The curtain is rising on the new U.S. dietary guidelines and it looks like fresh produce, fish and whole grains are going to be center stage.
If the rest of the recommendations follow such a promising preview, the new guidelines will be a step toward combating obesity and related ailments...
Want to learn how to avoid products full of added sugar and other nutrient-deficient refined carbohydrates (as well as harmful trans fats) while grocery shopping?
Countless people worldwide are following the Atkins Nutritional Approach. Now, a new book called “The Atkins Shopping...
There’s more than just a kernel of wisdom in the nutritional benefits of incorporating more whole grains into your diet, especially when it comes to kids. The problem is that most children don’t like the flavor of wheat.
The good news for parents is a new line of whole grain...
If you’re like most people, you are already supplementing your diet with vitamins or at least thinking about it.
But visit any health food or nutrition store and you are likely to see an overwhelming array of products, ranging from inexpensive multivitamins to highly specialized...
Stevia (STEE-vee-uh) is an outstanding, sweet tasting herb that has remarkable health promoting qualities. The sweetness of Stevia is largely due to its complex stevioside molecule that is composed of glucose, sophorose and steviol. A second compound called rebaudioside, which is present in...
Everyone old enough to walk appreciates the value of flexibility and ease of movement. Unfortunately many of us take such good things for granted. A famous folksinger sang, “You don’t know what you’ve got till it’s gone.” That’s certainly true for millions...
Sexual stimulants claim to arouse or increase sexual desire, or libido. A broader definition includes products that improve sexual performance. Aphrodisiacs, named after Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of sexual love and beauty, the list of supposed sexual stimulants includes anchovies and...
Stevia (STEE-vee-uh) is an outstanding, sweet tasting herb that has remarkable health promoting qualities. The sweetness of Stevia is largely due to its complex stevioside molecule that is composed of glucose, sophorose and steviol. A second compound called rebaudioside, which is present in...
The majority of multi-vitamin products offer a one tablet daily recommendation. Usually taken after a meal and with a glass of water, multi-vitamins offer a nutritional supplement for individuals who want to get their daily dose of nutrition in the convenience of one little tablet. These...
I was raised to be a breakfast eater. Even in those very hectic high school days, my mom made sure that I didn’t leave the house without eating something. Mom was right; breakfast is vital for jump-starting your day and helping you perform better in the morning. Also, women whose breakfast...
Moms let their inner athletes shine through from the minute they step out of bed in the morning to the moment they turn in for the night. Career, household, children, community responsibilities-they tackle it all on a daily basis. A nationwide survey found that 70 percent of moms believe that...
You don’t need a sophisticated survey to establish that most Americans are overfed – a casual look around will suffice. What may not meet the eye is that while most of us are getting more than we need in terms of calories, refined carbohydrates, saturated fat and sodium, we’re...