Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released new Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.  According to their press release, these guidelines are designed so people can easily fit physical activity into their daily plan an

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released new Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans.  According to their press release, these guidelines are designed so people can easily fit physical activity into their daily plan an

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released new Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. According to their press release, these guidelines are designed so people can easily fit physical activity into their daily plan an

An apple a day keeps the doctor away.Apple in the morning - doctor's warning.Roast apple at night  - starves the doctor outright.Eat an apple going to bed -  knock the doctor on the head.Three each day, seven days a week - ruddy apple, ruddy cheek. This p

I recently met a group of lifelong friends for dinner at Isabella's Taverna and Tapas Bar in Frederick, MD.  Since we only get together a couple times a year, it's always loads of fun, and a little loud, so the informal atmosphere of the tapas bar lent it

If you like tortilla chips, I recommend you try the 'multigrain' variety from a company called FoodShouldTasteGood.  I've been enjoying these chips with salsa during this tomato season.   These great tortilla chips, also la

Breakfast has long been reputed as being the most important meal of the day.  Nevertheless, many Americans still skip this meal on a daily basis.  Now, another study underscores the important role breakfast plays in our overall health picture.  A recent s

Talk about a really fascinating veggie!  This is one to amaze the kids and adults alike.  Have you ever seen purple beans that turn green when they're cooked?  I just had the pleasure of cooking and eating them for the first time last night, thanks to one

I love watermelon!  Did you know there are over 200 different varieties?  Lately, the Seedless variety is my favorite. How awesome to buy watermelon without seeds! Watermelon is nutritious, too.  It's a good source of vitamin C and fiber.  Because of its

Do you grow tomatoes?  I hope so.  But if you don't, please consider planting some next season.  I'm a true fresh tomato lover, but this wasn't always the case. As a teen, I remember how my best friend, whose family grew tomatoes every summer, couldn't be