In Pursuit of a Healthier Chip Feb 16 02:47am Our All-American potato chip has been around since the 1850s. This popular snack food was originally created in an effort to pacify a customer who consistently complained about soggy French fries. Today, hundreds of varieties of potato chip are... Read more

Beware of Quick-Fix Diets Feb 13 12:46pm On my drive in to work today, I listened with a mixture of amusement and concern to a discussion on the radio. The question of the day asked listeners to share their dieting stories. As you can imagine, all sorts of people called in - from the person... Read more

Low-Fat Chicken Salad Secrets Feb 09 04:21am Nutrition students who spend time in our hospital kitchen don't just learn to prepare foods in large quantities. They must also learn how to modify familiar recipes, which may be high in fat and sodium, into menu items that are healthy and tasty.... Read more

Are We Sending the Wrong Message? Feb 05 11:37am Many of us probably consider a 10-pound range between our "fat" and "thin" selves a normal fluctuation in our weight. But as I waited in line at the grocery store this week, I was struck by how many tabloid headlines were... Read more

Healthy Suggestions for Super Bowl Temptations Feb 01 04:48am Despite the fact that my hometown team, the Baltimore Ravens , was eliminated early on from the playoffs, I will be enjoying the Super Bowl festivities next weekend. Although I have written about the nutrition pitfalls of the holiday season, how to... Read more

Looking for a Place to Cut Calories? Jan 26 12:51pm As you look for ways to cut calories in 2007, remember that one major source of "empty calories" could be alcoholic drinks. It's true that research has found some heart-healthy benefits to consuming alcohol in moderation (one drink or... Read more

Is Your Salmon Farmed or Wild? Jan 23 04:43pm When dining on salmon at your local restaurant, are you aware whether the fish you're eating is wild or farm-raised? You may not think of fish as being farmed but the fact is that 98 percent of the salmon consumed in the United States is farmed.... Read more

Chocolate: Indulgence or Health Food? Jan 21 05:50am If you're like me, your holiday indulgence is chocolate. Well, this sometimes-forbidden indulgence may now be on the "healthy" list along with your fruits and vegetables. In fact the American Dietetic Association has recognized the... Read more

Fitting Oil Into a Healthy Lifestyle Jan 17 05:44am Fats and oils have gotten a bad rap over the years, but there is a role for them in the diet. In fact, the type of fat or oil you choose can make a big difference in your healthy eating plan. I remember attending a food and nutrition conference a few... Read more

New Year's Resolutions: Think Long Term Jan 05 07:29pm Are you ready to be bombarded once again by quick weight-loss schemes and fad diets for the New Year? While many of the diets you'll hear about could be considered gimmicks, almost all will have one important message in common: any changes you... Read more