What is Making Me Gain Weight?
Do you wonder “What is making me gain weight?” Researchers recently tackled this question and identified three of the most likely culprits. The rate of obesity worldwide has
Health Benefits of Shrimp
Wondering about the health benefits of shrimp? If you're a fan of shrimp, you've got plenty of company. The average American eats about 4 pounds of the stuff
Is Intermittent Fasting Healthy?
Is intermittent fasting healthy? Maybe not. New research suggests that intermittent fasting, while a popular diet trend, may lead to dangerous eating behaviors in some young people. Experts
Cook a Muffin in a Mug
Can you cook a muffin in a mug? Have a hankering for a muffin but want it to be healthy? Want to make sure your indulgent breakfast muffin
Is Canned Food Healthy?
Is canned food healthy? When you think of canned food, it may conjure up childhood images of unappetizing mushy vegetables, syrupy peaches, or soggy SpaghettiOs. But canned food
Extra Sleep or Exercise?
Extra sleep or exercise? Which is more important? This is a common dilemma and a question I get asked frequently. Imagine you’re lying in bed, trying to decide
Polenta Recipes
Healthy polenta recipes are hard to come by. Polenta is a Northern Italian dish made from coarsely ground yellow corn that has always been popular for its simplicity
Is Adding Salt Bad for You?
Is Adding Salt Bad for You? When you reach for the shaker and sprinkle some salt over your meal, you might think that you're merely adding some additional
Meal Frequency
Meal frequency is a much-discussed topic. Should you eat several small meals or 3 large ones? What is better for health? What works better for weight loss? Many
Which Popular Diet is Healthiest?
Which popular diet is healthiest? There are so many options when it comes to the decision of what diet to choose. Let’s analyze two of them, not so
Are Vegan Foods Healthier?
Are vegan foods healthier? Not necessarily. Many of them are highly processed and contain many artificial ingredients. It's a common misconception that any food labeled "vegan" is automatically
Grain Salads
Grain salads are gaining popularity. Looking for a versatile recipe that’s great as a filling side dish, lunch, or pitch in food? Grain salads are readily available pre-packaged
How Much Water Should You Drink?
How much water should you drink? You hear all the time how important it is to stay hydrated. Water makes up 60% of our body weight, and it’s
What’s the Healthiest Creamer for Coffee?
I'm often asked what’s the healthiest creamer for coffee? Most of us need some time of creamer or creamer stand-in to enjoy our coffee. I use fat-free half
How to Keep New Year’s Resolutions
Wondering how to keep New Year’s resolutions? Resolutions are much easier to make than to keep, and by the end of March, many of us have abandoned our