I used to think that I knew everything there was to know about nutrition.

Currently many of us are discovering that our diet creates an environment

Picture a country where many people suffer from diseases of excess eating as well...

Did you know that science has now determined that there are well over 100 trillion...

I've never been much of a shopper, but I do enjoy exploring the aisles of any grocery store or farmer's market I visit.

There isn’t another season that offers the abundance of foods, colors, flavors and scents as fall.

Facts, nutrition info and top ten super foods to help you make the most of your food choices.

When you think of spring and summer, what are the first words that come to mind? For me, it’s fresh, crisp and green.

Today, you are either a coffee drinker or a tea drinker. There could be no more evidence of this than finding a Starbucks at the Great Wall in China, in the back lanes of Beihai Park and at the Forbidden City.

Ah, spring! While it’s not the height of produce season in the Northeast and farmers markets are still a distant memory, it IS an exciting season.

If you want to decrease your sugar intake and are concerned about the safety of artificially manufactured non-caloric sweeteners such as Splenda®, Sweet ’n Low® or Equal®, then consider using stevia.

Last week a colleague of mine excitedly showed me a new diet she found. It promised rapid weight loss by eating fast foods like donuts, potato chips, cheeseburgers and frozen meals.

“The greatest service which can be rendered any country is to add a useful plant to its culture.” — Thomas Jefferson

"Nature transitions from one type of energy to another and it signals our bodies to transition in harmony with it. Each season should result in a change of food choices and cooking styles that help balance the energy of the season.” — Michelle Hirsch

Curled up on the sofa, the stress of the day releases as you take in the color and aroma of the liquid. You sip and a depth of flavor moves over your tongue.

In the midst of the holiday chaos, it’s important to slow down and take time to relax and focus on healthy eating.

Never met a cookie you didn’t like? Wonder why you can’t pass up the chocolate and your friend isn’t even tempted?

Do you ever read the covers of magazines at the checkout counter?

There were once three little pigs who, shortly after venturing out into the world, each built a house using different building materials.

KISS in the kitchen! That’s our theme for today. Think about your kitchen. What first comes to mind? Is it a place you love to be? Or is it a place you dread spending time in?

Heart disease, artery disease, cancer, diabetes…you name the condition and chances are there’s an article about it in the local newspaper.

Trying to understand your life’s purpose and succeed in your career? Step 1: Dump the Twinkies! It really is all about the food. A few simple adjustments can change your life.

What’s the next best thing to an exotic summer vacation? Tour your local ethnic markets and grocery stores! I recently visited China, India, Russia, Portugal and Korea all in one day!