Excess liver fat is a hazard. It’s even worse than that extra abdominal fat you’ve been worried about. That’s because it puts you at an even higher risk of developing insulin resistance, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes and even cancer.

Stress can easily put you in a funk. Whether you work too much, sleep too little, are just generally overwhelmed by the state of the world — it can make you irritable, angry and even depressed. So how do get yourself into a happier state of mind? Mood-boosting food…

If you’re trying to live a healthier life, you don’t need to make drastic, sweeping changes to see results. All you have to do is go to your pantry and grab a handful of nuts. If you don’t have any nuts, that’s okay. I’m sure you’ll want to run to the store and get some after hearing this…

If better fuel helps your body burn fat more efficiently, could it be that better fuel also helps your body’s most fuel-hungry organ—the brain—operate better? It definitely appears so, but that’s not all…

Some of the best superfoods are berries. And the more glamorous berries have gotten the most attention like Goji, Acerola and Acai because they all contain high amounts of potent antioxidants. Now, the cousin of an American favorite is getting a lot of attention…

We live in a polluted world, so it’s no surprise that there are many pollutants in our food. It’s like they’re the new ‘condiment.’ So, like a broken record I have to say… if you’re not already choosing organic produce to avoid these threats, you really should be. Here’s one more reason…

Making this recipe around the holidays makes your whole house smell like Christmas exploded all over it. What better way is there to show love and appreciation than to give a gift that’s both enjoyable and boosts well-being?

You may think a flu shot will get you through the season unscathed. Don’t bet on it. While there’s no way to completely protect yourself from the viruses that cause colds and flu, you can take all-natural measures to strengthen your immune system…

It’s bowl season, which means I get to spend lots of time with my boys watching football. This recipe is so simple, and the boys like it so much, that I serve it as a special treat this time of year.

Most of the year, I consume very little alcohol or chocolate. And any kind of diet restriction becomes a real challenge during the holidays. But you can stay true to yourself and still enjoy festivities and food…

“Superfood” may be a modern term, but flaxseeds, which very well may be the world’s first cultivated superfood, have been consumed for 6,000 years. Sometimes called linseeds, these small, brown or golden-colored seeds, have big benefits and a great nutty taste. Here’s how to put them to use…

There’s nothing quite like a steaming mug of hot cocoa on a cold winter’s day. Add a dollop of whipped cream to the top, and it may even be the best guilty pleasure of the winter season. But what if I told you hot cocoa was less of a guilty pleasure and more of a health-boosting heart tonic?