How surprising it can be to some of us to learn that the normal portions for the foods we eat are usually twice the size and amount we should be consuming. This is not entirely our own fault. We are surrounded by a constant barrage of eat, drink, and be merry messages...

For the last several decades, healthy eating has been equated with consuming low fat foods. However, it is not absolutely true that a diet low in fat is the most healthy diet. For instance, some studies reveal that certain fats can reduce the risk of strokes or heart...

Consuming more protein has been shown to be a great step toward raising your metabolism.  This doesn’t mean starting a bacon and fried chicken diet, but rather adding more low-fat, nutrient rich, lean meats and legumes to your diet.    What Proteins Do Proteins...

Eating out is a fun way to celebrate a birthday, anniversary, or other special occasion. However, eating out should not be a part of your regular diet. If you are attempting to lose weight or maintain a healthy lifestyle, it is almost impossible to do so if you are...

Just How Much Soy Did Asians Eat?  In short, not that much, and contrary to what the industry may claim soy has never been a staple in Asia. A study of the history of soy use in Asia shows that the poor used it during times of extreme food shortage, and only then the...

Nutrition is a hot topic with everyone from the housewife trying to find the best meals for the family to the bodybuilder trying to attain the leanest body possible. It is an area surrounded by controversy. Doctors, researchers, dieticians and food and supplement...

A young person may get away with a less than perfect diet, and the effects of those couch potato hours may not show up so soon, but older people don’t have such luck!  Is it just metabolism?   Quite often, neglecting the body has a rapid visual and physical affect on...

If you’ve ever taken the time to examine your produce labels in the store, you probably noticed the numeric code on it. What do these numbers mean? Well, if the code has only four digits, this means it is commercial produce, making it a lower grade than organic...