Heart-Healthy Diet

If you ask the average 5- or 6-year-old kid about his or her favorite food, you’d rarely hear a mention of tomatoes—unless it’s in the form of ketchup (in which to dip a perennial kid fave—fries, of course)…. Continue Reading

It is no secret that I’m a huge fan of olive oil. I love everything about it—the way it tastes, the way it smells, the versatility of it, and – most importantly – the fact that olive oil… Continue Reading

Health experts have all sorts of opinions on dried fruit. Some see it as a healthy snack. Others say it is basically like eating candy. So which is it? I’m of the school that dried fruit can indeed… Continue Reading

A major part of promoting your long-term wellness is eating right—specifically, eating the Pan Asian Modified Mediterranean (PAMM) diet. And a major part of PAMM is eating low-glycemic carbohydrates. Focusing on low-glycemic carbs is one of the healthiest… Continue Reading

One of the buzzwords in diet circles these days is “protein.” High protein diets, we’re told, can help you lose weight and beat the effects of aging. Products on grocery store shelves—from frozen entrees to yogurt—tout their protein… Continue Reading

If you’re looking for a way to break your soda habit or drink less juice with breakfast, one option you’ve probably considered is tea. I love tea—especially green tea. In addition to tasting great, it’s loaded with inflammation-fighting… Continue Reading

Recently, one of my readers wrote in asking me why I’ve been so vocally against canola oil. She believed I was giving this oil a bad rap. In fact, she’s not the first to question my position on… Continue Reading

I love cooking with herbs and spices of all kinds. They can take everyday meals from good to great, and they have powerful benefits for your health, to boot. Take rosemary, for example. You might know this fragrant… Continue Reading