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Latest HealthCastle.com Nutrition Articles - written by Registered Dietitians- Bring Some Sourness To Your Dining Table
The best part of summer is the tasting the abundance of sweet and juicy fruit. But sometimes, sour can be good too! Sports nutritionist Lesli Bonci talks about the potential health benefits of tart or sour cherries. Click to listen now - Can Frozen Desserts be part of a Diabetes Meal Plan?
Are you worried that you can't have ice cream, popsicles or other frozen desserts as part of your diabetes meal plan? You are not alone - this can be a challenge for many people who have diabetes. It is possible for people with diabetes to incorporate frozen desserts into a balanced diabetes meal plan. Click to read now - Three Easy Ways to Cook Fish at Home
Fish is a super-healthy choice, no doubt about it. But somehow, it seems, when you're making home meal selections, fish just never seems to end up on the menu. Instead, you're more likely to choose beef,pork, or chicken. Click to read now - Bring "Fancy Foods" into Your Home Kitchen
Think only TV chefs and top restaurants can get their hands on the gourmet ingredients needed to create fancy meals? Think again. I spotted some great new "fancy" foods to try at home at the 56th Summer Fancy Food Show and Food Fete in New York City. Click to read now - Frozen Drinks Hall of Shame
Few people would eat ice cream every day, but many of us will buy one or more iced drinks to quench our thirst on a hot summer day. Frappuccinos (frozen coffee-type blended beverages), milkshakes and slurpees have permanent spots on the top frozen drinks list. Click to read now - Say Cheese: Comparing the Nutrition of Different Cheeses
Ah, cheese. Whether served as a garnish, a topping, or paired with wine, cheese satisfies cheese lovers' taste buds while adding a nutritional component, too. Have you ever wondered about the basic characteristics of the cheeses found in your local supermarket or specialty cheese shop? Comparing the nutritional values and characteristics of some cheese categories may help you navigate the ever-expanding cheese offerings available today. Click to read now - Kitchen Makeover: Toss The Junk and Stock Your Kitchen with Healthier Food
For many of us, junk food is much more tempting when it's within easy reach. If it's out of sight, it is probably out of mind - and won't be calling your name every time you walk past it. So go take a deep dive into your kitchen and get rid of all the junk that your body doesn't need, and trade up for something healthier that is deserving of permanent citizenship in your home! Click to read now - July Theme - Summer Eating
Outdoor activities naturally rise in July and August - school is out for the summer, longer daylight hours, local produce is at its peak - and we find ourselves enjoying the great outdoors in the form of backyard grilling, concerts in the park, and local food festivals. So whether you're hosting an outdoor get-together, planning a picnic, or packing for a family vacation keep it healthy, happy and fun all summer long! Click to read now - Food of the Month - Cherries
Summer is here and there is no better time to enjoy a bowl of chilled sweet cherries! This month, we chose to feature this dessert-like fruit, which is unmatched by any other fruits for its sweet indulgence. Whether you choose the premium, golden Rainier cherries, dried tart cherries, or the preserved bright-red maraschino cherries, there is no shortage of ways to enjoy them. Click to read now - The Secrets to Grilling Leaner Cuts of Pork: Tips From Grilling Experts
A slab of tender, fall-off-the-bones ribs probably comes to mind when you hear the words "grilling" and "pork." But did you know that ribs are one of the highest-fat cuts of pork? Lower-fat cuts of pork do exist, and with our tips, you can make healthy grilled pork without sacrificing flavor! Click to read now - Eight Ideas to Help you Lose Weight for Summer
All winter and spring you've been hiding under your layers. But now the first beacon of summer - Memorial Day - has passed, and summer is officially in full swing. It's time to finally shed your layers for warmer weather! If your diet hasn't been up to par and you're worried about shimmying into a swimsuit, don't despair. There's plenty of time to lose weight the healthy way and shed your cover-up with confidence. Click to read now - What's Really In Those Flavored Water Mixes?
The summer heat is here and the water bottles are out, but how about an alternative to drinking plain water this summer? Are you considering trying one of those flavored water powders? First, find out what they're really made of. Click to read now - Top 4 Foods That Can Save Your Prostate
Did you know that more than 50% of men suffer from an enlarged prostate by the time they turn 60, and the odds increase to 90% by age 85? Find out how you can increase your odds of being part of the 50% that is BPH-free at 60. Click to read now - Ditch the Frozen Fish Sticks And Make Them From Scratch!
The original fish fingers were invented in the UK about 50 years ago as an attempt to get people to eat more fish. Fish sticks have not evolved much since their invention, and certainly not from a nutrition stand-point. We decided to test out a homemade fish stick recipe to see if we could create a more wholesome version. Click to read now - Wine 101: A Trip Through the Grapevine
Whether you're a winemaker, a sommelier, or simply someone who loves a good bottle of wine, the vast variety of wine offerings offers an adventure for your palate. But just how do the different wines stack up as far as calories, carbs, and alcohol content? Click to read now - Losing Hair? Try These Foods That May Save Your Hair!
Hair loss is definitely one of the most dreaded conditions for men and women alike, although it is perceived to afflict more men than women. Millions of dollars are spent on hair restoration products and procedures every year, but have you clued in that your diet and your lifestyle may play a role in the health of your hair - or lack thereof? Click to read now - June Theme - Diet Tips for Men / Grilling Cookbook Roundup
June is the month of seasonal change when, for much of the planet, spring ends and summer begins. Longer daylight hours, abundant local produce and outdoor grilling are familiar signs of the month - and let's not forget about Father's Day. Whether grilling succulent burgers, sizzling steaks or seasoned fish on the barbecue or sharing a beverage with family and friends, dads need to consider healthy eating guidelines just as the rest of us. Click to read now - Food of the Month - Heirloom Tomatoes
If when you think of tomatoes you picture the average grocery-store tomato, you need to discover the world of heirloom tomatoes. This month we feature these beautiful tomatoes that are well known for their rich tapestry of colors and diverse flavors. Click to read now - A Guide to Knowing Your Diabetes Numbers
You've probably heard over and over again that it's important to have good blood sugar levels. But exactly what is considered "good"? What are normal blood sugar levels? Are there different numbers or goals for people with diabetes? Click to read now - Combat the Top 5 Dieting Obstacles - Lose the Excuses and Start Losing Weight!
A few months ago, you may have made the resolution to lose some weight. You started off feeling empowered and motivated, but as time wears on you begin to feel stuck. Don't worry, rescue is on its way! In the new book The Mayo Clinic Diet, the weight-loss experts at the Mayo Clinic identified some common dieting obstacles and ways to overcome them. Click to read now - Beyond Apples and Oranges: Four Exotic Fruits to Try
Local produce is fresh, nutritious, and environmentally friendly. But that doesn't mean we should shun produce from afar, especially those items we can't find close by. I checked out the Canadian Produce Marketing Association conference in Vancouver - a paradise for fresh produce lovers - and discovered some exotic fruits that offer great tastes and textures not found in our local fruits. Click to read now - Healthy 9-5: Eight Shelf-Stable Snacks For Work
When you're on the job and hungry, no doubt you need something to get you through until quitting time. But often, your options for snacks at work are less than appealing, and worse, not healthy. The best plan when your stomach rumbles is to be prepared with an arsenal of nutritious, crave-worthy, and non-perishable snacks that you can easily tuck away in your desk drawer. Here are eight work snacks that fit the bill. Click to read now - Resistant Starch - Is It Starch or Fiber?
There has been a lot of buzz in the nutrition community about resistant starch and its health benefits. You may also have seen some packaged foods with a Hi-Maize resistant starch logo. Should resistant starch be part of your diet? Click to read now - Got Milk? Which Milk?
The Go UnDiet - Packaged Food Review tool allows users to sort milk products by protein, calcium, calories, sugar, saturated fat, and more, and to filter out products that contain less than 20% DV of calcium per serving. Each milk's description also includes an "RD's take" summary to help interpret the nutrition facts. Click to read now - Win one of two $30 Gift Cards - What Food Is This?
Guess what food this is for a chance to win a $30 gift card. Click for more details on how to enter the contest. Click to read now - Winner of the $60 Cabot Cheese Gift Pack is Rebecca R. Carlson
Winner of the $60 cheese gift pack is Rebecca R. Carlson. Congratulations! You are correct. The answer is indeed grilled cheese sandwich. Click to read now - Make Your Own Pasta Sauce From Scratch, Not from a Jar
Stroll through the grocery store and you will see scores of jarred pasta sauces, often taking up a good portion of an aisle. It is obvious that we love to use ready-made pasta sauce, especially to whip up a quick dinner. With the recent spotlight on reducing the amount of sodium we consume, we decided to take a look at what's in those jarred pasta sauces. Click to read now - Cheers to Chia Seeds: Introducing the New Seed On The Block
Chia seeds are getting a lot of press lately, as they are being touted as the new miracle seeds that can help control blood sugar, help with weight loss, decrease blood pressure, and enhance cardiovascular health, among many other claims. Does the current research support all these claims? Click to read now - All Things Coconut: Hot New Coconut Food Products You May Want to Try
Coconut is hot. From coconut milk, coconut yogurt, and coconut creamer to coconut water and coconut oil, these coconut food products are definitely on their way to stardom. Here is the low down on the various coconut food products on the market. Click to read now - May Theme - Healthy Ethnic Foods
May marks the time of worlwide holidays and cultural celebrations; from Asian Pacific American Heritage Month in the United States, to Cinco de Mayo in Mexico, to United Kingdom's May Day; we are a globe of exciting ethnicity. Why not start celebrating with healthy ethnic foods! Click to read now - Food of the Month - Artichoke
If you have never eaten artichokes before, their intricate outer appearance can look intimidating. Once you tried them, though, you will find them a lot of fun to eat, downright delicious and very nutritious. Click to read now - Stir-fries to Salsa: Healthy Ways to Celebrate Ethnic Food
As Asian Heritage Month, May is a great time to try out some new Asian food. And since this month also features Cinco de Mayo, a day that celebrates Mexican heritage, we decided to feature tips for healthy ethnic food from both Asian and Mexican cultures. Click to read now - Spice Up Your Antioxidant Intake
Foods like berries, dark-colored vegetables, and even dark chocolate come to mind when thinking about antioxidants. But did you know that many popular spices and herbs are actually amazing sources of antioxidants, too? Click to read now - A Cure for What "Ales" You? Exploring the Health Benefits of Beer
It will come as good news to beer drinkers that the world's oldest drink holds health benefits of its own. Some of those benefits, researchers say, suggest that beer is just as deserving as wine (if not more so) when it comes to all the health buzz. Click to read now - Don't Avoid Root Vegetables Because of their High-Carb Reputation
Root vegetables are the edible starchy tubers or roots of plants. They are wonderful sources of fiber and good carbohydrates for a healthy diet, not to mention they taste delicious. But they are often mistakenly associated with potatoes and labeled as "high-carb foods." Click to read now - Make Your Grilled Cheese Sandwich with Real Cheese, Not Processed Cheese
The grilled cheese sandwich may be America's all-time favorite comfort food. For most of us, grilled cheese brings back fond childhood memories. So let's stop making it with chemical-laden processed cheese, and start adding some wholesome goodness to this kid-friendly staple. Click to read now - Prebiotics: Are They Worth The Extra Money?
Chances are that you have seen words like "prebiotics" or "inulin" on the packaging of your cottage cheese, cereals, or even beverages. Are they really worth paying extra money for? Click to read now - What Food Is This?
Guess what food this is for a chance to win a $50 gift card. Click for more details on how to enter the contest.Click to read more - Processed Meats: Trading in Nutrition for Convenience?
For many, lunch meat is a regular ingredient in bagged lunches. It's admirable to pack a lunch for ourselves and our family members rather than eating out for every lunch, but are we trading nutritional value for the convenience of processed luncheon meats? Click to read now - BPA-Free Canned Foods: Which Brands?
In our recent article BPA in Foods: How to Avoid It, we discussed the ubiquitous presence of bisphenol-A (BPA). The December 2009 issue of Consumer Reports recommends choosing fresh or frozen food products whenever possible, but does that mean all canned foods are out of the question? Fortunately, some manufacturers have responded to the consumer demand by switching over to BPA-free cans. Click to read now - April Theme - Practical Green Eating
Spring has arrived and with it comes a new, revived season complete with renewed growth and produce offerings. Spring is also a time for us to focus on our eco-friendly, greener living efforts. How will you celebrate Earth Day this year? Click to read now - Food of the Month - Split Peas
Dried split peas are often found in the bulk section of the grocery store, or prepackaged in bags on the shelf. If they seem rather mysterious to you, let this be the month that you give them a try! Click to read now - A Nutty Alternative: How to Use Nut Flours as Gluten-Free Flour Substitutes
These days, most of us are living in fast-forward. And, unfortunately, fast food is waiting on almost every corner to fuel up our fast-moving lives. For kids, especially, a trip to a fast food restaurant can also be a big treat that is sure to bring a smile. So here are four simple steps to help kids make healthier fast food choices. Click to read now - What Food Is This?
Guess what food this is for a chance to win a $50 gift card. Click for more details on how to enter the contest.Click to read more - Life in the Fast Food Lane: 4 Ways to Improve Fast Food for Kids
These days, most of us are living in fast-forward. And, unfortunately, fast food is waiting on almost every corner to fuel up our fast-moving lives. For kids, especially, a trip to a fast food restaurant can also be a big treat that is sure to bring a smile. So here are four simple steps to help kids make healthier fast food choices.Click to read now - What's Lurking in Your Easter Chocolate Eggs
For most of us, a sit-down Easter meal with family loved ones is a cherished tradition. But for kids, decorating Easter eggs and eating chocolate eggs are perhaps the favorite Easter events. So how should you go about choosing a chocolate product for your kids this coming Easter?Click to read now - How to Enjoy Avocados... Beyond Guacamole
Besides showing up in Mexican dips, the avocado is often underutilized in our diets, which is unfortunate as its creamy and subtle flavor makes it a versatile addition to many recipes.Click to read now - How to Re-create a Healthier Version of Processed Foods
To recreate a healthy version of a favorite processed food, cheat from its ingredient list. Click to read now - It's Not Just About How "Low" You Can Go
We are used to choosing packaged foods that are low in something, or are free of something (e.g. low sodium, fat free, sugar free). However, it's not just about how little a food gives you, it's about how much a food gives you. Click to read now - How to Put Together An Easy Vegetable Broth
Prepare vegetables for dinner. When cleaning up all scraps, add these unwanted vegetable trimmings (e.g. carrot tops, mushroom stems, broccoli stalks, etc.) into a bag in freezer. Click to read now - Want Something Good for Your Gut? Try Onions
There are many natural whole vegetables that have been used for centuries in various cultures and ethnic dishes. Many contain prebiotics, nondigestible fibers that can enhance gut health by influencing gut flora in a positive way. Click to read now - No More Mayo - Try Hummus Instead!
Eating hummus has long been known as a healthy alternative to dip for chips and crudites. However, prepared hummus has far more versatility as a quick and healthy ingredient than simply scooping it out of the container with a few carrot sticks. The creaminess of the garbanzo bean lends itself perfectly as a substitute for oil, egg yolk, or mayonnaise. Click to read now - How To Convert Your Dessert Into A Healthier Version
Is there anyone who doesn't love dessert? Try my five tricks to fool your family, friends, and even yourself! Click to read now - How to Fool Your Taste Bud
I reduce the fat, sugar and salt in a lot of my recipes. To compensate and fool the taste buds, I often put fat, salt and sugar on top of foods. Click to read now - Food of the Month - Cabbage
Most of us associate cabbage with the round, waxy, light-green or purplish "heads" in the grocery store (or the pale shredded bits you see in bagged coleslaw mix). In fact, there are many varieties of cabbage available with differing shapes and colors. For example, savoy cabbage has curly leaves. And two Asian varieties - Napa and Bok Choy - are not round at all, but have elongated shapes with definite leafy parts. Cabbage belongs to the cruciferous family of vegetables, which includes kale, broccoli, brussels sprouts, and cauliflower. Click to read now - Staying in for Oscar Night? Glam Up Your Evening with these Red-Carpet-Ready Snacks
Academy Awards night is coming fast, and that means that millions of families are getting ready to sit down, tune in, and watch their favorite stars celebrate their success. Rather than settling in with a bag of chips and some popcorn, why not give Oscar night a glam makeover with some fancy, healthy snacks you and your family can enjoy in front of the TV? Click to read now - Which Buttery Spreads Are Truly Trans-Fat Free?
You know trans fat is bad. Many food products are now labeled with a zero-trans fat claim. Which buttery spreads are truly trans-fat free? Click to read now - Tired of Potatoes and Pasta? Try Asian Noodles
Tired of eating potatoes and pasta every night? Try Asian noodles. By taking advantage of various textures of Asian noodles, my grandma, a vegetarian, made the most delicious vegetarian dishes. Her dishes were truly my fondest childhood memories! Click to read now - Got a Beef with Beef? Easy Ways to Increase Non-Meat Iron
Ever feel like you're moving in slow mo? Instead of accepting the drudgery of dragging yourself through the day, you might want to try taking a look at your diet - it's possible that your body is trying to tell you something. Click to read now - No More Boxed Brownies: Whip Up Your Own Heart-Friendly Brownies
Planning on baking something sweet as a treat for Valentine's Day? This February, it's a brownie challenge. We wondered whether it would be possible to bake up great-tasting brownies from scratch without resorting to a boxed mix full of food additives. Click to read now - Diet Strategies When Food Tastes Like Cardboard
Taste aversion, nausea, sore mouth, weight loss - if you or anyone in your family has undergone cancer treatment therapy, you know how invasive these side effects are. Despite trying every diet strategy I was aware of, I remember feeling defeated when my father lost 10 pounds of weight in the second week of his radiation therapy in 1997. Click to read now - Vancouver: The Birthplace of Local Eating
Did you know that the concept of a "100-mile diet" originated in Vancouver, BC, Canada? As the spotlight falls on Vancouver for the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, you may be wondering: How have Vancouverites incorporated this diet philosophy into their lives? Click to read now - Celebrate the Vancouver Winter Olympics with BC Cranberries
In the December 2009 issue of Consumer Reports, lab tests conducted on several brands of canned juice, soups, tuna, and green beans found that almost all of the products contained some level of BPA (short for the chemical Bisphenol A), including some organic products and those labeled BPA-free. Should we be concerned? Click to read now - BPA in Foods: How to Avoid it
In the December 2009 issue of Consumer Reports, lab tests conducted on several brands of canned juice, soups, tuna, and green beans found that almost all of the products contained some level of BPA (short for the chemical Bisphenol A), including some organic products and those labeled BPA-free. Should we be concerned? Click to read now - February Theme - Food for Love
There is a strong relationship between Valentine's Day and chocolate. The origin of both may be up for discussion but the association between the two are unquestionable. Enjoy the month of February and the food we associate with love - chocolate! Click to read now - Food of the Month - Walnuts
Our pick for this month is the crunchy, hearty nut known for its many health-protective effects on the cardiovascular system: the walnut. Click to read now - Revitalize Your Sex Life with Foods
Valentine's Day is not only for young couples. To celebrate this day of romance, you can spark your sex drive by making some simple changes to your diet. Include the following foods in your meals to get you and your loved one in the mood in this chilly weather.Click to read now - Chocolate 101: Dark, Fair-trade, Organic, and More
Nutritionist David Grotto discuss the latest scientific findings on chocolate's health benefits, and the different types of chocolate available on the market today. Click to read now - New Foods Coming To Your Grocery Store
Tired of seeing the same old foods at your grocery store? Spice up your home-cooked meals with some new options from our top trend picks, as spotted at the 35th Fancy Food Show and Food Fete in San Francisco. Click to read now - Cold Sweats and Shaky? Try These 4 Tips to Avoid Low Blood Sugar
If you've ever experienced the racing heartbeat, cold sweat, and shaky hands that can accompany low blood sugar (also called hypoglycemia), you know it's a scary feeling that you'll do just about anything to avoid in the future. And although low blood sugar is more common in people with diabetes, many people who do not have the disease also experience the frightening symptoms from time to time. Click to read now - Eating Your Way to Happy: Foods that Help Fight Winter Blues
The holidays are over and we're back in the thick of routines, while in most parts of the country, sunshine is in short supply! Rather than letting post-holiday blahs get to you, check out the following food ideas to help you combat the winter blues. Click to read now - Singapore - A Foodie Paradise
The Asia Pacific Food Expo brought me to Singapore in November 2009. Before I left home, I didn't understand how a country could have 1/7 of their entire population attend a food show. I immediately understood upon arrival - Singaporeans love food, and eating well is their national passion! Click to read now - Give Bottled Salad Dressings a Pass and Shake Up Your Own
Nothing could be easier than buying pre-made salad dressing in a bottle or jar to bring to work, especially if it means you'll be enjoying a healthy salad for lunch, right? As we gear up for New Year's resolutions and healthier eating, let's make sure you are not sabotaging your good intentions by drenching those healthy salads with a dressing full of food additives. Click to read now - Why Do We Overeat? And How To Stop It
If you are like most people, the month of January finds you dreading the tighter fitting clothes and regretting all the excess calories you ate during the holidays. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. David Kessler is here today to share some interesting results of his research into how we seem to eat more and more and what we can do to take charge of our health. Click to read now - Do You Need a Sports Drink or Energy Drink for Your Workout?
Getting back to the gym or picking up a new sport may be on your list of New Year's Resolutions. With TV commercials showcasing professional athletes drinking sports or energy drinks, do you need these drinks if you are active? Click to read now. - January Theme - New Year's Resolutions
At the beginning of every year, many of us rush to adopt New Year's resolutions, only to drop them within weeks. Forget overly lofty and unrealistic goals and take a look at these achievable resolutions instead. Click to read now. - Food of the Month - Mango
It is no surprise that mangoes are a great source of Vitamin C and beta carotene, both powerful antioxidants. Vitamin C supports the immune system, repair of tissues, and wound healing. Find out how to include more of this versatile food in your diet. Click to read now. - Which Brands of Bread Should You Buy? Compare Them Now
Bringing more lunch is one of your New Year Resolutions? Find out which bread is truly 100% whole grains, which one is sweetened by HFCS, and which one actually shockingly uses artificial sweeteners. Click to read now. - Less Sugar in the New Year? Baking How-To for Natural Sugar Alternatives
Is eating less white sugar one of your New Year's Resolutions? If you do a lot of home baking, it may be one area where you're considering substitutions. Besides its sweetening power, sugar actually has a role in the texture of baked goods, so a certain amount of it is required to ensure that your product turns out. The tips below explain which natural sugars will work for which kinds of baked goods. Click to read now. - Only Bake Desserts Once a Year? Five No-Fuss Tips to Bake Up Healthy Holiday Desserts
If you're like many other busy people these days, the Christmas holidays may be the only time you bake desserts. So, how do you bake up healthy, delicious sweets for every member of your family? Click to read now. - Lighten Up Your Food and Hence Your Mood
Chalk up another point for a well-rounded, sensible weight-loss diet. Among other things, it turns out that low-carb diets may be bad for your mood and emotions.Click to read now. - Skip the Not-So-Cool Whip and Make Your Own
Whipped cream on a nutrition website? Don't be surprised; dietitians enjoy whipped cream on our desserts once in a while, too! Rather than using a pre-made store version, we decided to whip up our own batch. If you buy a pre-whipped topping, chances are the product is stabilized using a bunch of food additives. And, if you happen to buy an engineered "cream-like" product that does not even use cream, the product will likely contain some partially hydrogenated vegetable oil, which leads to, you guessed it, trans fats. Click to read now. - Venturing Beyond Salads: Vegetarian Holiday Meal Ideas
Are you expecting vegetarian guests at your holiday table this season, and completely clueless about what to serve them? Whatever your reason may be for considering vegetarian alternatives in your holiday celebration, rest assured that they include a wealth of items beyond salads and breads. We polled the pros and summarized their tips and suggestions below, so that the vegetarians at your party can have the full meal deal, instead of just the veggie sticks and dinner buns. Click to read now. - Food of the Month - Kiwi
The fruit we are showcasing this month is named after a bird native to New Zealand - the kiwi - although it originally hails from China. The "other" name for kiwi is Chinese gooseberry. Kiwi is a powerhouse fruit, packed with various nutrients. It contains several antioxidants: Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and lutein (an antioxidant that may protect against age-related macular degeneration, which leads to vision loss). Click to read now. - Holiday Eating - Stress-Free and Healthy Indulgence
The holiday season is a magical and special time with family and friends coming together to celebrate. The holiday season should be enjoyed with stress-free and healthy indulgence. Click to read now. - When Being Sweet Can Be Good: Naturally-Occurring Sugars
We're pretty much conditioned to think of sugar as something to limit or avoid. However, the term "sugar" encompasses many different types, some of which naturally exist in the foods we eat and cannot be separated from them. For example, many fruits and some vegetables are naturally high in certain sugars - and that's part of the reason they're so tasty! Click to read now. - A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing? Is the Yogurt You're Eating Really Healthy Or is it Just Dessert?
Thirty years ago, putting chocolate into yogurt - not to mention candy bits and cookie crumbles - was unheard of. But now, the most cultured section of the dairy case has stretched to include not only yogurts with added fiber and special probiotics, but also tempting choices that sound fit for a white tablecloth establishment's dessert tray. Click to read now. - No More Frozen Pie Crust: Try Making Your Own this Holiday Season
With the holidays approaching, many cooks are gearing up for holiday feasts. Often on the menu is a dessert that makes use of a pie shell. Although it seems very convenient to buy a pre-made pie crust that you can simply pile fillings on, these pre-made crusts often contain extra mystery ingredients you would not find in a homemade recipe. Homemade pie crusts won't save you any fat or calories over the frozen version, but you'll know exactly what has gone into your pie shell, and you'll end up with a tastier, flakier pie crust. Click to read now. - 5 Healthy Eating Habits that Adults Can Learn from Kids
If you pay any attention to television ads for kids' food or scan the baby food aisle at the supermarket, you'll immediately see that there's a heavy emphasis on healthy foods for little people. But the sad fact is, while we obsess about whether a food has too much fat or too many preservatives for our kids, we will throw just about anything down our own hatch. Consider how you could improve the quality of your own diet by adopting a few healthy eating habits kids usually follow. Click to read now. - A Safe Pill to Prevent Flu: Vitamin D
H1N1 flu cases are putting us on guard. You've already added immune-boosting foods like citrus, yogurt, and mushrooms to your diet. But what about supplements? You've heard about Vitamins C and D, and zinc lozenges, so which ones actually may prevent flu? Click to read now. - Food of the Month - Fennel
This month, we shine the spotlight on a lesser-known vegetable that deserves its own spot on stage: fennel. Fennel is related to coriander, carrots, and dill, and all parts of the plant - bulb, stalk, leaves, and seeds - are edible. The plant has a white bulb, green stalk, and feathery green fronds. Click to read now. - Theme - Diabetes Month
Shining the spotlight on diabetes during diabetes month is a helpful step to awareness. Meal planning is another important step that makes it easier for those living with the disease to better manage it; and, nutritional meal planning can help us all eat healthy. Click to read now. - All About Pre-Diabetes Eating
Nutritionist Susan Burke March demystifies pre-diabetes and what you can do (and eat) about it. Click to read now. - Is Your Toddler at Risk for An Unhealthy Diet?
Getting toddlers to eat healthy is a high priority for many parents. So how have we been doing collectively? A newly released nutrition survey reveals some interesting diet data. Click to read now. - Good for My Boobs: Foods for Breast Health
In case you haven't noticed the sea of pink around you lately, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here, we share our top picks for foods that help promote good breast health. Click to read now. - Diabetes and Halloween: A Scary Combination?
Halloween is just around the corner, and that means lots of tricks and treats - and, of course, candy. For people with diabetes, it can be a true challenge to stay away from the candy bowl at this time of year. But that doesn't mean that candy is entirely off limits for those of you trying to stick to your diabetes meal plan. Click to read now. - Do Kids Need Multivitamins?
With the shelves lined with multivitamin/mineral supplements for kids, how do you know which one to buy? More importantly, do your children need supplements to begin with? Click to read now. - Skip Frozen Buffalo Wings and Make Your Own
The most common variety of these wings, whether you get them in a restaurant or buy them in a store, is deep-fried and quite high in salt. Our store-bought box lists mysterious ingredients such as acetic acid and sodium diacetate. We set out to make our own baked version of this favorite from scratch and compared the results to a store-bought frozen variety. Click to read now. - Hearty Makeover: Healthy Chili for a Hearty Appetite
When the leaves drop and the air turns crisp, nothing is more satisfying than a steaming bowl of something delicious. What's not to love about a tasty one-pot meal that can be created from ingredients commonly held on hand, and that can be ready in minutes - not to mention that it's also economical, filling, and fit for a crowd? Chili for dinner it is! The only problem? Often, that bowl of chili isn't as healthy as you might think. Click to read now.
