Reader Question: Can a Fortified or Enriched Food Be as Healthy as One Made with Natural Ingredients?

Reader Ben (also my wonderful brother-in-law) posted several comments this month on my nutrition series inquiring about how to evaluate the health benefits of foods that are fortified with various vitamins and minerals compared to natural, whole foods. “I have been wondering if these ‘fortified 

Reader Request: 400 Calorie Salad Recipes

Facebook fan Lisa commented recently to request a copy of the salad recipes that I used during my weight loss program last month. Lisa, you have no idea how much this thrills my heart! First, a comment! Hooray! Second, I don’t know if I have 

Husband Cookies

It is especially hard to try to eat healthy when you have a fast-paced job requiring many hours in the office, travel and social events. As my husband has watched my diet and exercise transformation, he asked me to help brainstorm with him about what 

Kid-Friendly Diet and Exercise Modifications

When one person in a family adopts healthy diet and exercise routines, a funny thing happens . . . the effect spreads to the rest of the family. If that family member also happens to be the main cook and food provider for the family, 

The Dieters Dilemma: Eat What You Want or When You Want?

This month, I have been experimenting with various weight maintenance strategies to attempt to retain the 13 pound weight loss I achieved last month. I have never had to be an active dieter before so I had no idea how to even go about this.