Many times, people say that eating healthy is expensive; therefore they refrain from it and stick to buying junk food.  In reality, some of the cheapest foods are in fact the healthiest, including eggs!  Eggs are a superfood packed with protein, amino acids, vitamins and minerals that More>>

Although refined and whole grains are part of the same food group, their nutritional values are anything but similar.  Refined grains are those that have had the bran and germ removed, which are the parts that include fiber and are the most nutrient dense.  Most refined grains are More>>

Many people find it very difficult to eat well, even the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables year around. Convenience foods, super-sized fast food meals, and mega muffins also dominate the food offerings available today. A consistent diet of these foods can lead to all types of health More>>

Diabetes is a very common, well known disease throughout the United States.  Although it does not have to be fatal, it can have devastating effects if it is not managed properly which is why it’s important to know about even if you do not have it.  There are four different types of More>>

  Raw foods are awesome for people who are health conscious.  What could be quicker?  Most raw foods can be consumed “as is” so that they don’t entail long preparation times to agitate already growling tummies. When we cook foods (heating over 118 degrees F), we More>>

From just plain wacky to downright dangerous, people will go to extremes to shed extra pounds. Promising fast, easy weight loss and requiring little to no long-term behavior change, these crazy diets rarely work, and can be deadly. One-Hit Wonders: Only a Handful of Loyalists These diets haven't More>>