Whole grain

Snack Celebration: National Popcorn Day

Which snack food counts as a whole grain and is high in fiber while keeping its calorie-count low? You guessed it -- popcorn! And today, America ... Read More »

Women's Nutrition: What You Need to Know Now

You are what you eat -- that's the basis for all nutritional principles, and it's certainly true when it comes to women's nutrition. A healthy diet ... Read More »

High Fiber Foods

Prunes, salad and oatmeal -- if these foods immediately come to mind when you hear about high-fiber diets, it's time to change your thinking. Not only ... Read More »

Carbohydrate Basics

Just a couple of decades ago, carbs were the dietary rage. Athletes filled up on pasta before events and high-carb (low-fat) diets were thought to be ... Read More »

Master Your Metabolism Review

Diet Review The title may lead dieters to believe there is something incredibly new and innovative, but Master Your Metabolism is basically a series ... Read More »

Pritikin Diet Review

Dr. Nathan Pritikin opened his first Longevity Center in 1976 to help people combat heart disease. However, after many of his clients found they were ... Read More »

Sugar Busters! Diet Review

No nutritionist can argue that eating less sugar is probably one of the healthiest-not to mention, hardest-decisions you can make. Some of the diet's ... Read More »

Walking the Walk - day 3

Day 3: Well, that's a surprise. When I started this challenge, I thought I'd discover that I was already eating 25 to 30 grams of fiber a day. I'm ... Read More »

Eat more while you watch TV

You won't want to eat just anything as you sit in front of your TV -- unless your goal is to gain a few pounds -- but there is one snack food you ... Read More »

4 healthy tortilla traits

I love Mexican food but try to avoid it because I can't reign myself in once I reach for the chips and salsa. There's some real merit to some ... Read More »