Each week, we'll be offering original recipes and unique ways to use those Super Foods that pack nutritional power. After all, you are what you eat -- make it count! Should we or shouldn't we eat grains? The jury is still way out on this one. Some ...

According to a study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, buckwheat protein actually causes the human body to absorb less cholesterol from other foods. Research on this buckwheat/cholesterol connection was done at the University of ...

I wrote recently about pancakes and how they can pack on the pudge. When made with a nutritious bunch of ingredients, though, pancakes can be a healthy addition to your diet. The team at Love+Blueberries says alternative grains kick up the pancake ...

Are you confused on what "superfoods" are? You are not alone, as many nutritionists and natural food experts sometimes list only some superfoods in the lists they promote -- but the "real" list is quite long, really. It's pretty much agreed upon that ...

In 90-seconds, you can walk to the kitchen and open a bag of chips and a soda. Or you can improve your health -- which sounds better? I know you're leading towards the chips, but think about how much better you'll feel if you choose your health. ...

Meg Wolff is in the process of becoming whole again, after a journey with breast cancer, following the loss of one leg, following a diagnosis of bone cancer. For Meg, part of rebounding from these life experiences is eating well. And eating well ...

What? Avoid wheat? At first glance, this post doesn't seem to make any sense. Aren't we supposed to be eating a lot of whole grains? If you choose to be a grain eater, there are plenty of ways to indulge in whole grain goodness -- quinoa, spelt ...

Do you have a soft-spot for pasta (and because of it)? If so, you may or may not have given the whole wheat varieties a try. Unlike regular pasta, which is made from enriched flour, whole wheat pastas does not cause blood sugar levels to spike ...