The Skinny on Fats

Lately, fats have become less of a hot topic than carbohydrates, however they are still considered by many to be sort of evil.  Conventional wisdom tells us that they make us gain weight, therefore we should eat as little fat as possible. However, recent research has nutritionists now considering fat an...

Food Dyes: Appearances Can Be Deceiving

What’s really in your food? That carrot cake—did it really contain carrots? Is that fruit punch made from fruit? The answers are revealing, and kind of scary. Fruit punch is actually made from water, high fructose corn syrup, and Red 40. While this might not be shocking, other ingredient lists are....

Nuts to You: Why Nuts are Good for You

Perhaps the most misunderstood and underappreciated group of foods, humans have consumed nuts for thousands of years. They are abundant and varied, and ripen when many other plant foods’ harvest season has gone by. They are known to be excellent sources of protein, however, during the low-fat craze of...

The Good, the Bad, and The Sales Pitch: How to Know if Internet Nutrition Info is Sound

There is a proliferation of health and nutrition information on the internet these days, and it’s hard to know which is the good information and which is not. Anyone can purchase a web domain name, post a bunch of information on it, and present themselves as an expert. This does not mean they are an...

Whole Foods: What are They and Why Should We Eat Them?

There has been some confusion about what constitutes a whole food. Some think of a food store chain, others of organic foods, and others just think “healthy.” Few dispute that whole foods are good for you, but it is important to know what exactly they are, as not to be mislead by marketing or...

Healthy Comfort Foods

Healthy comfort food could be an oxymoron to some. Can you really eat warm, yummy fall dishes and still stay healthy? The answer is, yes! In fall, the weather gets colder and many crave warm foods that are filling and make us feel cozy. This may be the body’s way of getting ready for winter, when...