Maria Price is a nutrition and community health editor. She enjoys researching diet and food trends and writes articles based on her findings. In addition to her educational and employement background, she is a self-professed health fanatic.
Cooking novices might be tempted to use salt and/or butter to enhance the flavor of their favorite dishes. While both of these ingredients can be a cheap and relatively easy way to enhance the taste of food, they also...
According to a recent study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, most Americans consume about 37% of their daily calories from sugary drinks. Whether you drink soda, fruit punch, sweet tea, or lemonade, none of these calories provide you...
Psychologists and nutritionists are concerned with the growing number of pro-anorexia websites popping up on the Internet. These websites promote anorexia and bulimia as a lifestyle. They also show pictures of dangerously thin celebrities and regular women as &ldquo...
With the increasing cost of health insurance premiums and the national debate on health care still looming, preventative care is essential. A balanced diet is one of the best means of preventing disease. It reduces the risk of life threatening...
As the last days of summer wind down, it’s tempting to ditch your diet and seek comfort behind loose jeans and baggy sweaters. Labor Day cookouts are a tempting way to start that downward spiral. Instead of ruining...
Eating healthy has many challenges and one of them is cost. Here are five simple tips to shrink your waistline without shrinking your wallet. Buy Beans In addition to being inexpensive, beans are loaded...