The trans fat controversy has scared a lot of people away from using margarine (aka buttery spread). However, many margarine products no longer use … [Read more...] about Nutrition Faceoff: Margarine
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Caffeine Content Of Common Foods and Drinks
Since publishing our recent article on energy shots, we have received lots of messages from readers about the caffeine content of other foods and … [Read more...] about Caffeine Content Of Common Foods and Drinks
Ginger: Health Benefits and How-To
Pungent and spicy, ginger is a spice commonly used in Asian cuisines. Aside from adding zest to dishes, many Asian cultures have actually used ginger … [Read more...] about Ginger: Health Benefits and How-To
Gout Diet: What Foods To Eat and Avoid
High levels of uric acid can cause gout, a painful form of arthritis. The accumulation of uric acid in the blood creates crystals around a small … [Read more...] about Gout Diet: What Foods To Eat and Avoid
6 Tips for Buying Natural Dietary Supplements
Many of us are supplement users. And by dietary supplements, I'm not only referring to multivitamins. Supplements include not only vitamins and … [Read more...] about 6 Tips for Buying Natural Dietary Supplements
Anatomy of A Breakfast Smoothie
What's not to like about a smoothie? It's a quick, easy way to get sustenance into busy parents and kids before rushing off in the morning. We've … [Read more...] about Anatomy of A Breakfast Smoothie
Strawberries: Health Benefits and How-To
When we asked you, our readers, about your favorite summer fruits last week, 49% of you voted for summer berries. With that in mind, we decided to … [Read more...] about Strawberries: Health Benefits and How-To
Fat Replacers and Thickeners in Low-Fat Products
If you are a label reader, you will find that many low-fat or fat-free versions of your favorite food products contain multiple fat replacers. Because … [Read more...] about Fat Replacers and Thickeners in Low-Fat Products
