The Real Link Between HFCS, Sugar-Sweetened Beverages and America's Obesity Crisis
German and Spanish researchers reviewed systematic reviews that looked at the association between high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and sugar sweetened beverages (SSBs) and...
Cookies: A Kid's Snack or a Chemical Mess?
In all of our books, we diligently point out the negative effects of all of the Scary Seven ingredients, but If there’s one thing you’ll...
Phytochemicals in Plants: Immune-Boosting Goodness
While visiting a farmers market, I came across a booth that carried a variety of edible plants. I had never seen such beautiful and...
Nutritious and Delicious Kale: Many Benefits, Many Uses
As a nutritional consultant, I am frequently asked which vegetable is most nutritious. I always suggest that it wise to eat a variety of...
Move Over Chipotle, Panera Bread is Removing Artificial Ingredients
Fast casual chain Panera Bread is the latest to take a big step towards healthier menu offerings. It has announced that by 2016, artificial...
Spicy Shocker: You Will Not Believe What’s in Conventional Spices
Last year I was invited to an editor's summit in New Mexico hosted by Heel Inc. While out for dinner one night, I was...
8 Tips to Avoid Summer Party Weight Gain
Why do we love summer so much? Could it be the hot lazy days, the bright skies, the time spent outdoors running, cycling or...
Beautiful Skin from the Inside Out
Every year we spend hundreds of dollars on products to achieve beautiful, glowing skin. Isn’t it interesting that many of these products are marketed...
Food Prices On The Rise: 4 Tips To Save & Eat Healthy
It looks like consumers will be coming up against some major sticker shock at their local grocer. Economic projections show that retail food prices...
Obesity and Overweight People Now Make Up One-Third of the World’s Population
Almost 30 percent of the world’s population--2.1 billion people--are either obese or overweight, a recently published study found. The study, led by researchers at...
