There is a new food trend on the horizon.  Supplements are out and food is making its way back to the front of the pack.  This news is music to my ears. According to research presented at the Institute of Food Technologists’ Wellness 12 meeting, more consumers want their nutrients from food.  The researchers point to […]

It is cold and flu season and I know all too well how the flu can take a toll on your body.  I have been down and out for four days and still feeling the effects of the virus.  All this sickness started me thinking about the role food plays in our immune system.  I […]

The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010 released earlier this week had few noticeable changes.  An emphasis was placed on eating less and choosing more vegetables, but on the whole, the guidelines remained similar to previous Dietary Guidelines.  One item, however, did change, in a big way.  Sodium, in excess, has long been seen as […]