Month: July 2014

In American culture, the mention of organ meat does not typically evoke a mouth-watering response. Yet internationally, carnivores across the globe don't hesitate to devour this edible animal tissue, often considering it to be a delicacy. Internal

If there is an epidemic in our society that affects our health, it’s not obesity, and it’s not even stress. It’s time management. No matter how advanced we are as a society, no matter how

Although May was National Egg Month in the U.S., in Japan eggs have a surprising appearance at all meals, making them well-celebrated year-round. Let me tell you one of my favorite parts about eggs in

Much has been written about the benefits of eating dark chocolate and its longtime association with improved health. But I couldn’t explain why, other than to say the benefits are related to the chocolate's naturally occurring

Farmers' market season is in full swing here in New England, and hopefully it is where you are, too. If you haven’t shopped at a farmers market in the past, there’s no better time to

Back in the '70s, liquid diets were hot — liquid meal replacements and diet shakes had just entered our lexicon. And today, with the popularity of juicing and a litany of beverage choices such as coffees,

I am incredibly interested in the thoughts, feelings and meaning attached to food and eating. Just notice what comes up for you when you read the following terms: Clean eating Junk food I’ve been good

Have you heard the term “ancient grains?” You may have seen it on labels for cereal, crackers, breads or even pasta. Sounds like a better, healthier or fancier form of flour, right? Don’t be too sure.