Category: Diet

Vinegar is more than a condiment or preservative. Acetic fermentation of fruits or sugars produces a potent super force that can conquer everything from toenail fungus to morning sickness. Check out these versatile applications:...

COOKING FOOD ON a stick over an open flame has been done for centuries. Some claim medieval Turkish soldiers started it by using their swords to grill meat over field fires. Others say it...

Chefs are raving about its versatility and distinctive flavor. Health conscious consumers love its low glycemic index. Environmental advocates praise its organic, non-GMO labels and the sustainable farming practices. And gastronomists are simply enjoying...

Want to get off on the right foot? Start with a big breakfast. Studies suggest that a large morning meal better sustains energy and burns more fat than a small one. A caveat: For...

Although it may not go directly to your bulging biceps like it did for the famous sailor, spinach does pack a powerful nutrition wallop, serving up vitamins A, B2, C, and K as well...

Let’s take a look at the defending characteristics of drinking green tea, snacking on dark chocolate and enjoying plenty of cruciferous vegetables. Does green tea have any effect against cancer? I drink two cups...

JUST AS ITS NAME suggests, watermelon is 92 percent water. It comes in red, pink, orange or yellow, some with oval black seeds (perfect for distance spitting), and some almost seedless. Watermelons can be...

DO YOU WORRY about egg salad going bad on hot days? Or how long fried chicken can survive out of the fridge? Now you can ask “Karen,” the virtual food safety representative on the...

When you consume basically the same number of calories as you expend, your body weight remains relatively stable. If you want to gain or lose weight, you must manipulate this balance between calories consumed...

Ideas about what comprises healthy eating behaviour vary from one culture to another. For several generations, America has been a meat and milk country with the daily consumption of dairy products and beef seen...

Summer has officially arrived, which means backyard barbeques and weekend picnics. Put a fresh, healthy spin on these summer classics by modifying ingredients to bolster nutrition and reduce extra calories: Fried chicken. A finger-licking...

Many coffee lovers know the health benefits packed into their favorite brewed beverage. Coffee is rich in antioxidants, and, according to the Mayo Clinic, it may help guard against liver cancer, Parkinson’s disease and...

A sugary treat may settle your sweet tooth, but that’s where its cordial kiss ends. After peeling away that tooth’s enamel, it slithers into your bloodstream where it raises your risk for diabetes, heart...

The lowdown Ayurvedic is an ancient Indian philosophy which teaches that everything is composed of five elements (air, water, earth, fire and space) and that these combine to form doshas, or body types: vata,...

June is National Fruits and Vegetables Month. While eating a rich array of colorful produce for good health isn’t a novel idea, your selections can be. If your usual choices leave you yawning, fortify...

If you’re always on the run and rely on fast food restaurants for your meals, we have some good news. You can eat fast food and still eat healthy. Victoria Johnson, Fitness/Sports Nutrition Expert,...

IF THE POTATO HAD a personality, it might be like Rodney Dangerfield’s: It can’t get no respect. We eat them, but they don’t have the best reputation. And that, say some experts, is just...

Which kind of nuts should we eat and how much? Most nuts are going to be healthy. Almost all nuts are going to be high in your polyunsaturated and your monounsaturated fats, which are...

A new study shows hunger may be associated with an increased ability to taste. Researchers from the University of Malawi in Zomba studied 16 men who agreed to skip breakfast. The men had not...

If you don’t eat enough vegetables, you are not alone. The portability and sweetness of fruits make them relatively easy to incorporate into a healthy diet. But many of us still find it difficult...

When time is of the essence, this hearty stew makes a quick meal. It has a complex, almost beefy flavor that develops when the onion and garlic are cooked until dark brown. Accompany with...

Warmer weather means cookout season for many; but barbecues often lead to overindulging on calories and saturated fat while skimping on nutrition. Skip the hot dogs, bratwurst, and giant burgers… follow these tips for...

Think you’re eating healthy? Think again. Though your intentions may be good, there are five common health food mistakes people make without even knowing it. “The number one reason people do not make healthy...

Foods can have effects — positive and negative — on your physical and mental health. While there’s no simple nutrition prescription for a cheerful attitude, these healthy eating guidelines could improve your mood and...

Thou shalt track every bite. Whenever I bust out the food journal, the pounds melt away. Trouble is, after a few days I figure I’ve mastered the art of tracking – which, let’s face...

Thou shalt eat only when hungry. During the day this is easy; I’m so busy, I remember to eat only when my stomach growls. But temptations pop up in the evening, and I start...

Legumes might not be quite as powerful as the magic beans that sprouted into Jack’s beanstalk, but they do contain a lot of nutritional bang for the buck — they’re filling, and an excellent...

The best gift you can give is good health… for their sake and yours. Instead of calorie- and fat-laden restaurant meals, desserts, or candy, create a memorable day: Head to the local farmer’s market...