Know Thy Food Label

Whether you're concerned about cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, or simply losing weight, you want to eat a healthy diet and focus on foods that are high in vitamins, minerals, and phytonutrients, and balanced in fats, carbs, proteins. ... click here to read more

  

Feeding A Family On $300 A Month

If you only had $300 a month to spend on groceries for a family of four, could you do it? What sort of food would make the list and what would stay tauntingly on the store's shelves? ... click here to read more

  

Why Is Chocolate Cake So Popular

Who doesn’t love chocolate cake? Chocolate – the universal staple! But why? Why is chocolate cake so favored? So sought after at all the school carnival cake walks? At birthday parties? Why do some restaurants serve up a big double decker slice of chocolate cake, with chocolate icing topped with one candle as the entire wait staff claps and sings goofy songs aimed at the birthday guest? ... click here to read more

  

A Case For The Radish

They sit left behind on relish trays. They’re often by-passed in grocery store refrigerator shelves. Dad and Grandpa usually eat them but later complain of belching them up. The poor radish has gotten a bum rap. There are at least five different varieties; but for now, the popular, red globe variety will be spotlighted. They are a great source of vitamin C and an excellent low calorie snack (only 12 calories in a half cup of radishes). Radishes are root vegetables that are classified in the cabbage and mustard family, thus their strong taste. ... click here to read more

  

Is Fried A Bad Word

KFC changed its image by retiring the slogan Kentucky FRIED Chicken. Instead, they became known as serving up Kitchen Fresh Chicken. Long are the days of Wesson Oil commercials that proudly encouraged yummy fried chicken for dinner. When was the last time you saw a splatter screen? How about a Fry Daddy? It must be a pretty big sin to eat fried foods these days. Or is it? ... click here to read more

  

Mystery Shopping

Nothing in this world is free, right? Correct. But how about almost free, or free with little effort? Ah ha! Now that you’re paying attention, let’s talk about the world of Mystery Shopping. ... click here to read more

  

White Bread Vs Whole Wheat

For any kid who grew up eating doughy, thick Wonder Bread for lunch, the encouragement by dietitians and nutritionists to switch to whole wheat bread can be a tough transition. ... click here to read more

  

Where Have All The Manners Gone

What? Huh? Move! Gimme a …, Hey can I …? Where oh where have all the manners gone? ... click here to read more

  

Acid Reflux And Heartburn Are You Suffering

Does your morning coffee cause you pain? Are you frustrated when a night out dining with friends ends in discomfort instead of relaxed conversation? Do you carry antacids with you every day? ... click here to read more

  

Avoid The Risk Of Food Poisoning This Summer

Are you looking forward to a wonderful summer? Beaches, warm weather and of course - BBQ's. ... click here to read more

  

Can’t Lose Weight Syndrome X May Be The Culprit

“I’ve put on 40 pounds in one year!” “It doesn’t matter how much I workout, I can’t lose weight.” “My doctor must think I’m eating pizzas in the closet.” ... click here to read more

  

Living A Healthy Life

People are obsessed with dieting and weight loss! Don't believe me? Just tune-in to any source of advertising...you're instantly bombarded with the latest diet schemes and "Hollywood" food fads. ... click here to read more

  

Has Television Made Us Fat

What is the most popular activity on the face of the Earth, no holds barred? Why, it's TV of course! ... click here to read more

  

Negative Side Effects To Caffeine

Many people have grown so accustomed to having their morning coffee or soda that they don’t even consider the damaging effects caffeine has on the body. ... click here to read more

  

Weighing-In On Low Carb Diets

With all of the conflicting studies and fuzzy interpretation of information, it's no wonder that confusion reigns when it comes to the value and safety of low-carb diets. ... click here to read more

  

Taking A Chance On Healthy Livings

One of the most important aspects of living a healthy and prosperous life is understanding "risk." Too often decisions are based on incomplete or inaccurate information and this is a huge mistake with significant consequences! ... click here to read more