In Part 1 of this series, we discussed how making healthy diet and lifestyle choices can affect how we age

If we’re lucky enough, we will experience the aging process –it’s a fact of life. And if we’re proactive enough,

When it comes to fats in our diet there is a lot of conflicting information out there. Is all fat

How to tell if your child’s school offers heart healthy lunches? We’ve heard the startling statistics: one third of American

Spare tire, jelly belly or muffin top. There’s a lot of lighthearted names for it, but the reality is having

Sleep is essential for good health. Sleep deprivation can lead to various health problems. Eating a satisfying snack before bedtime

Do you sometimes find yourself standing in the middle of the grocery aisle, squinting at a label, wondering how in

Spring has sprung in the Lowcountry. Along with warmer temperatures, azaleas and lots of pollen many great fruits and vegetables

Fresh fruits offer benefits on so many levels. They’re not only beautiful to look at (an easy, inexpensive and edible

Some people hear tofu and immediately turn up their nose, but we say don’t knock it till you try it.

While eating healthy is great for your waistline, it can be boring. But, don’t get discouraged. You can bring some

Hormones sometimes get a bad rap. When things in our body aren’t working just right we have a tendency to

Many of us know the struggle of getting to and maintaining a healthy weight. Everywhere you turn there is advice

Food costs take a big chunk of the family budget each month, and while most of us would love to

As Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz famously said, “There’s no place like home,” this is especially true when it

When people think about eating healthy many think of salads. Salads can be an excellent way to do just that,

Contrary to what some may believe, the majority of people that are overweight or obese are not binge eating a

Giving your diet a tune up can have some extraordinary benefits with just a little effort. Instead of trying to follow

Even for us warm-blooded creatures, winter invites a certain hibernation. ‘Tis the season to stay in and snuggle up, to

Yep, it’s a blank slate New Year, which means (drum roll)…yet another set of newly released dietary guidelines. Actually, these

For centuries cinnamon has been used as a spice and as a medicine, especially in the Chinese culture. Today, there

Many opinions exist whether snacks should be incorporated into a daily meal plan. Although there are no set rules, for

Today’s average American diet is loaded with refined grains and carbohydrates, such as white flour and white rice. White bread,

According to the CDC, the obesity rate of teens has tripled in the last 30 years. In 1980, 5% of