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The vitamin hoax: 10 vitamins RD says not to take

For everyone who's been popping vitamins to keep them healthy and strong, Reader's Digest recently published 'The Vitamin Hoax - What Not to Take' in ... Read More »

The lovely tomato

August and September are prime time for garden fresh tomatoes, which have a much richer flavor than supermarket versions. Not only are tomatoes sweet ... Read More »

You Are What You Eat: Watermelon, more than just a picnic treat

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 -- ... Read More »

Daily Fit Tip: Make the most of your watermelon

Big, round, juicy, and in season, watermelons are cropping up all over. I recently bought a giant-sized one for $3.00 at my local market and we've ... Read More »

Lycopene, tomatoes don't prevent cancer after all

Recently, the FDA concluded that tomatoes, which are rich in the antioxidant lycopene, don't appear to prevent cancer after all, at least in their ... Read More »

Cooking for health: Tips from experts

Did you know that sauteing your veggies with some olive oil is better than steaming them because you get more antioxidants that way? Yeah, me neither. ... Read More »

Bucket planting method for tomatoes

Want to have the freshest best tasting organic tomatoes to put on your sandwiches, salads or to make your sauces? Tomatoes are full of vitamins and ... Read More »

Canned fruits and veggies are healthy too

On the heels of the latest news from the CDC that most Americans aren't eating enough fruits and vegetables comes new data from a study funded by the ... Read More »

Are orange tomatoes better for you?

Orange tomatoes? Huh? Don't worry, you're not color-blind. As far as I know, all the tomatoes at your local supermarket are still red. However, food ... Read More »