Because of its versatility, cottage cheese offers easy ways to entice kids.
I'm not advocating a ban on carbs as a quick weight loss scheme. I don't believe in quick weight loss schemes or diets. But I am convinced as a nation we eat too many carbs, especially refined carbs.
Those who want today's news to be that the Mediterranean diet has been proven superior to other truly good diets will need to wait until tomorrow, or longer. We had previously lacked any good head-to-head comparisons of "best diet" candidates, and we still do.
An article just published in the New England Journal of Medicine claims that a Mediterranean diet is much more effective than a "low-fat diet" in preventing cardiovascular disease. A careful reading of the study reveals that this is simply not true.
In 2013, allow yourself your favorite comfort foods, but find healthier ways of eating them. Cooking these dishes for yourself is a start.
The conversation regarding what constitutes the ideal diet for optimal wellness and longevity is an ongoing and exhausting debate. Experts from each respective dietary camp have a plethora of data pointing to their case for why their particular system is the gold standard.
By Corrie Pikul We found out what "velvety" really means -- and where there's unexpected salt and calories, too. As a reminder, always consu...
High-protein, low-calorie, low-fat dishes do exist! Nutritionist and host of The Cooking Channel's "Healthy Appetite" Ellie Krieger, explained that th...
This is a very easy recipe to jazz up the sweet, almost nutty flavor of this bean.
Packed with vitamins and nutrients, this easy kale and sweet potato soup makes a great late night snack or healthy lunch.
Confused by food labels? You aren't alone. Walking along the aisles of a supermarket, it can seem impossible to tell the difference between "whole whe...
I love making a big pot of miso soup and add extra ingredients to keep it interesting. It's a feel good, guilt-free recipe that's quick and easy to make.
Here are some ideas for dishes you can make on Sunday that will last you the whole busy workweek ahead.
Instead of reaching for store-bought popsicles, which are often very high in sugar and contain colored dyes, make your own grown-up versions at home.
With a variety of fresh fruits, herbs and spices -- your taste buds are in for a party without the saturated fat and believe me -- they won't know the difference.
For some reason I always buy too many bananas. Then they get spotty and mushy, and I end up throwing them out. I try buying smaller bananas, fewer bananas, green bananas, yet they turn brown before we can eat all of them.
Let's face it: nobody around here is getting any thinner. Certainly it cannot be our own faults, right? Seriously, though, obesity is a huge (n...
There's a big story unfolding behind the scenes, with a McDonald's tie-in, that will undoubtedly have an unprecedented impact on the eating choices and habits of Americans.
The low-fat trend finally appears to be on its way out. The notion that saturated fats are detrimental to our health is deeply embedded in our Zeitgeist -- but shockingly, the opposite just might be true.
A staggering volume of evidence suggests eating wholesome food and mostly plants will help you live long, and well.
From the Maine to Louisiana, four dessert recipes that span the sweet spectrum from light to hearty. ...
Michel Roux has a smart alternative to unhealthy sauces in his book Sauces: Revised and Updated Edition which features the master updating, tweaking, and cutting calories from classic sauce recipes.
The hard part is listening. No one can do it for you. There isn't a 10 day diet for it. It can start with meditation, a nature walk, being inspired by a poem, or a number of other things.
There's good reason to think that intellectualism is on the ropes, but maybe this will change now that we have in the White House a guy who actually understands nuance and complexity.
We make our alliances based on unconscious motivations then look for evidence to justify the choices. I've noticed a parallel between choosing sides in the nutrition war and in politics.
