I don't know about you, but when I see products fortified with nutritional supplements like antioxidants and Omega-3s, I am always more than a bit skeptical. Whole foods are my thing, and the term "enhanced foods" seems like a sci-fi term and an oxymoron. I did make the switch to buying OJ with added calcium, but I'm skipping the Omega-3 eggs, since many companies can't back up their claims. I Read more

I was talking to a friend of mine the other day and she was on her way to the beach to get her "daily dose of Vitamin D," she said. While it's true that 10-15 minutes of sunshine (ultraviolet-B), 3 times a week, is all the time your body needs to produce the required amount of Vitamin D, I wouldn't use it as an excuse to go out and bake in the sun. Remember that too much sun exposure can lead Read more

To celebrate St. Patrick's Day tonight, serve your family a classic pub favorite. Although fish and chips is a traditionally British dish, this recipe pairs perfectly with an Irish pint. Large chunks of fresh fish fillets are dipped in buttermilk and coated in cornmeal. The chips are baked in the oven, resulting in potatoes that are crisp, but not overly oily. For the uncomplicated Read more