Elizabeth Ward has done it again! Registered dietitian, author and media extraordinaire, Ward has written a book to help you understand, and adopt the MyPlate guidelines. MyPlate for Moms, How to Feed Yourself and Your Family Better decodes the...

Have you tried POM POMS? No, I am not talking about cheer gear. I am talking about the portable and fresh pomegranate arils made by POM Wonderful. Recently, I received a sample to try. I really like pomegranates, and look forward to their availability...

Dear Moms and Dads, This is a book review for you. While you are busy raising children, shopping for food, preparing meals and making sure your kids get out to play, sometimes your own health goals get overlooked. Periodically I will review books or...

Natural popcorn is a delicious whole grain snack that is full of satisfying fiber. Microwaveable popcorn makes cooking and serving popcorn almost effortless.  However, many store brands are loaded with artificial ingredients, trans fats, and sodium. ...

Many corporations gathered last week in San Diego, CA at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo to showcase their product lines. I was interested in what was out there...

Zing-a-ling, your tongue will sing, when you eat a Zing Bar. I was curious about these 100% natural, high protein, wheat-, soy protein- and gluten-free energy bars, especially because they were created by four nutritionists. Personally, I am not a...

The sizzling days of summer are here.  What better way to cool off from the heat than with an ice-cold popsicle?  An array of options await you at the grocery store.  It is pretty tough to find popsicles made from just 100% juice or whole fruit. ...

It is hard to beat good homemade macaroni and cheese, but store bought mac n’ cheese can be a real family-pleaser and time saver. [caption id="attachment_1515" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Macaroni and Cheese--A Kid...

Snacking is a normal and necessary, if not unavoidable, part of any child’s day.  Whether you are a fellow foodie, a concerned consumer, a proactive parent, or just a health happy nutrition nut, our new series is right up your alley.  “Consumer...