Michael Pollan, a celebrated food writer is someone with whom I generally agree. We share many platforms, including the benefits of whole food, real food, a high volume of plant food, and a return to cooking. However, he recently criticized the paleo diet and with this, I must take issue.

When most people diet, one of the first foods they tend to shy away from is real cheese. But when you combine fat and protein you satisfy your hunger pangs in a way that will last for hours…

Multitudes of studies have been carried out on different types of tea and herbal tea preparations, but understanding the differences between them can be daunting. But with a little guidance and effort you can find a tea suited for just about any health issue you may need to relieve.

Like most folks with a chronic ailment, you may not suspect that the very foods you are eating could cause your symptoms. Why not? Because you don’t feel an immediate reaction.

Have you heard of blue zones? There are a few of these special places scattered across the globe, and one them is Ikaria, Greece. What makes it and other blue zones so special? Maybe the food…

Remember being told fats were bad and that was that? Well, the truth is, when it comes to your health, dietary fat has never really been black and white. But it can be easier to understand if you follow three simple rules…

More research needs to be done to fully understand the health impact GMOs have. But we do know that they are widespread and difficult to avoid in the U.S. That’s why you should take steps towards safeguarding our health.

You’ve probably heard the term “superfood” thrown around a lot in recent years. Blueberries are a superfood. Salmon is a superfood. Green tea is a superfood. And, there’s a reason why true “superfoods” deserve the title…

I’ve been using my iron skillet more and more lately, and I’ve discovered that I like pan-roasting most vegetables in it — including new potatoes. An added benefit of cooking in a cast iron skillet is the additional iron it can add to your diet.

The findings of a new review suggest that dietary omega-3 fatty acids from fish oil fight prostate cancer on several levels.

When I got a surprise summer cold recently, I went to my local health food store in search of vitamin C. The woman working in the vitamin department saw me trying to decide what type to buy, and gave me a tip that will probably change the way I take vitamin C forever.

According to the Almond Board of California, one ounce of almonds contains about the same amount of disease-fighting polyphenols thought to ward off heart disease and cancer, as a cup of broccoli or green tea.