Mar 5, 2012

By Dayna Winter, M.S., R.D.

Omega-3 fatty acids continue to make big news in the world of health and nutrition—and it turns out their stellar reputation is well deserved. For instance, select population studies and clinical trials have shown that omega-3s support a healthy heart...

Nov 4, 2011

By Janis Jibrin, M.S., R.D., Nutritionist

With all the media blitz about blueberries and other berries being good for the heart, you might be wondering how your pumper’s going to survive this fall and winter, when berries are out of season. Sure you can pay through the nose and...

Jun 13, 2011

By Janis Jibrin, M.S., R.D., nutritionist

My hometown, Washington, D.C., is a true melting pot. The area attracts more foreigners than most other American cities. We have immigrants from El Salvador, Guatemala and other Central and South American countries. We have a large...