Panel could scrap advice on dietary cholesterol

USA Today, 2/12/15 There’s speculation on the forthcoming 2015 Dietary Guidelines on the change of recommendations for cholesterol intake. The proposed change would be in line with health groups.

Plant-based diet may lower obese children’s risk of heart disease

FoxNews.com, 2/12/15 In the latest Journal of Pediatrics, researcher followed 28 obese children between the ages of 9 and 18 years old where they were assigned either plant-based vegan diet or heart-healthy diet. Children on the plant-based diet showed an improvement of their decrease in caloric intake from fat, saturated fat.

Men really do eat faster than women, study confirms

FoxNews.com, 2/12/15 A small scale study from South Korea showed that men have different chewing patterns than women and researcher are looking into further studies to show that men eat their food faster than women due to their bite size and chewing pace.

6 Food tricks you’re falling for today

US News & World Report, 2/13/15 This article address myths of the food advice – including ‘carbohydrates make you fat’ and ‘mutigrain is rich in whole grains.’ Unfortunately, refined carbs/white bread, doughnuts and pasta continue to be in the crosshairs of avoidance.

Apple-Raisin Stuffing

Apple-Raisin Stuffing Recipe

Do you prefer a stuffing that is a little sweet? Try this exquisite stuffing that balances the savory ingredients with apples, raisins and a touch of cinnamon.

Creamy Turkey Pot Pies

Creamy Turkey Pot Pies

Convenient products like puff pastry shells, frozen vegetables and cream of mushroom soup allow you to whip-up mouthwatering, individual pot pies in less than an hour. They make a great weeknight dinner.