If you're one of the 3 million people suffering from an allergy to gluten then here's some good news. More and more products are donning this trademarked symbol that lets you know they are certified gluten free by the Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO). This group inspects products to ensure that they contain less than 10 parts per million (ppm) of gluten, which is an amount low enough Read more

I've been trying to eat more chocolate, only because it has antioxidants, can lower blood pressure, and can even soothe a cough. Well, I'm also addicted, but that's beside the point. I was checking out the label of a bar I picked up and noticed soy lecithin in the list of ingredients. Is it something I should avoid? To find out read more Read more

As Winter drags on, I have found that eating the tropical fruit mango picks up my spirits and reminds me of warmer times. Aside from providing a little psychological mood boost, I was happy to learn that mangoes are nutritionally beneficial as well. Here's a list of five things about mangoes that you might want to know. There are six common varieties of mangoes and since they have overlapping Read more

You're asking and I'm answering . . . Hi Fit! I've read about how great wheatgrass is for the body (starting tomorrow it will be part of my diet) and was wondering if you will ever do a post about it? Thanks in advance! – leeluvfashion Having tried wheatgrass a few times and not being able to handle the taste, I applaud the strength of your palate. I must say though that the jury is still out Read more

In the last days of Heart Health Month, we've been focusing on ways to get our hearts healthy now and in the future. One key way to keeping healthy is to smarten up at the grocery store when reading labels. Here's just a few tips to help you figure out what it all means on the front of the label, and the back: Sterols and stanols. Plant sterols and stanols are cholesterol-lowering substances Read more

In the last days of Heart Health Month, we've been focusing on ways to get our hearts healthy now and in the future. One key way to keep healthy is to smarten up at the grocery store when reading labels. Here are just a few tips to help you figure out what it all means on the front of the label, and the back: The claim, "May reduce the risk of heart disease." A company can only put this Read more

Thanksgiving is an awesome time, so don't think I'm being a Debbie Downer here. Sitting down to that enormous dinner on Thursday night just got me thinking about family meals and how hard it is to know what you're eating. Who knows how many calories are in a slice of grandma's famous apple pie, or how much saturated fat is in the scoop of ice cream on top? Too bad we can't just turn the plate Read more

Who hasn't had their share of instant noodle soups? They're quick, they're easy, and they're cheap. With all that said, I probably don't need to tell you that most of them aren't the healthiest thing you could eat. Want to see how they compare? Then read more Read more