5 Healthy Salad Ideas

Nicoise Salad
It's been said before, and sometimes even accomplished before, but it seems that so many people's New Year's resolution is to make this the year they will finally drop that extra weight.... read more

Trans Fat Linked to Bad Memory, Brain Shrinkage

Trans Fat Linked to Bad Memory, Brain Shrinkage
We all know that eating too much fast food isn’t the healthiest of options, and now researchers have found that too much trans fat can actually increase brain shrinkage with aging. A recent... read more

Mother-Child Relationships Affect Teen Obesity

Mother-Child Relationships Affect Teen Obesity
On Monday we reported that a father's unusual work hours can affect childhood obesity, but studies also show that poor mother-child relationships can also increase the possibility of teen obesity... read more

BBQ Chicken Mac and Cheese Recipe

BBQ Chicken Mac 'n' Cheese
Sammy never liked taking chicken to school for lunch, but when I put this macaroni and cheese in her thermos (albeit, a gluten-free version), she came home and told me I had given her two of her..... read more

7 Quick Tips for Slimming Down Comfort Foods

7 Quick Tips for Slimming Down Comfort Foods
During cold winter months, it’s hard not to crave cozy comfort foods to get rid of those cold-weather blues. The problem is that these comforting foods tend to lean toward the cheesy, creamy... read more

10 Foods with the Highest Pesticide Residue Levels

Apples
Who knew that biting into a strawberry could make you susceptible to cancer, or that a few too many pesticide-sprayed pears might lead to irreversible nervous system damage? A quick rinse under tap... read more

The Truth About Holiday Weight Gain

The Truth About Holiday Weight Gain
Holiday meals make elastic waistbands necessary, but luckily studies show that an average person only gains 1 to 2 pounds every holiday season. Unfortunately, overweight or obese people tend to gain... read more

Lean Beef Keeps Hearts Healthy

Lean Beef Keeps Hearts Healthy
Going against the stereotypes of red meat, a Pennsylvania State University study shows that eating lean beef every day can help improve cholesterol levels. The Beef in an Optimal Lean Diet (BOLD)... read more