About two years ago, Michael Saraceno decided he wanted to lose weight. He was nearing 275 pounds and was planning…

Keto diet changes how food is turned into energy While it may seem like the newest weight-loss trend, the ketogenic…

Just the thought of biting into a square of chocolate might make you smile. And, chances are, it really will…

Just the name “nightshade,” gives this category of vegetables a shady mystique. And their reputation of possibly contributing to inflammatory…

Limiting sweeteners (especially fructose) can reduce chronic disease Sugar fuels your body and brain. But when overconsumed, it can wreak havoc on…

Photo by Kyle Edwards Salads sound healthy. But get this: Some have more calories than a double cheeseburger from a fast food…

It seems that every week brings a new fad diet or a new missive telling you how to eat and…

For most people, Thanksgiving dinner is the biggest and most busily prepared meal they cook all year. From menu planning…

Plant-based diets are at the root of heart-healthy eating For a healthy heart, there’s no denying that plant foods are essential.…

When the Sweets & Snacks Expo rolls into McCormick Place every spring, it feels like Halloween in May. Imagine four…