Vitamin B12
You're standing in your kitchen, but you can't remember why you're there. Should you blame your forgetfulness on stress? Aging?...
Nature's best seeds
Chia, Flax, Hemp, Pumpkin...
Why go organic?
Shopping for groceries should be easy. Just opt for the freshest, healthiest and, of course, preferably organic options, right? If only it were so simple...
Anticancer meals
Plant-based foods are packed with fiber, cancer-protective nutrients, and literally thousands of phytochemicals, many of which have powerful anti-inflammatory properties...
Cancer-Blocking Foods
The art of healthy eating
Is fat bad? Are grains our nemesis? Is salt a killer? Every time we think there's a definitive, one-size-fits-all answer, the prevailing wisdom shifts...
What are Daily Values?
The Daily Value (DV) percentages on a label reflect recommended daily consumption levels established by the FDA, which are based on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet...
Gallstones
If you've had occasional sharp abdominal pain that passes quickly, you may have brushed it off as nothing but gas, constipation, or even stress. But this kind of pain can also indicate the presence of gallstones...
Label know-how
I confess: I'm afraid of nutrition labels. Partly because I'm loathe to learn that the box of crackers I intend to buy (and promptly eat) is actually...
How can I ease leg cramps?
A leg cramp is an involuntary contraction or spasm of a muscle in the leg or foot. They usually occur at night or after an increase...
Worth its salt
Today's chefs accent food with natural, flavor-enhancing salts. Known for their coarse texture, snappy taste, and high mineral content, these beautiful gourmet varieties add color and subtle flair to dishes...
Outdoor energy snacks
Bored with the same old bar? Think outside the wrapper to replenish your strength during summer activities...
How can I get rid of brain fog?
Dietitian Brain fog is not really a medical diagnosis, but people are talking about it more and more. You may have unclear thinking or trouble concentrating...
The nutrition link
Watching his 5-year-old son participate in a holiday pageant at school last December, Gary Greaves says he was blown away by how much Brandon had changed since first being diagnosed with autism in 2005...
Smart snacks
Your kids just walked in the door, ravenous. They head straight for the fridge and grab … an apple or a few mini-carrots and a big glass of organic milk. Sound hard to believe?...
