Smart Bites

Ever since the infamous Grapefruit Diet made its debut — back in the l930s to help starlets lose weight — grapefruits have been associated

Every December, my husband and I get a gift tin of roasted pistachios from my aunt. No surprise, they’re gone in a day, what

Beans are a big part of my weekly diet, for many reasons. But there was a time when I could barely imagine eating them,

Some things are just better together: Batman and Robin, peanut butter and jelly, Simon and Garfunkel, wine and cheese. Another remarkable duo? Turnips and

Although beloved on bagels, breadsticks and hamburger buns, many folks can’t say why sesame seeds are good for health. Too tiny to make a

When it comes to nutrition, lean ground beef — defined by the USDA as ground beef with no more than 10 percent fat —

Does ginger really help you lose weight?   Recent research gives it a thumbs-up.  The new studies, published in the Annals of the New York

How can such a sweet li’l thing be so nutritious? Who does it think it is having more vitamin C than an orange? Enough

Mention buckwheat and many of us zero in on pancakes and waffles, perhaps soba noodles. In this neck of the woods, we might also

Has your relationship with dairy products soured? You’re not alone, especially when it comes to cheese. Fearing the relatively high fat, calorie and sodium