The poor potato has been playing defense for years now.  I speak of “white potatoes”, the poor stepchild of sweet...

“Clean food is healthier.” “Only eat foods with ingredients you can pronounce.” “Only buy foods with clean labels.”  Sound confusing...

I read a lot of research journals. The field of nutrition constantly evolves, so keeping abreast of the latest credible...

Every so often, the juicing craze re-emerges. People start juicing all manner of fruits and veggies for smoothies and other...

**NEWSFLASH**  I’ve joined the website The Chocolate Life, as author and contributor.  Check out my posts here.  It’s nearing Valentine’s...

If there were EVER a time when we want comfort food, it’s now.  Sure, we want nutrition, but “in these...

When people tell me “I don’t eat meat, I’m plant-based,” the implication is that plant-based diets can’t include meat, poultry,...

When I hit the supermarket these days, I’m seeing canned and frozen vegetables and fruits flying off the shelves.  All...

I love chocolate, particularly dark chocolate.  I make no apologies, and the more I learn about chocolate and the cocoa...

This post is for foodies, so be warned.  None of my usual busting of topical nutrition myths and misperceptions.  This...