Why Our Favorite Foods are Making us Fat

Why is it that we crave coffee, candy, cookies and all the goodies that are so bad for us?   A visit to any location of the world’s most successful coffeehouse chain provides an clear glimpse into the American food addiction. As a nation, we’re now experiencing more...

Top 10 Reasons Fish Oils are Essential

1. Fish oils, rich in Omega-3 fatty acids may help prevent depression, stabilize the moods of maniac-depressives, and alleviate symptoms of schizophrenia. University of California’s Johnsson Cancer Center, Los Angeles, CA health.com 2. Fish oil is one of the few...

Multi-Vitamins The Good The Bad and The Ugly

Ideally, humans would eat wholly nutritious diets rich in protein, vitamins and minerals. The fact is, most people do not meet all their nutritional needs through their food. As a result, many of us rely on multivitamins and supplements to achieve more complete...

Apricot Compote

This an extremely simple, delicious recipe.  Opt for greek-style yogurt for a healthier treat. Ingredients: 1 pound firm ripe apricots, halved, pitted 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 2-3 tablespoons sugar Greek-style yogurt or vanilla ice cream Fresh tarragon leaves...