Who hasn't ever aired a complaint about their appearance: wrinkles, puffy eyes, sleep-deprived? Go ahead, insert your issue here. Here's the good news: A solution may be in what you add to your grocery cart. Try these beauty foods...
The food choices you make every day can impact your frame of mind. Research shows that there are many variables associated with diet and mood, including the way in which dietary patterns, specific foods, and nutrients can impact your...
At first glance, sparkling water seems like one of the safest choices you can make. So when headlines start hinting at a possible cancer link, it makes sense to pause and take a closer look. The real question is...
Among the most elegantly shaped edibles, pears have long been classic subjects for still-life artists. But the elegance of these botanical siblings of the apple and rose does not end with their looks. Their texture is unique--grainy but buttery...
Dietary guidelines recommend that all Americans get at least 25 grams of fiber a day. This is an even stronger imperative if you have diabetes, since a fiber-rich diet can help you better manage your blood-glucose levels. Twenty-five grams...
It has such a long history as a delectable--anywhere from 10,000 years, when sheep were first domesticated, to 5,000 years--that the origins of cheese are shrouded in its own creation myth. A nomad carrying milk in a pouch made...
Are women working too hard for their money? According to Michigan State University scientists, women tend to experience more anxiety daily, which causes their brain to work in overdrive. Researchers measured electrical activity in the brains of a group of...
Basil is more than just a great addition to your pizza, pasta or sliced tomatoes on the grill. Studies show that if you add in this culinary herb last minute to your next meal, you could be doing your...
Who doesn’t love walking in the door after a long workout and grabbing your favorite post exercise snack? Chocolate milk, a blueberry acai smoothie or a bagel topped off with a spoonful of Skippy? For many of us, it...
Do you want to improve your mind tonight? Consider what you eat for dinner. Our chef suggests the Brain Food Special--a tender fillet of wild caught salmon in curry sauce over a pilaf of brown rice and lentils, accompanied...