It is hard to believe, but eating fresh produce can be risky these days and the outbreaks seem to be even bigger and riskier than they were 20 or 30 years ago. Take for example the outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 in spinach recently. ...

Ever try to follow the food guide pyramid and think, wow I can eat 6 bowls of rice per day! Well that is not necessarily true. The truth is the difference between a serving size and a portion size can be confusing. A serving size is the recommended amount of food to eat at any one time from each of the food groups. ...

You have made a healthy salad and now you are ready to add the dressing, which one do you go for? Supermarkets have so many choices on the shelves that for the consumer it can be really confusing when trying to eat healthy, but still get taste. Many have too much salt, color from food colorings, and consistency from gums. ...

Has your doctor told you that to improve your cholesterol you should be getting more whole grains in your diet? Well what foods can they be found in and which ones are better for you? ...

For those struggling with high cholesterol, there are several factors and lifestyle characteristics that contribute to increased cholesterol levels. Some of these causes are uncontrollable, such as age or genetic history. But there are also other habits and everyday life routines that can be managed or changed to reduce cholesterol induced by more dynamic factors like stress. ...