Mindless Eating: Are You Sabotaging Yourself?

One of my favorite presentations at Food for Your Whole Life Symposium was Dr. Brian Wansink, author of Mindless Eating. A leader in the field of food psychology, he has unveiled a lot of the hidden influences on how much we eat, and how consumers make food choices. Did you know that we make at [...]

Fruit2o “Docks” at Boston Harborfest to Get Pledges for Healthy Living

Hey Beantown residents… Are you without plans for the fourth of July? Boston Harborfest (www.bostonharborfest.com) in the Boston, Massachusetts City Hall Plaza could be just what you’re looking for! Running from the 2nd of July to the 5th, the event is free with over 200 events and Fruit2o will be there too. Between historical reenactments, tours, [...]

American Culture and Diet: Why Some Immigrants Become Unhealthy

The May 2010 American Dietetics Association Journal published a study that looked into the availability of culturally specific fruits and vegetables available in African American and Latino communities in Chicago. The result? Culturally specific foods were lacking in stores.

Research Says Calorie Counts Aren’t Accurate (Whoops)!

Researchers at Tufts University looked at 10 frozen food items and 20 restaurant meals and found that they are serving up more than what dieters are asking for. According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, prepared foods may contain an average of 8% more calories than their package [...]

Thinking of Acai for Weight Loss? Think Again.

Is acai worth it for weight loss?

We’re In the Nutrition Blog Network… Are You?

Amazing, delicious, and totally Nutrition Blog Network approved. Articles like these come from the network everyday. We’re in the Nutrition Blog Network. Are you?

Food Label Glossary Decodes Package Marketing

If you’ve ever felt like understanding food labels would require foreign language certification, you’re not alone. Most people are confused about the meaning behind the words they see on packages. Believe it or not, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the food industry’s vocabulary. Unfortunately, marketers are in stiff competition to make their product [...]

Farmers Market Find: The Pea Tendril

One of my favorite things about the Farmers Market is that it shows me a world of new vegetables to experiment with! Case 1: The Pea Tendril. Pea tendrils (also know as pea shoots or greens) are the tender young leaves and delicate shoots of the pea plant, all of which are edible. They have [...]

Skip Your Camping Food Blahs and Try Some Fun and Healthy Fuel

The food you bring for your camping excursions are crucial. In Rebecca’s interview with Dick’s Sporting Goods, she gives some tips.

Fuel Up to Play 60 Gives Tips for a Healthy Summer with the Kids

Keeping hydrated, eating healthy snacks, and getting 60 minutes a day of exercise are the keys to a fantastic summer.