3 weeks into the New Year, I am very proud of the progress I have made toward my goals of being the healthiest person that I can be.  I am […]

Mainstream nutrition is full of nonsense. Despite all of the advancements in nutrition science, some myths just don’t die. It’s time to separate the fact from the fiction. Here are […]

The Dietary Guidelines of 2010, recommended that Americans: Consume less than 10% of calories from saturated fats. Replace solid fats with oils when possible. Limit foods that contain synthetic sources […]

“Will drinking soda make you crave more food, especially sugary foods?” It is a question I get asked often; and many people believe it is true. Researchers and others at […]

It seems that Americans are either continuing to have diets that are not the healthiest or they are making concerted efforts to eat as healthy a diet as possible. Thus […]

Many of today’s recipes have had the calories almost cut in half by using new products on the market that are substitutes for eggs, or lower in fat. In addition, safe […]

All jokes aside, we all have some notions in the back of our minds about how we will “do” with our Holiday eating! Many people suggest that it is just […]

Recently I had the fortune of arriving at my Aunt Mary’s house, and found that she had made my favorite Rum Cake for dessert. My mouth watered as the flashbacks […]

Ladies… put down those teeny dumbbells you found stacked in the corner at the gym and confidently march over to the heavier weights. Do not fear those iron barbells and […]

This is the last post in a 4-part series on FIBER! (Read Part 1,  Part 2, & Part 3.) Fiber is an important component in your diet because it aids […]