Surviving the Food Court Apr 15 01:52pm Last weekend I was shopping with my family at the local mall. After several hours of running from store to store, my 3-year-old son declared it was time for lunch. Like many hungry shoppers, we headed for the food court to make our selections. Unable... Read more

More About Eating on the Run Apr 10 11:37am Last week was hectic. I found myself rushing to attend early meetings or to catch a plane, all the while looking for a healthy meal I could eat on the run without utensils. A surprisingly difficult task, considering that the National Restaurant... Read more

Avocado: Friend or Foe? Apr 06 02:52am At an early age, I remember being somewhat confused by the concept of the avocado being a fruit and not a vegetable. Later on, I was again somewhat confused by whether this rich, textured, and odd-flavored fruit was really good for us. After all, for... Read more

Giving Leftovers a Second Chance Mar 28 09:35am No matter how hard I try to provide variety and balance in my children's meals, I still find myself staring at untouched food. Depending on your upbringing, it can be hard to see good food go to waste. Do you ever find yourself eating whatever is... Read more

Tips For Heart-Healthy Eating Mar 22 02:36am As a young nutrition professional, I worked for a time in a hospital cardiac unit. Many of my patients there were "frequent flyers" whom I had seen multiple times. Since the lifestyle changes required to improve a person's heart health... Read more

The Buzz About Flax Mar 07 01:52pm Last week, while cruising the aisles of the grocery store, it seemed like everywhere I turned I ran into a new flax-based product. I was amazed at the wide variety of these products, which were previously found mostly in health food stores or in the... Read more

Should You Buy Organic or Conventional? Mar 02 11:54am With warmer weather just around the corner, many of us will be spending more time in the fruit and vegetable section checking out the new produce. Some of you may find yourselves debating whether to purchase organic fruits and vegetables instead of... Read more

Children's Fickle Food Habits Feb 27 12:53pm As a "foodie," I have always found it hard to understand individuals who have a very limited diet or who frequently don't eat the different or exotic. That is, until now, when my three-year-old is once again self-limiting his diet. This... Read more

Fast Food Breakfast Feb 23 01:56pm Last week I had to spend several early mornings in airports and thought I'd try to seek out a healthy breakfast option from among the overabundance of fast food restaurants lining the gate areas. The problem: Getting a healthy breakfast on the... Read more

Read Your Way to Healthier Eating Feb 20 02:54am Looking for ways to jump-start your healthy eating? The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) may have just the tools to help you. These two agencies collaborated to develop... Read more