Americans have a long-standing love affair with salt. Americans eat about 1 ½ teaspoons of salt daily or 3,400 milligrams. That amount has not changed in years and is nearly a third more than what the...
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With Memorial Day behind us, it’s officially summertime and the long-awaited sun is finally out! For many of us, this means cookouts, barbeques and fun in the sun. For others, this means struggling w...
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Did you know that many people who go on a diet end up regaining the weight they lost? That may be shocking, but there are many reasons for this. Simply put, diets fail because not enough preparation i...
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You can’t go wrong by eating a healthy, balanced diet. No research has ever said otherwise. In fact, eating healthy has been proven to have many benefits for a lifetime of good health, and...
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Many Americans are eager to lose weight and in fact, many are distressed about their current situation. Unfortunately many turn to supplements for quick fixes in order to lose weight. However, weight...
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There are two types of sugar - added sugar, which includes the familiar white granulated “table sugar” (sucrose), as well as concentrated sources like fruit juice, and then there are natur...
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A new study suggests older women who had breast cancer have less chance of death compared to their diet counterparts when they follow a low-fat diet.
The comparison looked at a low-fat diet limited to...
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Is salt really bad for you? That is a tricky question. There is some good in it, because it is vital for bodily functions. But too much of a good thing is never good!A small amount of salt on a daily...
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Heart disease is often called the ‘silent killer’ and kills more people in the United States than all forms of cancer combined. You may be surprised to learn, 1 in 31 American women die fr...
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Recently, Mars - the makers of a popular candy (M&Ms) announced it would remove artificial food dyes from its candy over a five-year period. They are listening to consumer demand for natural ingre...
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A number of lifestyle factors can contribute to both bad moods and depression, but one that's often overlooked is your diet.Lack of certain nutrients in the diet has been associated with depressi...
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Just like all trends, food trends come and go. Some tend to stick around for a while, while others disappear into the abyss in no time at all.
As we’re in the beginning of 2016 and looking ahead...
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Are you one of the many dieters making a weight loss resolution for the New Year? If so, you are not alone. There are plenty of reasons to start now, stick with it and do not cheat! Did you know that...
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Yesterday I celebrated my 84th birthday and I couldn’t be happier to share why I’m still going strong. I love helping people. It’s plain and simple. It excites me and energizes me.I recently received...
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The holidays are a time for celebration, food, and togetherness, but "too many cooks in the kitchen" and abundant feasts can be a recipe for diaster. It's no wonder why many people suffer bouts of ill...
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What if there was a pill we could all take to significantly reduce our risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease? Well, unfortunately there isn’t a simple pill, but we are learning more about...
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The holidays are full of celebrations, traditions, and yes FOOD! With our fast-paced lives and the constant pull of screens, it can be tough to stay on track with healthy habits. Starting or maintaini...
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Start them out right in life and they are on a pathway to health later on….that’s what I’ve always thought, that eating habits are formed at a young age.Eating Healthy Early Has It's BenefitsAccording...
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