It’s common knowledge that most Americans are lacking in getting omega-3 fats in their diet. The easiest way to get that is by consuming cold-water fish such as mackerel, sardines, and salmon. It’s also common knowledge that most people avoid eating fish in this country as well. Salmon is probably the most popular of those […]

I can’t get enough of cruciferous vegetables, which if you read this column on the reg, you well know by now. They are easy to prepare, full of health benefits, and if you apply a bit of knowledge and technique, taste amazing. I know, I know…many of you aren’t buying that last statement. I was […]

There are many pervasive sayings that get passed down from generation to generation that are completely devoid of facts. One that comes to mind is the saying “Even when pizza is bad, it’s still pretty good.” I believed that at one point in my life. Navy boot camp changed that forever. Food in the mess […]

Sloppy Joes are the time honored quick and easy dinner of all time for the busy family on the go. It still qualifies as a hot, home cooked meal, yet takes less than half an hour to prepare. It is also a staple in public school cafeterias across the country, as Adam Sandler memorialized so […]

A popular saying in regard to healthy eating is to eat the rainbow. That does not mean a bag of Skittles. That rainbow has more in common with the sheen of an oil slick in a parking lot puddle after a summer shower. This is one of the rare occasions where the saying is true. […]