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

Sugar goes by many names, which makes it difficult to find on ingredient lists. However, this sneaky added sugar is

The typical American diet is full of processed foods that contain high amounts of sugar, fat and salt. This diet

Americans eat about 100 pounds of sugar a year, each of us! Holy Sweet Tooth!! Today let’s chase that big

Americans eat more sugar now than any time in history. Our society commonly accepts sugar as a staple even in

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