Quinoa has made a huge hit on the food market recently, and rightfully so. Prices have increased to the point the farmers who grow it can’t even afford it. So, what is the deal with this unique-looking food? Some people compare it to rice, other couscous, and some have no idea what it is. In today’s Ingredient Spotlight, we are...

Warmer weather is quickly approaching - the thought of beach trips, concerts, and outdoor adventures are here and everyone wants to get back into "summer shape." As the temperatures outside increase, the layers of clothing we wear come off and perhaps reveal winter weight we hadn’t intended on gaining. Unfortunately, not everyone...

A simple Google Search can prove just about anything. Add a little bit of media sensation, word of mouth, or common belief and you can just about make anything seem the truth. But when something comes you way that could seem believable, what do you believe? There are a lot of articles on the internet that boast "nutrition therapy"...

Chocolate has been around a very long time. And let’s face it, it is delicious. The cocoa bean has been used to process all sorts of tasty treats for hundreds of years. Usually, though, we feel bad about indulging in tasty treats. Chocolate has been generally accepted as a food that is not only appealing to the palate, but also the body...

March is National Nutrition Month® and is a great time of the year to explore more ways about improving dietary lifestyle choices, incorporating physical activity into your life, and having a better relationship with food. Whatever you decide, do it for YOU. Selflessness has been boasted since childhood- when it comes to food and ...

There is a relative grandiose idea of what the "Mediterranean Diet" is, especially in the media. Every once in a while, morning news or television doctor shows boast the benefits of what seems to be the very elusive and elite "diet" originated from the Mediterranean. The fact is, the Mediterranean Diet is not actually a diet. Pe...

Omega 3 fatty acids are well-known to help reduce LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels, reduce triglyceride levels (fats from intake of carbohydrates), increase HDL ("good") cholesterol levels, and generally be beneficial to help reduce risk of cardiovascular disease. To learn more about the relationship between heart health and nutrition, chec...

There's been an influx of wheat-related books and gluten-free movements that have swept the health/nutrition communities lately. With books like Wheat Belly, Grain Brain and a slew of Paleo books, it seems like wheat is on the chopping block from several avenues. So what claims are made about wheat? Are they substantiated? 1. Moder...