A new iphone app helps pregnant women and nursing women eat fish safely.  Fish4Health helps women track their seafood intake, fish oil supplements, healthy fats and mercury. Pregnant and nursing women are supposed to avoid fish high in mercury and contaminants and consume about 8-12 ounces of fish per week.

A new study published in BMJ’s Journal of Epidemiology found that eating 5 servings of fruit and vegetables per day is indeed the magic number to strive for. Evidence shows that consuming 5 fruits and vegetables decreased the risk of heart disease and cancer. Interestingly, this particular study did not find additional benefits above 5 […]

New gluten-free labeling went into effect on Tuesday, August 5th. Per the FDA, any packaged food with a label of “gluten-free” cannot contain more than 20 parts per million of gluten. However, the use of the label is not mandatory. Therefore, people with Celiac Disease and gluten sensitivities still must be avid food label readers […]

Eat lots of berries! They are less than 100 calories per cup, high in fiber, and full of antioxidants and vitamins. Raspberries and blackberries are highest in fiber, strawberries are highest in vitamin C, and blueberries are highest in antioxidants. Frozen berries can be just as nutritious as fresh – just make sure there are […]