July 4th Barbequing Basics
The July 4th holiday is synonymous with the word barbeque! Whether you will be throwing a shindig in your own place or going to a friend’s party, you already know what the day is about - good company and good food (and the independence of our country, too!). What is...
The Raw Foods Movement
The raw foods movement has been rapidly gaining popularity over the past 10-15 years. Raw food magazines, books, food catalogs and even restaurants have popped up all across the U.S. Devotees of this movement claim that switching over to raw foods is a life-changing...
Dairy Foods: Are They Essential to Prevent Osteoporosis?
It is common knowledge that dairy products are good sources of calcium and that eating a diet rich in calcium can reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis (a thinning of the bones). Despite these well-known facts, some individuals still opt for a dairy-free diet....
The Gas We Pass
Whether or not one admits to it, everyone has been guilty of "passing gas" at one time or another. Despite the fact that "letting one out" has a terrible social stigma and can be quite embarrassing, it is actually an extremely common, normal phenomenon. In fact, most...
Plant Stanols and Sterols for Cholesterol Reduction
Those among us with elevated cholesterol levels are typically advised by health professionals to lose weight, exercise and consume a diet high in fiber and low in saturated fats and cholesterol. Although these measures can reduce one’s blood cholesterol, sometimes...
Cutting the Cheese: the Healthy Way
Cheese- who doesn’t like it? Not many…in fact, there are some people who seem unable to go a day without it! Whether on a sandwich, salad, burger, crackers, potato, or even fries, cheese is popping up everywhere! At the turn of the 21st century, cheese consumption...