Flavor First

June 2012
When was the last time you said, "I need to lose a few pounds," but didn't do anything because you didn't know where to start? You're not alone.

June 2011
Did you know that choosing the right cookware can actually lower the fat grams in your food?

May 2011
Whole grains have sustained families and civilizations, as a familiar and comforting common thread. But in recent history, they've fallen from favor.

April 2010
We love reading diet books, almost as much as we love eating. High fiber, low fat, low carb and sugar-busting diets abound.

March 2010
To maintain a healthy strong body, you need to exercise and build or maintain muscle. (Remember – strong is sexy!)

October 2009
Harira is a spicy Moroccan stew, often made with lamb, vegetables and starchy legumes that thicken the broth.

March 2009
I’m convinced that if everyone understood the priceless benefits that fruits and vegetables contain, we’d be eating a lot more of them.

December 2008
Most of us know that we need fiber in our diets, but bran cereal isn’t our only option. While it’s recommended that most adults consume 25 to 35 grams of fiber a day, the typical American eats only half this amount or less.

September 2008
Ramadan is a Muslim holiday celebrated on the ninth month of the lunar cycle. This year, it occurs from September 1 to September 30.