When you think about having friends over for appetizers, you think you have to spend the afternoon in the kitchen. Right? Wrong! Here is a quick recipe for a great tasting salsa, […]

For about twenty five cents a glass, milk is a dietary and economic value, delivering incomparable nutrition and taste. The only time that dairy may present problems, is in the case […]

Many of us take dairy products for granted or don’t consume them at all. Around the 1950’s many health advisors did not think milk was really important once we had reached […]

Once in a while you will find a wonderful recipe that you really like but, now you have to figure out how many calories are in a serving, and also what kind […]

I remember that watercress was always used for tea sandwiches in the fanciest of hotel dining rooms. Watercress stands up to the bold flavors of radicchio and a fish sauce […]

Cutting processed carbs can be extremely difficult—especially for those who love noodle-filled dishes. But trying to clean up your diet does not mean you have to cut out the recipes that you love. […]

The body uses glucose, and blood glucose levels reflect the readily available energy supply for exercise. If glucose levels drop due to fast depletion (i.e. one’s glycogen stores), the athlete […]

I think we’ve all hit that wall at times after a long day’s work when we get home and just simply don’t want to devote the time and energy to make […]

Part of the success in planning dietary programs can come from the knowledge of how long foods “last” in the body. Imagine being able to decide what you really need to […]

All foods are made of protein, fat, and/or carbohydrates. The meals and snacks that are the most satisfying, and keep you feeling comfortable the longest, are comprised of all three.