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I practice a special kind of meditation on an almost daily basis. Perhaps meditation isn’t the right word since it doesn’t require me to sit in silence with my eyes closed and legs crossed or

Whether the conversation is about cancer or vegan diets or just plain tastiness, everyone has something to say about soy. There’s a lot of misinformation out there — perhaps from well-meaning sources, but potentially troublesome

A student in my Basic Nutrition class recently noted that what he’d learned after 10 weeks of immersion into complex carbohydrates, fatty acids, energy balance, label reading, hypertension, minerals, metabolism and the like was that healthy

As the weather heats up across the country, thoughts turn to dining al fresco. And, with many outdoor gatherings, cocktails are served…for better or worse! Frozen blended drinks, especially those served by restaurants, can be

Food dehydrating has been a common method of preservation since ancient times. By removing moisture from food, bacterial growth is inhibited, enzymes are preserved, and weight is reduced. Commercial food dehydrators can be used to

I love farm tours! So when I heard that the Georgia Organics – Farm Rx Conference was having a cultural farm tour, I definitely knew I had to go! The Global Growers Network is a

Infertility is one of the hardest things for couples who want children, and celiac disease is frequently an overlooked cause. It’s commonly known that around 1 percent of the population has celiac disease — a

Myths about foods people with diabetes should eat or not eat are numerous. Potatoes are one of these foods that have gotten a very bad rap — and because potatoes are known to be a

I can justify the purchase of almost any kitchen appliance. Even though my condos kitchen was built for a bachelor not a food blogger, I find a way to fit almost anything you could possibly

I made a very nice discovery this week in the kitchen. Adding a tablespoon of all-natural peanut butter to vanilla Greek yogurt makes a nice dip. Serious yumminess. I discovered this on a whim on

  “The work of the Agriculture Committee, including reauthorizing the Farm Bill in 2012, affects every American; ensuring that our farmers and ranchers have the tools they need to produce an abundant and affordable food

As much as I'm excited about spring, there's at least one reason I am sad to see winter go — it's no longer soup weather. Not that I couldn't make soups in the hot Louisiana

If you're trying to cut back on added sugars, sweetened coffee drinks are a great target. Mochas and blended coffee drinks are jam-packed with added sugars, added fats and aren't doing your waistline any favors.

Ever since I started sharing pictures of my kids’ lunchboxes and wrote this post about the mechanics behind them, I realized how many people find the topic of lunch-packing as fascinating as I do. Someone

  Obesity has grown into an alarming public health crisis, and there is no telling when or even whether we will be able to get this epidemic under control. Over two-thirds of Americans now struggle

Do you ever feel like your busy schedule is getting in the way of eating healthy — and taking a toll on your wallet? Sometimes dining out or grabbing something quick during a hectic week

The first time I went to a market in Japan, the many unusual sights amazed me. Although I had been to Asian markets in the U.S. before, and even spent three weeks in China learning

My husband’s work brought us to Florence, Italy. Firenze, in the Toscana region, completely turned my world of what I thought of Italian food upside-down. It’s simple, delicious and after a month, I still didn’t