Eating fresh, local, and in-season foods couldn’t be any easier than it is during the summertime. Fruit seems to drip off trees, vines burst with red and golden tomatoes, and yellow zucchini... Read more >>

As I’ve gotten older,  I have started eating healthy and naturally am concerned about the things I feed my family. My youngest granddaughter loves fast food, even as a baby she said... Read more >>

I’m a big believer in eating my way to bliss. Not in the sense of stuffing my face with Entenmann’s donuts until I descend into a deep, delicious, pastry-induced sleep, but rather... Read more >>

While all fruits and vegetables are important for our well-being, some products mirror particular body parts and supply them with necessary nutrients. Coincidence? Perhaps … Although the... Read more >>

Junk food is always in the news: unusual places to buy it, how to make it healthier for kids, its contribution to the obesity epidemic, healthcare costs, and on and on. But I’ll admit—at... Read more >>

We can’t stop the clock from ticking but, with the help of healthy food choices, we can take action to stave off the worst effects. 1. Fish: Recent studies show that at least two servings of... Read more >>

You may not know this but emotional overeating is the reason that 95 percent of diets fail. You might already know you’re an emotional eater. Or you might not be sure and you may need a little... Read more >>

Eliminate this! Avoid that! Way too often weight-loss diets seem to revolve around these temporary tactics. But some foods can help you peel off the pounds by eating them rather than deleting them.... Read more >>

For me, there is no joy at the average supermarket. The whole experience is a chore. First off, the lighting gives me a headache. Second, there’s the complete disregard of the seasons. Sorry,... Read more >>

One hour and four garbage bags later, the fridge and kitchen cabinets have been dusted, scrubbed, dumped, and organized.   My kids are right. There’s nothing to eat.... Read more >>