When you occasionally allow yourself to enjoy a good old-fashioned juicy hamburger you already know you’re going to be consuming quite a few calories and gobs of grease. No surprises there. But it’s the little ‘extras’ the factory farms are sneaking into your meat that you should be most concerned about.

Their study, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, included 953 stage III colon cancer patients who were treated with surgery and chemotherapy. Those who consumed at least four cups daily had the greatest benefits…

It’s not always convenient to make the best food choices. No harm! Researchers have recently uncovered a simple (and delicious) way to counteract the effects of a few bad dietary choices.

If you’re a health nut who likes your daily caffeine fix, you’re probably a fan of green tea. It has just enough caffeine to keep you zipping and more than enough antioxidants to keep you healthy. But it seems green tea has a rival as the king of healthy caffeinated beverages…

When my children were very young, I baked a lot of oatmeal raisin cookies. But that was years ago — way before I began making a concerted effort to prepare and consume healthier fare. Now, I bake oatmeal raisin muffins.

Nuts are the one food that drastically reduces your risk of inflammation, chronic disease and an early death. And in my book, that’s a “prescription” that’s easy to stomach. But whatever nut you pick, just make sure…

Though no one can change their DNA, we certainly can address the environmental factors that influence our health. It is possible to shift these factors from disease promoting to health promoting.

Kombucha, also known as the elixir of life, is not your typical cup of tea. This mildly fermented beverage has been around for centuries and is often touted as a near-miraculous cure-all. Here are a few reasons why…

Cantaloupes are an excellent source of vitamin A which is essential for healthy vision, and a good alternative source of vitamin C if you don’t tolerate citrus fruits well.

Do you ever have one of those days where you’re completely drained for no apparent reason? And it’s tempting to reach for something, anything, that will get your engine revving again. Well, do I have some great choices for you…

My family and I will be enjoying this eggs-cellent breakfast casserole Christmas morning… and New Year’s Day as well. I hope you’ll consider making it a tradition for your family’s favorite holiday celebrations. But it’s certainly healthy enough to enjoy more often…

Feeling like your weight loss has just stagnated even though you’re eating healthy and exercising? This is going to sound way too simple, but it’s probably what you’re drinking. So try this one drink instead…