Flavor First

November 2012
This article is the advice given to the contestants on the popular weight loss show, THE BIGGEST LOSER (BL). Follow these suggestions and you, too, will be on your way to a healthy weight loss program.

September 2012
Whether it's a weeknight happy hour, a Saturday night party or the height of the holiday season, it can be hard to avoid consuming cocktails and wine.

April 2012
Though I recently moved to a farm, and planted as many varieties of vegetables and fruit as I could, bananas will not be in the mix.

August 2011
I adore beets – extremely versatile, rich in color and nutrients – they’re in season year- round.

March 2011
It is a healthy and versatile vegetable! Cauliflower is high in vitamin C, folate (a form of vitamin B) and fiber, but low in calories -- one cup of raw cauliflower contains only 25 calories!

February 2011
Did you know that raspberries are part of the rose family? With their bright red color, and delicious taste and texture, they make a versatile as well as healthy fruit choice.

August 2010
Probiotics are healthy bacteria that discourage the growth of harmful bacteria.

June 2010
Cooked, dried or fresh, apricots are a stellar source of beta-carotene, the plant form of vitamin A.

February 2010
Eat your antioxidants. Eating foods high in antioxidants like vitamin C and vitamin E will help protect your body from head to toe.