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 Organic foods are a hot item in the grocery store right now.  But what exactly are organic foods?  Are they healthier for me when compared to non-organic foods?   Are they safer?  The word “organic” refers to the way a farmer grows and processes his products; it has little to do with the nutritional content ofRead more

Kick your holiday fat suit to the curb permanently by adding this food to your diet: yogurt. Several studies suggest that extra calcium in the diet (and yogurt's got lots) may inhibit fat absorption in the small intestine. And that means having less of it to store around your hips, thighs, and belly. Out withRead more

  So it’s the New Year and on the top of everyone’s resolution list is weight loss.  However, many years people try and fail for reasons such as time consuming, hard to stick with, etc.  Well, research shows that the best diet is as easy as taking out the pen and paper.  In a recent studyRead more

Ready to lose a few pounds in the new year? There are five foods that can help. And the best part is that you won't feel like you're "eating light" with this group of weight-loss-boosting noshes. In fact, it'll still feel like the holidays! Salmon: Seems the omega-3 fatty acids in this fish may turbocharge yourRead more

reprinted from RealAge.com(for the complete article) Did you know that besides doing wonders for your health, a certain nutrient group might also help keep your pants size down? It's true. Flavonoids — those antioxidant-like compounds found in fruits, veggies, chocolate, tea, and wine — seemed to help ward off belly fat in a 14-year study. Multitasking FlavonoidsSpecifically,Read more