You buy organic. You go to the local farmer’s market. You pay the extra price for pure foods. It seems to take a lot of effort and expense these days to make sure your food is chemical-free and safe for you and your family. But what would you say if I told you that your food may be dangerous - no matter how careful you are … Read More

Eating healthy can be expensive … but it can be really inexpensive too. In fact, many healthy foods cost less than junk foods, according to an analysis of more than 4,000 foods by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service.[i] They found, for instance, that potato chips cost, on average, twice as much as … Read More

For the first time, more Americans than not read food labels the first time they buy a product,[i] a trend that undoubtedly reflects people’s increasing desire for healthy, "junk-free” food. But if you’re scanning the label only for information like calories, sugar and fat, you may be missing out on the most revealing inform … Read More

by Mike Geary, Certified Nutrition Specialist Author of Best Seller:  The Truth About Six Pack Abs Most people aren't aware that when you cook meat (whether it's grilled, broiled, or seared) there are carcinogenic compounds that can form called HCA's (heterocyclic amines).  Now don't panic...you ingest various carcinogens … Read More

Are you concerned about the use of high fructose corn syrup in your food? Could the sweetener be a major contributor to obesity trends in the United States? High fructose corn syrup dangers are for real. Studies show a growing connection between this additive and a wide range of health problems. You probably know it’s a hi … Read More

and How to (Really) Stay on One! Calorie restriction may be the easy path to life-long wellness even though it sounds hard to do. As humans, we're not conditioned to say no to abundance. Your ancestors had to eat anything they could to stay alive. Bring that same eat-it-all habit into the modern world of drive thru, deli … Read More

Are you trying to lose weight or simply eat healthier? Choosing healthy foods may not be as easy as you thought. Unhealthy health foods can fool even those who pride themselves on their nutritional know-how unless you’re careful. Just because you find it in a health food store or a certain section of your supermarket doesn’ … Read More

  If you’re trying to lose weight or maintain a healthy weight, finding the right kind of foods to eat is essential. Many dieters have discovered that a diet of the most filling foods can help them eat less. Are you struggling to reach your weight loss goal? Can a diet of the most filling foods help? Yes, but rememb … Read More

…And the Smart Sodium Alternatives You’ve probably heard that you should watch out for high sodium foods. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that sodium is essential to life. Sodium helps muscles contract, assists transmission of nerve impulses and plays a part in the maintenance of proper fluid levels. However, it doesn't tak … Read More