Hummus: Is it Healthy?
There’s been a lot of talk about hummus in the news lately following a recent recall of the popular spread. Assuming we take contamination off the table, is hummus a healthy choice? Yes? A basic...
View ArticleGuacamole: Is It Healthy?
What’s Cinco de Mayo without a delicious bowl of guacamole? Avocados, however, are primarily composed of fat — so should guac still be part of your fiesta? Yes? The primary ingredient of guacamole is...
View ArticleGood or Bad: Seltzer
Interested in staying hydrated with options beyond flat water? Effervescent seltzer may seem like a refreshingly healthy choice, but how healthy is it? Find out. Good Thirst quenching and often more...
View ArticleGood or Bad: Smoothie Bowls
Are you on trend with the smoothie-bowl phenomenon? Instead of sipping that smoothie, pour it into a bowl and add toppers like nuts, seeds and chunks of fresh fruit. Find out if these new vessels are...
View ArticleGood or Bad: Rice Pudding
This traditional dessert has been making a comeback on social media, but is it a good idea to eat this comfort food regularly? Find out if you want to get involved with the recent renaissance of this...
View ArticleGood or Bad: Whipped Topping
Everyone gets excited about a fluffy pile of sugary whipped goodness, dolloped high atop a slice of pie or ice cream sundae. Store-bought whipped topping may seem like a healthy alternative to decadent...
View ArticleColeslaw: Is It Healthy?
Yes According to the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 90 percent of adults do not consume the daily recommended dose of vegetables. The veggies from coleslaw can count toward your recommended...
View ArticleKombucha: Good or Bad?
With the exploding popularity of fermented foods, it’s likely that kombucha has ended up on your radar or even in your fridge. But is this drinkable fermented tea worthwhile? The Good A concoction of...
View ArticleMyth or Fact? Artificially-Colored Foods Are Bad for You
Ever wonder how some of your favorite foods are made? And if they’re supposed to be that color? We’re cracking the code on some infamous colored foods to find out if they naturally occur that way or...
View ArticleGhee: Is It Healthy?
Also known as clarified butter, ghee has been making many appearances on grocery store shelves. It has been touted to have many supposed health benefits including increasing metabolism, decreasing...
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