getting your kids in the kitchen can be a pleasure and sometimes a challenge. That said, children are more likely to be willing to eat food if they've helped make it themselves. Maybe you have a picky...

When you're cooking for one, cereal might be a legitimate dinner option. But cereal isn't going to cut it when you're eating with a spouse or friend. Here are some quick, tasty and healthy recipe idea...

Alcohol can be a great addition to meals, and we're not just talking about beverages to accompany your meal. Cooking with alcohol can enhance the flavors in a dish without increasing its sodium or fat...

Halloween is a great time to introduce healthy holiday practices. Chances are there will be candy and sweet treats popping up at school and at home. Use this opportunity to practice moderation with yo...

Cardiovascular disease, which affects almost 85.6 million Americans, is the leading cause of death for both men and women. Approximately 787,000 Americans — that's about 1 in 3 — died from heart disea...

The cereal aisle can be daunting. Row after row of brightly colored boxes plastered with bold claims and messages including those around whole grains. With so many options, it can be challenging to ma...

Here are a few ways to eyeball portion sizes that will help you keep slim and trim, as well as get in the right amount of nutrients from your meals...

Salt in our meals — when are we overdoing it, or should we avoid it entirely? — continues to be a source of controversy. The debate usually plays out like this: Too much salt is bad for me, but my tas...

When choosing bread, you'll want to keep in mind a few of the basics. First and foremost, choose bread that's 100% whole wheat/whole grain. As mentioned in our blog posts on Whole Grains and the Top 1...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

What's in a tasty and nutritious salad? Plenty of colorful vegetables and fruits, a healthy fat, a helping of lean animal and/or plant protein plus a simple vinaigrette. Read on to see what the basic...

If “fermented foods” is a phrase that's sounding more familiar to you, we’re not surprised. Author Michael Pollan mentioned them in his latest book Cooked: A Natural History of Transformation, Stanfor...

Ever think meal replacement drinks might be a whole lot easier than making a meal? It's true that meal replacements save time and make cutting calories much easier. However, there are some drawbacks w...

It's claimed that cleanses rid the body of toxins via dieting, fasting, consuming certain foods exclusively and/or avoiding specific foods. This might involve liquid diets, colon cleansing or chelatio...

Giving is one of the best ways to spread a little feel-good to those around you. For this holiday season, we've got some gift ideas that won't fail to put a smile on your face as well as the face of y...

Want to optimize your life in the new year? Start here with our two-week challenge to eat 2 cups of vegetables every day. This is an easy place to start if radically changing your diet seems like a da...

We've got a bunch of unique twists on traditional breakfast fare. To save time and money, make larger batches of the following breakfast recipes, and eat them throughout the week. Or freeze them for l...