Have you ever been to Minnesota? I have, several times, all of them during the winter months when the ground is frozen, the snow is measured in feet, and the howling winds permeate every layer of clothing. So, it was with great surprise when I learned that my favorite...

Nightshade. The mere name conjures up something nefarious, perhaps a nickname for an evildoer of some sort. But nightshade isn’t the latest villain in the Marvel cinematic universe. Nightshades are something far more innocuous -- at least some of them. So, how do you...

No two individuals are exactly alike so why should you eat like someone else?  The answer clearly is that you shouldn't if you want optimal results. This is even more obvious if you have a food sensitivity or allergy or are challenged by a medical condition.  So, how...

I was talking to a friend recently who said, “I HATE grocery shopping!” “Why?” I asked. “Because I never know what to buy. There are so many labels – natural, organic, grass-fed – how do I know what’s best?” I understand her...

Are you keeping it green? A diet rich in a variety of fruits and vegetables is the cornerstone of good health. In order to maximize your nutrition, you should follow a few practices. Buy local. From the time produce is harvested, it starts leeching out its nutrients....