Who's ready for summer!? With Memorial Day and warm weather just around the corner, it is time to whip out the bathing suits and put the chunky sweaters back in the closet. Getting your body ready for the warm weather can be a dreaded challenge, and although going to the...

Whether you hit the gym first thing in the morning -- or, like me, end your day with a long-distance run -- it is all too easy for us to counteract our workouts by our actions throughout the day. Keeping your metabolism running after a morning workout, as well as...

I have been known to say that "bread is the devil," but is it really the gluten found in bread that is the true devil? The term "gluten-free" is tossed around a lot these days, but many people do not actually know what gluten means. This not-so-new diet is much...

When it comes to healthy beverages, there is much to be said about both smoothies and juicing. Both of these healthy drinks provide us with tons of vitamins, nutrients and fiber packed into a tasty glass. However, many of these drinks can be secretly loaded with sugars and calories. It...

It happens to all of us, that lull in the day when our snack cravings come creeping up. When deciding whether to pony up the cash for your favorite vending machine snack or if you should sneak away to that tray of leftover pastries in the break room, ask yourself...

We ahh'd over Anne Hathaway's solo in Les Misérables, laughed and cried for Jennifer Lawrence's character in Silver Linings Playbook and sat on the edge of our seats for the entirety of Argo. Time will tell which films and actors will take home the coveted Oscars. You'll probably be on...

Love is in the air. Whether your Valentine's Day is sealed with an extra special kiss from your sweetie or a night on the town with your single girlfriends, you want to feel great in your own skin. A good place to start: loving yourself. More than 58 million pounds...

"Greasy," "fattening," "high calorie." That's how you would typically describe your Super Bowl Sunday menu. Let's face it: Watching the big game noshing on raw broccoli and carrots just isn't as much fun as noshing on pizza. I'm sure even the biggest health foodies admit to a little splurge during...

Food and fashion aren't so different. One season you're in, and the next you're out. Throughout the years, we've seen the good, the bad and the ugly. Sometimes, we look back and say to ourselves, "What was I thinking?" This year is no different. Let's take a look at healthy...

Winter is in full swing, and there's no better way to warm up on a chilly night than to cozy up on the couch with a bowl of hot soup. During the thick of the season, soup can be a tasty and healthy meal or appetizer, but it can also...

Gobble, gobble! Thanksgiving is sneaking up on us and so are thousands of calories. Between mashed potatoes, stuffing and endless appetizers and desserts, the word diet seems like it's from a different planet. Don't panic: You can have your turkey and eat it too. Turkey Day is filled with family...

You can feel the chill in the air, hear the Christmas music on the radio and sense the excitement from your family members. The holiday season is here, and if you're like many Americans, you're in the midst of preparing for a family vacation. Sniffling and sneezing can put a...

Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably noticed pumpkin products are popping up everywhere. One thing is for sure: I'm loving the trend! Act fast -- pumpkin is only in season from September through November, so start stocking your pantry now.

Why Pumpkin?

Its orange color...

The summer may be winding down, but that doesn't mean that your level of hydration should take a dip as well. Through the summer months it's important to keep your body hydrated for a number of reasons. Did you know that our body uses 2 to 3 quarts of water...

Chi chi chi Chia!

Most people hear the word chia and have flashbacks of cheesy '90s infomercials and bad Christmas gifts. Yes, chia can be used in lieu of a pet, but there is so much more that you can do with this spectacular seed!

Let's start off...

By now the secret is out: Fiber keeps you -- um -- regular. But fiber gets a bad rap, because it promotes images of your grandma's prunes and weird, grainy orange drinks. Not so yummy. It's no wonder that according to the National Health and Nutrition Examination survey (NHANES), nine...

The cereal aisle in a supermarket can be as intimidating as walking into a room of complete strangers. There are literally hundreds of varieties of cereal on the market in the United States, and the number continues to increase. Not to mention that food companies spend hundreds of millions of...

For most, deciphering nutrition labels can be like reading hieroglyphics. It can be time-consuming and thankless. I'm committed to providing my readers as much accurate nutrition information as possible.

A 2011 study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association showed that less than 10 percent...

Mothers and food are like love and marriage. It's almost impossible to have one without the other. Some of the fondest memories we carry are centered around food, childhood and our mothers. They play an integral role in our nutrition habits because their beliefs are ingrained into us at an...

You've seen it around your sushi, most likely. Not the soy sauce or the little green mound of wasabi, but the seaweed that holds everyone's favorite food together. It makes sushi rolls delicious and portable, but it's a lot more than wrapping paper.

Did you know that seaweed has...