You Are What You Grill

When it comes to barbecued food, almost every person, it seems – thinks theirs is the best. We’re fiercely loyal to our barbecue traditions – and it’s funny how this one method of dining establishes our identity like nothing else. Read more »

What’s the Best-For-You Burger?

Burgers will probably never have a reputation as a health food, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t think about what you slap between two halves of a burger bun. The concept – some meat (or meatlike) product, condiments, and the equivalent of a couple of slices of bread – doesn’t have to fly in the face of healthy eating.  Watch the video
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Watching What You Eat: Does TV Make You Fat?

Blog_imageA recent article in the LA Times carried a headline that said, in effect, that watching television makes you gain weight.

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Yogurt and Probiotics Promote Digestive Health

If you’ve spent any time in the yogurt section of your local supermarket lately, you might see more and more products that highlight their “live active cultures” – a nice way of saying that the yogurt is full of bacteria. Read more »

Make Snacking Frequently Your Healthy Habit

 Spend some time around kids – or your household pets – and you’ll see that frequent grazing is more the instinctual way to eat over the course of the day. Read more »

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