Smoking Cessation and Your Weight May 24 09:20pm If you are a smoker and have ever tried to quit, you may have been deterred by the fear of gaining weight. Some people even use smoking as a way to help control their weight. Studies show that when people quit smoking, small and incremental gains in... Read more

The Benefits of Extra Virgin Olive Oil May 22 02:41pm EVOO, which stands for extra virgin olive oil , is an abbreviation I first encountered watching Rachel Ray's cable TV show "30 Minute Meals." The celebrity chef has even launched her own brand of olive oil (which she's dubbed EVOO ,... Read more

Ideas to Keep Your Kids Active May 17 08:21pm I recall as a small child going outside to play with friends and neighbors from morning til night. Often I would even skip meals because I wanted to continue whatever activity I was engrossed in at the time. However, nowadays our surroundings and... Read more

Artificial Sweeteners: Safe to Sweeten Up Your Day? May 12 10:48am Even though many everyday foods — from cereals to chewing gum to diet beverages — are sweetened with artificial sweeteners, many Americans still wonder if these substances are really safe. Are they harmful? What are the possible side effects of... Read more

Eating Out on Mother's Day May 10 08:27am If you've waited until now to make Mother's Day reservations, you may have a hard time getting a seat at her favorite restaurant. Mother's Day is one of the most popular days of the year to dine out, with many restaurants offering... Read more

Sushi: A Surprising Health Food May 06 06:23pm Are you a sushi fanatic or do you have trouble getting past the thought of eating raw fish? Well, it turns out that our national indulgence in this tasty and visually enticing treat from Japan may also be good for our health.  Sushi is generally... Read more

Healthy Eating at the Movies: Mission Impossible? May 04 10:27am For some of us, the movie experience just wouldn't be the same without treating ourselves to our favorite snacks. There was a time when it wouldn't be unusual to nosh on a bag or two of popcorn at the theater and then go grab dinner or lunch... Read more

Winning at the Ballpark May 02 10:58am On April 9, the Baltimore Orioles kicked off the baseball season with a home opener, and many Marylanders headed to the ballpark. If you do the same this summer, you may be surprised by what you find at the concession stand. Most ballparks and... Read more

Cravings: Should You or Shouldn't You? Apr 27 06:22am After almost a week of eating in hotels and airports, I finally made it home last week to find myself craving all kinds of fruits and vegetables. We've all heard that we tend to crave specific foods because our bodies need the nutrients they... Read more

Your Unconscious Food Choices Apr 26 01:51am During recent trips to visit family and friends across the United States, my diet changed drastically from my standard fare at home. The menus in each city reflected the tastes and traditions of the people I visited. That got me thinking about how... Read more