Healthy Eating

Heading to a holiday party? Visiting a friend's house? Getting ready for company?

The American Diabetes Association uses this analogy - In some ways, the A1C test is like a baseball player's season batting average, it tells you about a person's overall success.

Break out the scented candles, turn on some Barry White, and get ready to massage your kale. Kale is a nutritious green vegetable rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as calcium and iron.

If you've read any blog or magazine lately, you've probably heard of something called "clean eating." The world of nutrition is full of buzzwords and trends, and clean eating seems to be shall we say, "trending" as of late. So, what is this trendy nutrition term all about? Clean eating has gained

Roasted Tomato and Eggplant Soup, Eggplant Burgers and Eggplant Focaccia are recipes you can try today.

We've all heard the saying, "breakfast is the most important meal of the day." This is especially true for children as it is the perfect time to refuel in the morning to prepare for the school day. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, kids who eat breakfast are more focused, perform better in school, are better able to manage their weight, and eat healthier overall compared with those who don't eat breakfast.

The sweet strawberry, the perfect bite-sized blueberry, the luscious raspberry. These palate-pleasing fruits are bursting with flavor. And something more: They contain anthocyanin a potential heart-protecting chemical.

Cereal can be a nutritious and easy option for parents looking for a quick breakfast during the morning rush to get kids ready for the day. But how do you choose the "right" cereal?

Your child comes home with the same lunch you packed him earlier that day. That's frustrating. It's amazing what some cookie cutters and toothpicks can do.