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by Dr. Meghana Thanki —  We all reach for certain foods when we feel hungry, but have you ever thought about why we choose certain foods over others? One of the reasons is taste. There are six different tastes that the tongue can distinguish — sweet, sour, salty, pungent, bitter and astringent. These six tastes […]

by Heather Demeritte —  Did you know the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed the alarming statistics that 17 percent of today’s youth are overweight and an additional 15 percent are at risk? Children face health problems previously seen only in adults, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and high […]

With trucking diesel fuel prices now over $4 per gallon in many locations, food prices are reaching an all-time high, since the average grocery store item has traveled 1,500 to 3,500 miles. Over the past year alone, consumers have been forced to pay significantly more for staples like eggs (25 percent), milk (17 percent), cheese […]

by Stan Kalson —  So often our busy lifestyles detract from creating healthy meals, especially during the winter months. Soups and stews warm the body and provide a balance of protein, vegetables and spices. Here are some healthy-ingredient soup recipes to try. Broccoli and Almond Soup Ingredients: 1/2 cup ground almonds 1-1/2 pounds broccoli florets, […]

by Stan Kalson —  Our endless sweet-tooth cravings demand satisfaction. Often, we abandon our guilt about all the calories because this is the season to let go and enjoy. Whole-food and sugar alternatives can lessen the guilt of eating sweets, while providing you with more nutritious ingredients. You can substitute low glycemic sweeteners, such as […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco — Rosemary is a shrubby evergreen bush that, according to folklore, takes its name from the Virgin Mary, who draped her cloak over a bush, placing a white flower on top of it. By the following morning, the flower had turned blue and, thereafter, the plant was known as the “Rose […]

by Lynn O’Neill It was all over the news in March 2012 — the outrage over pink slime, a substance used as filler in ground beef, also known as lean finely textured beef or LFTB. Pink slime is a concoction of scraps, connective tissue and other parts of the cattle that has been “sanitized” with […]

Spices are one of nature’s tasty secret weapons that can make your cooked foods healthier. The best part is that spices are relatively inexpensive and come in a wide variety of flavors. Adding them to your meat before tossing it on the grill can cut the risk of cancer, long associated with beef cooked at […]

by Joanne Henning Tedesco — On a cool evening, homemade soup sounds perfect, but what else can you serve along with it that is simple, elegant and flavorful, plus quick and easy to prepare? A traditional salad is a good idea, but an Italian bruschetta (pronounced “brusketta”) is a delicious way to capture the flavors […]

 by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  We are now entering that short period of time in Arizona when the seasons are changing and we get to enjoy the warm — not hot — weather. It is a perfect opportunity to spend time outdoors and experience our magnificent desert, without the risk of getting overheated. This is […]

Herbs are a great way to flavor almost any food, but buying them at the store can be expensive. A more cost-effective option is to grow your own. If you have good soil located in a sunny spot or some planters, you can grow your own herbs at home. Choose and plant the herbs that […]

by Dr. Tara Peyman —  You may be allergic to one or more foods and not even know it. We can develop an inflammatory, allergic response to the foods we eat — even healthy foods can cause symptoms. This inflammatory response can lead to headaches, fatigue, digestive problems, skin rashes, mood disorders, autoimmune conditions and […]

by Stan Kalson —  It is simple: placing a high priority on the quality of food we eat helps determine the degree of our wellness. Extensive media discussions have recently covered the dangers of chemical fertilizers and pesticides used in commercial agriculture. Health researchers now state, without hesitation, that there is a relationship between our […]