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 […]

When it comes to being ready for a last minute dinner, a frozen pizza could be your best friend. Just because you are taking a shortcut, doesn’t mean you have to […]

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 […]

Many of us enjoy being able to put small plantings of our favorite herbs in and around our gardens this time of year. I especially enjoy going to the garden shop […]

“Mixing and matching” is really inherent in our current ability to make our own salads. And the French are very famous for putting the practice in place; that is, assembling assortments […]

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 […]

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.

The role of carbohydrates in the body includes providing energy for working muscles, providing fuel for the central nervous system, enabling fat metabolism, and preventing protein from being used as energy. That […]

“Everything I know I learned after I was thirty.” -Georges Clemenceau When we think of growing up, and the many awkward moments that accompany us for years, adolescence often comes to […]