We know that brown rice has got the whole-grain goods that make it healthier than white rice. Earlier in the Summer I shared how I’ve been incorporating more brown rice into my meals instead of just white. A reader shared that she was having a problem making the perfect pot. “I’ve...

After years of being maligned, fat is making a comeback. It’s the macronutrient necessary for absorbing fat-soluble nutrients like carotenoids, the antioxidant the body converts to vitamin A. This family of antioxidants gives fruits and veggies their orange and red hues, so the produce containing...

The farmers market by my house is bursting with garden goodness. From juicy strawberries and blueberries to baby greens and broccoli, I’m stocking my fridge full. I have to say, though, the hot sunshiny weather definitely makes me crave refreshing fruits, so I have to make an effort to get my...

I have a confession to make: I’m addicted to blue corn chips. You’ll often find this Tostitos alternative in the health food section, but are they really healthier than a regular corn chip? Actually, they are! Tortillas and chips made from ground blue corn pack more nutritional punch than...

D is for dairy, and for daylight, which also happen to be two good sources of vitamin D. Now that the days are getting longer and we’re heading into Summer, it’s even easier to get your daily dose of D. Just don’t forget the sunscreen! How much vitamin D do you really need, and where...

This post comes from OnSugar blog Let’s Talk Nutrition , who made one of our healthy recipes !   I found this delightful recipe on FitSugar via Martha Stewart’s website. It was very easy to make (I really hate recipes with 25 ingredients!) and it tastes wonderful! I’m also really...

Cereal is a great choice for breakfast since it’s fast, easy, inexpensive, and when coupled with milk or yogurt, it’s a great source of protein and fiber. I always feel full for hours after eating a hearty bowl, but not all cereals are created equal nutrition-wise. Take this quiz to see...

Now that berry season is long gone, I’m expanding my breakfast fruit horizons. Celebrate the cold weather with pomegranate seeds in your oatmeal , or slice pears or persimmons and serve them with nut butter on toast or whole-grain waffles . You probably know how to pick and slice a pear, but persimmons...

I’m typically wary of fitness drinks with gold packaging; they remind me of the weird muscle-building brands I see at the gym. But when I read the label on Forze GPS shakes and bars, I was intrigued. This line of snacks, including chocolate and vanilla shakes and four flavors of energy bar, is...

I have been experimenting with different sports gels lately. My latest venture into the world of gooey non-food energy supplements was Espresso Love by GU and it felt like I was going back to the source, since I think of GU as the originator of these energy packets. I ate (or rather gummed and swallowed)...

Everywhere you turn lately, it seems more and more foods are being labeled organic . It’s definitely been a huge craze, although sales have fallen since the recession. Sales may fall even further after people hear about a new study published Wednesday that states organic doesn’t mean healthier...