We’ve all heard it before, but it’s the truth – if a diet or weight loss product sounds too good

Should I buy organic for my family and myself?  Yes! Five (5) servings of fruits and veggies per day (as

Most Americans consume way too much salt. Salt, or more specifically sodium (which is 40% of salt), is necessary for

Today when you want a cup of coffee, it isn’t always simple. There are options that run the gamut, many

Ordering a salad at a restaurant seems like a good way to “eat healthy.” Here’s the deal: restaurants aren’t in

Some of you jazz fans out there probably know the Charleston-based quartet called “Gradual Lean.” If you don’t, you should.

In our previous post, Roper St. Francis Dietician Amy Mendez offered some sane reasoning to counter some of the all-or-nothing

Now that Thanksgiving leftovers are all gone and the hectic, crazy holiday season is upon us, it’s a good time

Greek yogurt is a great substitution in many recipes. The live cultures are destroyed when heated but you still get

When purchasing Greek yogurt always look for brands that list “live active cultures” on the label to maximize the health

Alex Appel, clinical dietitian for Roper St. Francis Bariatric and Metabolic Services, offers a healthy alternative to the popular –

Eat well, feel great and get ready for expending more energy outside this spring and summer with this list of

With new coconut craze it is easy to get caught in it.  Everything from coconut water to coconut oil is