Food is an enormous part of life. It provides the essential nutrients and calories required for survival. Eating food is an activity that allows people to congregate and bond. Families gather for dinner. Churches fellowship over potluck meals. Friends celebrate with drinks and dessert. Food can also be mysterious and bizarre. Try digesting these five [...]

(NewsUSA) – There may be plenty of fish in the sea, but you could probably use a few more on your plate. Seafood — like shrimp, tilapia, and salmon — is brimming with nutrients. What really sets seafood apart from other healthy foods is that it’s a natural source of healthy omega-3 fatty acids. “Fish [...]

(NewsUSA) – Cake and ice cream and brownie sundaes. The warmth of the freshly baked pastry, slowly working its way through decadent ice cream smothered in chocolate topping is a temptation few people can resist. And while the indulgent dessert remains popular, it takes a little innovation to make the dish unique. Uno Chicago Grill, [...]

Whether you are a college student trying to stay on a budget or a single person needing to slash costs, you can start with the money you spend on groceries. Believe it or not, it is possible to eat three solid meals a day as well as one or two snacks and spend just $35 [...]

Between the hustle and bustle of new year routines and non-stop schedules that run until bedtime, it can be difficult to find the time for everyone in the family to eat together — let alone eat healthy options. Busy schedules mean that dinners regularly consist of on-the-go meals from the closest fast food restaurant. As [...]

Most at-home chefs have five to 10 go-to recipes for the week, leaving them in a repetitive cooking rut. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or just making your way around the kitchen, exploring different cuisines and experimenting with flavors can be simple and bring fresh life and authenticity to everyday meals. One tasty cuisine with [...]

When the munchies hit at 3 p.m. what do you do? Do you leave your desk and head to the vending machine? Does the thought of the approaching swimsuit season leave you caught between hunger and dread? At some point during the day — and often, multiple points — most people crave a snack. It’s [...]

If only love alone were the key ingredient for baking success. Filling your cookie tray with delicious delights, however, calls for just the right mix of a great recipe, good ingredients and a little baking savvy. “Delicious cookies start with quality ingredients like good chocolate, real butter and fresh spices,” says Gale Gand, Chicago pastry [...]

With the holiday food-fest soon over, you may be looking for ways to get back on track with your weight. You might be tempted to skip breakfast as a way to save calories, but this plan usually backfires. Bypass breakfast and you’ll end up being ravenous and unable to make smart eating decisions at lunch. [...]

In these tough economic times, every little bit counts when making household budgets stretch. Though money may be tight, there are many simple ways to save by trimming your grocery bill. Kim Danger, value expert and creator of mommysavers.com, offers some tips for how to get the most out of every dollar without sacrificing quality. [...]