The good ole' peanut butter and jelly sandwich is the lunchbox staple that never seems to lose its appeal. But... how good is peanut butter, really?
It is time to put this nutty, smooth spread to the test.
First, we...
Real and natural salt is as essential to life as water - without it we would die. Salt has been so valuable through history that it was even used as currency in Rome and traded by explorers throughout Europe...
The use of antidepressants has skyrocketed over the last two decades, and was the third most common prescription drug taken by Americans of all ages from 2005 to 2008. Females are 2 ½ times more likely than men to...
In today’s economy, many families have to cope with a tight food budget, and it’s no secret that organic foods typically cost significantly more than their non-organic counterparts.
While there are ways to save money on organic foods, such...
This week, Hollywood starlet Angelina Jolie announced that she underwent a preventative double mastectomy procedure a couple of months ago, after learning that she was at high risk of developing breast and ovarian cancers.
The actress told the New...
You love to eat out, but there are temptations around every corner, portions are ginormous and social pressure is everywhere. No need to fret, you can enjoy an evening out without sabotaging your healthy lifestyle or your waistline. Here...
In 1826, Anthelme Brillat-Savarin wrote, "Dis-moi ce que tu manges, je te dirai ce que tu es," which translates into, "Tell me what you eat and I will tell you what you are."
Of course, this is not meant to...
It’s no secret that humans need to eat fats to survive. Fat produces energy and aids in the absorption of vitamins and minerals. However, it’s also no secret that too much fat, and especially too much of the wrong...
A new study performed by the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine has linked prenatal exposure to flame retardant chemicals to lower intelligence and hyperactivity in young children.
While these chemicals, known as PBDEs (polybrominated diphenyl ethers) have been...
It is unfortunate that more time is not given in medical school to teaching prospective physicians about the importance of a balanced diet or healthy cooking.
There is more of an emphasis, at least in North America, on treating symptoms...
