Let's be honest here: We could all use a little more fiber in our lives. And not just for the most obvious reason ...
On top of being great for regularity, fiber has also been shown to lower cholesterol, reduce heart disease and decrease the risk of diabetes....
Posted February 11, 2010 | 18:12:18 (EST)
If fish had a campaign slogan it could very well read -- "Does a Noggen Good!"
It's hard to think of a food that has been more important to brain development throughout the course of human history than fish. Scientists know that at some point in our early...
Posted January 29, 2010 | 16:10:29 (EST)
Having trouble getting in enough zzz's at night? Add a handful of walnuts to your bedtime routine and you'll be sound asleep in no time. Studies have found that eating walnuts raises levels of melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate the sleep cycle. Something to keep in mind...
Posted January 22, 2010 | 15:52:00 (EST)
It's hard to label anything a perfect food. But when it comes to culinary and nutritional perfection, there's one food that gets awfully close: an amazing little grain from South America called quinoa.
Most Americans have no idea what quinoa is, let alone how to pronounce it (keen-wah)....
Posted January 8, 2010 | 14:52:00 (EST)
Ever wished for a rich and succulent food that was actually incredibly good for you?
Well scratch one item off your wish list. Avocados are your answer. We all know that avocados are high in fat, but they're not the calorie bombs and diet no-no's...
Posted December 29, 2009 | 16:30:00 (EST)
They may not be the prettiest things you'll find in your local produce aisle, but beets, or beta vulgaris as the plant is known scientifically, can do some beautiful things to your health. You'd never know it from its unassuming appearance, but the beet may well be nature's...


Posted March 15, 2010 | 14:42:00 (EST)