Health

There are many reasons to avoid eating traditional pasta. It is highly processed, and therefore, not all that nutritious. In a world where many people are trying to get back to whole grains, traditional pasta doesn’t fit in very well. Pasta…

If you’re feeling sluggish, less energetic, or just plain old, the problem may not be so much your age, but the way you eat. Believe it or not, modern science has pinpointed a number of foods that make you feel old and tired, as well as…

Okay, so no food is going to make you a genius if your IQ is average, but scientists do have evidence that some foods can perk up your brain. By incorporating these foods into your everyday menus, you’ll feel snappier and healthier. And…

Great chefs know fat adds flavor. That’s why French cooking is so full of pure, delicious butter. But if you’re like most people, you want to cut down on your "unhealthy" consumption of fat. Here’s what you need to know to make your food…

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates about 76 million cases of food poisoning occur yearly in the United States. That means each year 1 in 3 Americans get sick from the food they eat. That’s 8,675 per hour. 144 per minute. 2 per…

Americans waste more food than any other people; about half our food gets thrown out. According to a study conducted through the USDA, we toss 14% of our purchased food – and 15% of that food is perfectly edible. To help prevent waste in…

Organic is in. Pick up any food- or health-related magazine and you’ll see something about organic foods. Shop at any supermarket and you’ll see products on every isle labeled organic. Organic produce must be certified by the U.S. or State…

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) say ½ of every plate of food we eat should be covered with vegetables. There’s little doubt Americans aren’t eating enough vegetables. The question is; "How can we easily incorporate more into our…

Years ago, we learned that olive oil is one of the healthiest cooking oils around. However, over the years we’ve learned that olive oil isn’t always best for our bodies. The problem is that when oil is heated, it can become carcinogenic –…

Discoloration can affect the whiteness and display of your smile. Tooth staining and yellowing can have multiple contributing factors like; improper oral care, caffeine, excess sugars, tobacco, and aging. A popular trend is to alter the…