Safer Salads Are in the Bag - June, 2006
Even if the bagged produce you by says triple-washed, don't skip the sink -- the label's promise is not a certain guarantee of safety. The distance most produce travels allows time for decay and spoilage...
What's Shakin! - April, 2006
For people who need an extra nutritional boost, want to lose weight or can't consume whole foods, liquid supplements can be beneficial. But powerful marketing messages have convinced many other consumers to rely on nutritional drinks as a convenient and "healthy" substitute for a square meal...
New Sweeteners - April, 2006
They're natural and certainly sweet, but are they safe? Agave - Extracted from the Mexican Agave plant, this sweetener gives tequila its smooth finish. Agave nectar is primarily fructose, so it's absorbed more slowly into the blood stream than table sugar is......
Spreads Gone Nutty - April, 2006
Nut butters are spreading, giving mayo, cream cheese and other tasty spreads a run for their money for what graces your favorite bread. And with growing concerns about peanut allergies, interest in creating alternatives to one of...
Hey, Joe! - February, 2006
The bevy of coffee options is overwhelming, what with espressos, lattes, cappuccinos, flavored types and standard drip. But today�s options go beyond that. Increasingly, conservation-conscious consumers also have......
Pregnancy Power Bars - February, 2006
These convenient snacks are full of important prenatal nutrients, but you do need to be careful. Here's what we found. Pregnancy nutrition bars can satisfy your craving for something sweet and crunchy and your need for......
Surprising Saffron - January, 2006
There's more to these delicate strands than you'd expect. New research shows saffron can boost your mood. It's the most expensive spice on Earth, and for good reason. It takes up to 75,000 handpicked blossoms......
How Sweet It Is: The Truth About Sugar Substitues - October, 2005
Between the controversy over the marketing of Splenda and the debut of numerous other new products on the market, artificial sweeteners are a hot topic. But how do they stack up against the real thing, and are they safe for long-term use?...
Are You a Binge Eater? - August, 2005
If you feel out of control when you eat, consume large amounts of food over a very short time and are ashamed of your behavior, you may have binge eating disorder. The condition typically strikes men and women in their 20's and 30's...
Seven Super Foods - July, 2005
Consuming these powerhouses regularly may reduce your risk of heart diesese by more then 75 percent. Foods such as dark chocolate, garlic, vegetables, fish, almonds, fruit, and wine all offers consumers...