You may not know it, but you could be missing some key nutrients in your diet. For the average American Diet: Fiber, vitamin D, calcium and potassium are considered “nutrients of concern” according to the USDA Dietary Guidelines committee. You may not be getting enough vitamin C or [...]
If you have a sweet tooth like I do, you'll want to find treats that you can enjoy regularly that won't raise your blood cholesterol or blood pressure. Sure, you can treat yourself to birthday cake or a special dessert once in a while, but it's smart to [...]
Do you love nuts? Nuts are a healthy food to include in your diet. As plant foods, they are naturally cholesterol-free. Studies have shown that including nuts in the diet is good for your heart and brain. Of course they're also tasty, so it's easy to add them [...]
Could eating walnuts increase the good bacteria in your gut? According to a recent study conducted at the University of Illinois, it may be worth adding more walnuts to your diet. The study was partly funded by the California Walnuts Commission, but as with any research, the funding [...]
Another year, two more "other" teams. I'm not too jazzed about this year's Super Bowl, so I'm not even picking a team. But face it, for many folks, Super Bowl Sunday = Party Food. If you are attending or hosting a Super Bowl Party, here are some quick [...]