Eating healthy in the modern world is harder than it was when our grandparents were growing up. Processed food is everywhere and the effects can be seen in every corner of our society. In the face of so much manufactured food, a movement is taking place and many people are actively choosing to simplify...

As a chef for 20 years, what’s the toughest challenge I’ve ever faced? Soufflés? Demi-glaces? Deep-fried Turkeys? Forget about it. Try getting a five-year-old to willingly eat something other than French fries. Here are 5 easy tips to help that picky eater change his or her ways. Sit down and eat...

In order to live, we must eat. Somewhere in our history, we stopped eating to live and started living to eat. This obsession with food has led to not only obesity in adults, but a rising obesity in children. Let’s examine the eating habits that can lead to obesity in children and the ways to change...

When watching our health, what we eat is just as important as how much we eat. Too many of the wrong tasty treats can be an invitation to diabetes. Obesity is one risk factor for diabetes that is easily eliminated by developing good eating habits. For those who have already developed diabetes, dietary...

New research released today is affirming a long-held maxim: you are what you eat — and, more to the point, what you eat has a profound influence on the brain. The findings offer insight into the neurobiological factors behind the obesity epidemic in the United States and other developed countries. The...

Supplements are just what their name implies: an addition to something else. They are not meant to be the main source of nutrients in your body. The majority of the nutrients that the body needs come from outside the body. We can make some amino acids and other building blocks ourselves within the body...

A nutritionist is a person who is trained or an expert in the science of nutrition. If you are interested in losing weight, you may inquire about hiring a nutritionist to assist in your weight loss journey. How can a nutritionist help you lose weight? Typically you would hire a nutritionist for a five...

This super-delish dish is a great way to sneak in some extra veggies without giving up the meaty taste that makes chili a winter comfort food. I like to serve up a large 2-cup bowl with one of Krusteaz-brand honey cornbread muffins. And at around 2 points* per cup, it’s a great filling meal that helps...

You may have heard about childhood obesity and have some concern about your own children. If they do not have a weight problem now, that is good news. But, you can be proactive to prevent obesity from ever happening in your family. Children are impressionable. They learn most of their habits from their...

When it comes to Green Super Foods, Mom was right! Remember when you used to sneak your Brussels sprouts to the dog under the table? Well, Fido got the better part of the deal. Here’s why. Green is good. Green foods are filled with nutrients that improve not only overall health but the health of...