Who doesn't like a cold glass of sweet tea during the summer months? Iced tea was one of my favorite childhood drinks. Sweet iced tea...

An excess of added sugars is a major cause (along with other factors) of obesity in the United States (1). It is estimated that US...

Fast food chicken nuggets are a popular fast food item most of us have grown up with. Many people continue to consume nuggets into...

Chocolate pudding was one of my favorite treats growing up as a child. Now, being a calorie conscious person who reads labels, I realized...

Minimizing your children's' intake of processed snacks like potato chips, crackers, and cookies is important in reducing their chances of...

Core body training is an essential part of any fitness routine. What is core body training? Core training is simply performing specific...

Who doesn't love a good banana nut muffin? Growing up this was one of my favorite go to sweets. Did you know that most store bought...

#Eggs are a popular #breakfast staple in the american diet however long term consumption may pose significant health risks such as...

Due to societal changes we have become increasingly sedentary = too much sitting (1). Screen time (computers, watching television,...

Looking for a versatile dish that is easy, healthy, and you can whip up in less than 20 minutes? Then look no further. If you are looking...

Looking for a delicious condiment to go with your proteins or vegetables without derailing your health goals? Perhaps you should look...

Everyone has different dietary preferences. Always create a lifestyle that suits your needs and individual tastes when trying to optimize...

You don't have to gain weight over the holidays. Making smart choices should be an everyday habit in every situation. With Thanksgiving...

Does this shepherd's pie look like it is made with mostly vegetables and lentils? Yes, it is! Traditional shepherd's pie's are made with...

While spending more time at home social distancing many of us have complained of increased weight gain. A major factor is unhealthy...

Growing up, my family had a tradition of eating dinner every Friday at a restaurant downtown. It was the perfect way to decompress, talk,...

Most people recognize that regular consumption margarine is unhealthy due to its unfavorable lipid profile and impact on cardiovascular...

Make small realistic changes to your lifestyle rather than big drastic changes. Diets typically don't work because they involve...

Everything you put into your body should have a nutritional purpose. Episodic consumption of cows milk is generally safe however there...

Why is water important? Water is vital to life and humans need adequate water to perform a wide variety of essential bodily functions...