“Make America Healthy Again”. Sounds great. What does this really mean? There’s no question that there are a lot of sick people in the United States. Obesity has definitely grown over the past few dec...

In a previous post I commented on the growth of the wellness industry over the past 20 years. I’ve watched this movement unfold and gain speed thanks to well-organized food activists, functional and a...

Are seed oils bad for you? The scientific evidence about soybean, canola, and corn oils show they support heart health. Yet this information seems to fall on deaf ears because a few years ago, perhaps...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will lead the Department of Health and Human Services after the Senate approved his nomination on the heels of two weeks of divided debate.

I continue to read headline that demonize processed or ultra-processed foods. I've previously written about this topic, and the NOVA system that attempts to categorize foods by extent of processing. O...

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Save Money, Shop Smart, Waste Less Food My newest book tackles the problem of food waste. Zero Waste Cooking For Dummies® is about the problem with food waste, and why it's important to throw less foo...

When America sneezes, the world catches a cold. Donald Trump’s renewed tenancy in the White House, with anti-vaxxer-in-chief Robert F. Kennedy Jr whispering in his ear, promises more than just sneezes...

Thanksgiving will usher in the holiday season which most likely will include special family meals and treats. When planning holiday food you can create healthy meals and still enjoy yourself. Some rec...

Sugar gets a bad rap. It's blamed for many of our countries health issues, but these claims are misleading. The US Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends we consume less than 10 percent of our ca...

Every week there is some new food myth to contend with.  Whether you see or hear it on television, radio, magazine covers or a social media feed, it can lead to confusion. "Influencers" who offer nut...

Are seed oils bad for you? The scientific evidence about soybean, canola, and corn oils show they support heart health. Yet this information seems to fall on deaf ears because a few years ago, perhaps...

Have you ever made an excuse for why you can't choose healthy foods to eat? I often get questions about whether DASH is difficult or too expensive to maintain. In my opinion, as long as you set small ...

Great news for immoral Americans who hate science and have always wanted a job they're in no way qualified to get. Donald Trump has your back!

My upcoming book , Zero Waste Cooking For Dummies®, features recipes for the everyday consumer - everything from starters to main dishes to desserts to cocktails. The goal: to help you reduce the food...

Inflation has us all rethinking our spending habits, including our food budgets. Zero waste cooking is not about eating scraps (however, some scraps can end up turning into tasty bits). It's about st...