Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, with 1 in every 4 deaths resulting from the condition.  Though genetic predisposition plays a role in developing cardiovascular disease, the reason why the incidence of this disease has reached exponential numbers is likely a result of poor lifestyle choices, including a high…

Back in 2006, the Food and Drug Administration passed a law stating that all food manufacturers were required to list trans fats on food labels.  However, as of last Thursday, the FDA determined that partially hydrogenated oil is no longer “generally recognized as safe” for use in food! This major announcement paves the way for…

As a registered dietitian, I encourage my clients to eat less processed foods and more whole foods.  “Choose your foods in the form closest to the ground,” I tell them.  But truth be told, in this society where working moms are constantly on the go, they inevitably turn to some processed food.  Is this good…