Healthy Chocolate Chip Cookies

Cookies are an iconic American treat for the holidays and chocolate chip cookies are adored by young and old alike. Numerous variations of this small, sweet single serving finger food are available and several requests from readers indicated that a healthier variation...

Cherries

Walk into the produce section of any supermarket from June to August and bright red cherries greet you. On a recent visit, 3 people were discussing how sweet cherries were going to cure their arthritis and joint pains. Such was the announcement on a recent news...

Berry and Basil Pork Salad

The cost of pork has hit an all-time high recently due to a virus that is killing young pigs. PEDv is not a food safety concern for those enjoying pork chops, pork tenderloin or even bacon, as it is not transmitted to humans. However, the virus, which has killed an...

Green Tea Tapioca Pudding

Health Benefits of Green Tea Green drinks are a popular addition to a healthy diet without much consideration about components in the green powder or foods. To have a healthy green smoothie or dessert, consider matcha green tea as the source of chlorophyll instead of...

Bistro Fries

SALT Americans consume too much sodium according to health messages for the past decade yet supermarkets devote increasing shelf space to gourmet salts. Most consumers have little idea which salt to buy or why sodium chloride (salt) is essential to their health. Some...