Month: June 2014

Product Reviewed: Rösle Wire Cheese Slicer I lived in Wisconsin until the age of 14 and remember those years mostly for the frigid winters and inevitable ice storms. Despite the memories of the weather, I

Omega 3 fatty acids are known to help reduce LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels, reduce triglyceride levels (fats from carbohydrate intake), increase HDL (“good”) cholesterol levels, and generally are beneficial to help reduce risk of cardiovascular

Ready for some shocking news? According to this Natural Resources Defense Council report, 40 percent of all food in America goes uneaten. This is around 20 pounds of food per person per month. We are now

What if the country’s culinary, nutrition science, restaurant and foodservice leaders came together to address some of the most pressing issues facing the future of food? What if a cross-collaborative brain trust of nutrition experts,

I’m all about healthy foods with dessert names: apple pie oatmeal, chocolate cherry frosty smoothie, blueberry cobbler parfait … you get my drift. When we dress up a nutritious recipe with an appealing title, it

Common liquids such as coffee, green tea and medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) oil have gained attention as performance enhancers that can improve body composition, but can these beverages deliver proven results?  Coffee’s potentially beneficial component is

Have you considered your bone health lately? Many of us don’t until we learn for the first time that our bones are thinning — known as osteopenia, it’s a condition that precedes osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is

As much of the country braces for temperatures in the 90s and above, one thing is for certain: Summer is here. From frozen treats to ingenius ways to "bake" without turning on the oven, cool off

Most of us have heard tales of sailors getting scurvy on their long sea voyages. Fruit was scarce on ships in the 16th century for obvious reasons and, because of vitamin C’s important function in

My dad has always been a strong and important part of my life, and a year and a half ago he was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. As a family we were devastated, and writing about it still gets

‏Berry is a flavor that seems to be universally liked. Luckily the flavor profile makes it very easy to mix and match accompanying aromas and tastes. In these quick and easy berry‪-‬packed pops, mint makes

Did you know May was National Egg Month? I’m excited to write about eggs because I think they are a fabulous food for four distinct reasons: They are packed with nutrition — an excellent source

There is a wealth of dairy substitutes available made from a variety of plant sources. Here is a brief overview of different dairy-free options and their distinct characteristics and benefits: Soy Soymilk is the “original” replacement

Looking for a healthy appetizer that’s also sure to please a crowd? Try this spin on classic seven-layer dip that uses protein-packed plain Greek yogurt instead of sour cream and mayo.

Mix things up with your usual stir-fry featuring white or brown rice by opting for whole grain millet instead! The rich, corn-like flavor will add a delicious je ne sais quoi to your meal that

It’s no secret that Americans spend too much time sitting. Long hours working in offices, commuting in cars, and watching TV or playing video games for relaxation render many of us near motionless for entire

Summer is finally here, and with it comes an abundance of seasonable fruits and vegetables. One fruit in particular, the papaya, sees its peak in early summer and fall. The papaya tree, native to South