Sensible & super: 10 foods certain to deliver a powerful punch of nutrientsThe term "superfoods" gets thrown around a lot, especially this time of year. Unfortunately, it's often attached to nutrient-rich foods that are expensive, obscure (acai berry? Isn't that what's in all those annoying Facebook ads?) or, um, something of an acquired taste. (Really, Oprah? Sardines?)So here's a more practical list of superfoods for 2010, developed from conversations with dietitians ...
For the big game Bet on Super foodsAmericans do a few things pretty darn well. Eating is near the top of that list. As far as food consumption goes, Super Bowl Sunday is no day off for American eaters. In fact it is the second largest food-consumption day of the year in the United States, topped only by Thanksgiving.
The HCG Diet craze...healthy or hype?Charles Dumas, 56, a school superintendent in the mid-Michigan community of Portland, was so desperate to lose weight in 2009 that when his primary physician suggested he try the HCG Diet, Dumas immediately went home and researched it with his wife, Julie.
Megan Murphy: Simple, elegant meal perfect for ValentineWith Valentine's Day ahead, think about preparing a cozy dinner for someone special. Candles, soft music, elegant food.Today's main dish recipe for Chicken & Farfalle with Creamy Walnut Sauce is a good and healthful start on the elegant food part of your dinner.The creaminess in this dish comes not from highly saturated dairy fat, but from blended walnuts, garlic, chicken broth and spices. The ...
Super Foods: Healthy eating featuredPomegranates, which are high in vitamin C and potassium, are among the most nutritious fruits on the market. Pomegranate juice contains high amounts of antioxidants.
State of the CityMayor Lee Leffingwell delivered his state of the city address at a Real Estate Council of Austin luncheon on Tuesday, Feb. 2
Dinner Diva: Going OrganicThe Environmental Working Group (EWG) publishes a Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce and came up with this list called The Dirty Dozen; the 12 fruits and vegetables they have found to be the most contaminated.
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Food NotesScared of couponing? Not sure you're getting the best deals possible at the grocery store? Let Observer Deal Diva Tara McAlister train you on becoming a savvier shopper.