Do you shake your salt shaker like a Polaroid picture? If so, it may be time to part ways with your salt shaker. Based on the government's newest guidelines, Americans are consuming more sodium than we should. If you thought a few dashes on your food at every meal was alright, you may be grossly underestimating the additional sodium that is already in your prepared food. Reports say: Under the Read more

When you're invited to a dinner party, you may not expect to be doing the cooking yourself, but that's exactly what I did last weekend. At a recent gathering of friends, I was surprised to see that we actually made our dinner and then sat down to eat it. Organized by a dear friend of mine, Parties That Cook came to his house and set up work stations, gave us recipes, showed us some chef tips, Read more

Black beans are versatile little legumes. Served up as a side dish to a heart healthy meal or part of a cheesy and greasy plate of Mexican enchiladas, I love the little guys. But perhaps the recipe I find most delectable (and healthy!) is a tangy bowl of black bean soup. Add a bit of broth, a few veggies, and some seasoning and you've got yourself a low calorie yet protein packed stew of Read more

Here's a healthy eating tip from the OnSugar blog Coach Lark Says. I am continually amazed at how great I feel when I stick to eating small portions instead of stuffing myself until I'm full. Every day I can pull it off, I feel energized and light on my feet. "Small portions" generally means eating food that is roughly the size of your own fist . . . Like a half a sandwich, a half a cup of Read more