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October 24, 2015

Almonds are America's new favorite nuts

For decades, the peanut has reigned supreme, its popularity a league above the rest of the nuts (even though technically it's not a nut, but a legume).

October 24, 2015

Healthy holiday cocktails crafted by an organic chemist

Every year, inspired by the winter holidays and bound as if by duty, Dr. Manny Alvarez and I take on a tough task – we drink special holiday cocktails containing various healthy ingredients.

October 24, 2015

Eating right still at core of committee’s new US dietary guidelines

Dietary advice can be confusing. Is it OK to eat meat and eggs? Is fat in or out? What about grains? How much salt?

October 24, 2015

5 delicious pasta alternatives with a fraction of the calories

It’s that transition time of year when many of my clients ask for advice on switching up their staple meals.

October 24, 2015

Why fructose-laden drinks may leave you wanting more

The type of sugar in your drink may affect how much food you want to eat, according to a new study.

October 24, 2015

5 tricks for easy, healthy breakfasts

You may have seen reports in the news lately questioning the benefits of breakfast for weight loss, but I’m not ready to sanction skipping.

October 24, 2015

Overweight cancer patients may be malnourished

Overweight cancer patients may benefit from being tested for malnutrition, according to a new study.

October 24, 2015

8 healthy foods for midnight snacking

Midnight snacking— we’ve all done it at some point, but the good news is that if you haven’t eaten your calories for the day, late night nibbling won’t make you gain weight.

October 24, 2015

The dangers associated with factory farmed meat

This week’s massive recall of 1.8 million pounds of ground beef has consumers wondering if enough is enough. Is it finally time to change the way meat is raised, slaughtered and consumed in America?

October 24, 2015

Are hidden food allergies making you miserable?

Here's how to figure out if your diet is what's causing your inflammation—and what you can do about it.