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 […]

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 […]

The newest Dietary Guidelines from the USDA will be out later in 2015. If you and your family are thinking about making improvements in the way you eat, take a look […]

There are lots of new products available for us to try! Many are in response to individuals needs to have lower salt and lower fat varieties of everyday potato chips. But […]

A wonderful side dish can be appreciated by all palates. These oven-roasted cauliflower steaks are dusted with a simple garlic-lemon sauce and are beautiful to serve.

As you may or may not already know, March is National Nutrition Month. During this month many national organizations have chosen to work together to focus the public’s attention on […]