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Benefits Of Oatmeal: Why You Should Add The Power Food To Your High-Fiber Diet

In the battle of sugary cereal versus oatmeal, as kids, most of us would go against the grain and succumb to the sweet taste of Frosted Flakes. However, as we get older, our health forces us to end ou...

Eighty Percent

Did you know that nearly 80 percent of the salt the average American eats every day comes from restaurant meals, take-out food and packaged products instead of home cooked meals? It’s true, according...

2015 Dietary Guidelines

You may have heard recently that there are new nutrition guidelines that are about to come about this year. I believe change is good, and I think you’ll agree these changes are long over due!First of...

The Worst Snacks You Can Eat Before Going to Bed

It’s 9 p.m. on a Wednesday night. You’ve cleaned up from dinner, your kids have gotten their baths, and the house is blanketed in silence. You are faced with a familiar grumbling, and suddenly the its...

What You Need To Know About Hemp Seeds

Marijuana's cousin provides a good source of protein, fiber and omega-3 fatty acids.Think about eating hemp seeds and what springs to mind? Maybe hippies selling hemp bracelets at music festivals? And...

Liquid Gold: 7 Health Benefits Of Honey That Could Heal Your Whole Body

Honey contains a treasure chest of hidden nutritional and medicinal value for centuries. The sweet golden liquid from the beehive is a popular kitchen staple loaded with antibacterial and antifungal p...

16 Expert-Recommended Steps to Spring-Clean Your Kitchen

Be honest with yourself. When is the last time you took stock of your fridge, pantry and freezer? If you answer six months (or longer) then the time is now. Create a culture of health starting at home...

Can Cheese Fit Into a Healthy Diet?

Do you love cheese? For many people, cheese is right up there with their favorite comfort foods. It's creamy, rich, satisfying, and something that shows up on everything from sandwiches to salads, to...

Shape Up Eating Habits for Spring

March is National Nutrition Month, and there’s no better time to refresh your eating habits than spring! As a registered dietitian, I see many people who want to eat healthier but feel it’...

They aren’t what they say they are

It seems that many herbal supplements aren’t what they say they are. After an ongoing investigation into supplements by the New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, testing found that four major r...

Healthier Fast Food

Healthier fast food, sounds like an oxymoron doesn't it? Well, it seems there's been some discussion recently about that very subject. And, I'm happy to say, the media has reported it correctly noting...