Ten Summer Foods That Help You Lose Weight Jul 10 03:28pm If you're looking to be a loser this summer, here are ten tips to help you get there. 1. Cucumbers Cucumbers are loaded with water and incredibly low in calories. One whole cucumber provides only 45 calories.   2. Frozen red/purple grapes At... Read more

Save Over 1,400 Calories with These Healthy Barbecue Swaps! Jul 04 03:18am 'Tis the season to barbecue! You can chow down on burgers, ribs, hot dogs and potato salad....or clean up your act and save over 1,400 calories, 98 grams of fat, and 17 teaspoons of sugar. Here's the scoop.... Traditional BBQ feast:... Read more

Foods that Fight! Jun 28 09:22am Here are my top five picks to help fight diabetes, cardiovascular disease, migraine headaches, and arthritis. To your health! Diabetes Soybeans (combo of protein, high-quality carbs, and soluble fiber helps stabilize blood sugar levels) Wild salmon... Read more

Should Children Take Multivitamins? Jun 26 03:04am Many parents worry that their children may not be getting enough nutrients from food alone, but they're also not sure if they should be giving them a multivitamin. Unfortunately...there is no consensus. Experts tend to disagree about vitamin... Read more

3 Diet Myths Busted Jun 18 02:34pm Here's the real scoop on 3 circulating diet myths... 1. Bananas are fattening FALSE. One medium banana provides only 105 calories -- you’d have to eat at least 6 bananas to equal one New York slice of pizza! Bananas are also a good source of... Read more

Lose the Bloat, Find the Beach! Jun 12 08:07am Everyday bloat is downright uncomfortable! It's commonly caused by water retention or gas -- a build-up of air in the intestines and stomach that can give you the feeling of a distended abdomen.     If your condition is chronic, speak with... Read more

The Cancer Fighter in Your Kitchen Cabinet Jun 06 02:15am Vitamin D is a powerful nutrient. Compelling research has shown it can reduce the risk of several medical conditions, including osteoporosis, gum disease, diabetes, arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and YES, even certain cancers. Here are three things... Read more

The Best and Worst Seafood May 26 05:01am As a nutritionist, I love that fact that fish is low in fat, and high in protein. Problem is -- some types of fish are also loaded with mercury and other contaminants, like PCBs, dioxins, and pesticides. Here's a summary of the specific fish you... Read more

Dark Chocolate 101 May 22 02:45am It's true that certain types of chocolate are good for the cardiovascular system - but certainly not all chocolate. When it comes to good health, the most important thing is to choose dark chocolate versus milk chocolate. The darker the... Read more

6 Summer Slimdown Tricks May 11 11:52pm Summer is right around the corner! Here are six strategies that can help you lose weight--and keep it off. 1. Consider the buddy system. Some people do better if they have a friend, spouse, therapist, someone they can talk to about successes or... Read more