Many people claim spring as their favorite season, and it's easy to see why. The earth comes back into bloom after the cold, dormant winter. Temperatures climb comfortably, and the fruits of the season become widely available. Fruits and vegetables are at their peak flavor in season, but if your favorite fruit is out of season there's always the option of buying it frozen or purchasing juice. ...more

March 6, 2010

One of the local groceries had dried blueberries on sale, so I bought a lot. Now I'm wondering how to use them, and if they have as much nutritional value as fresh berries do. ...more

January 31, 2010

I boiled a chicken a couple days before Christmas and put it in the refrigerator. I used the broth for the dressing, but just pulled the meat off the bones. Now I want to use the meat, but it doesn't smell right. It doesn't smell spoiled, just sort of stale. What did I do wrong? Dare I use it? ...more

December 27, 2009

Dave Foreman, The Herbal Pharmacist ...more

August 24, 2009

PRODUCT REVIEW: Mega-T Green Tea Gum; available at Albertsons, Eckerd, Kmart, Wal-Mart and Publix; $2.99 for 12 pieces. ...more

May 23, 2009

Tell your "regular" green tea to make room for the king of green teas, matcha. ...more

March 19, 2009

If you feel tired, lethargic or unmotivated during the day, try these pick-me-up tips from GoodElements.com. ...more

March 14, 2009

also called edamame - offer big nutritional benefits. Once a Japanese restaurant novelty, edamame have gone mainstream. The beans look like small limas, and their delicate flavor is a cross between a mild nut and a sweet pea. But don't let their gentle nature fool you. This powerhouse bean is a potent source of health-promoting antioxidants and one of the only plant sources of complete protein. ...more

December 20, 2008

UP ON THE PHARM Cherries are good for you. You can look it up. They're, like, natural and stuff. Who knew? Well, the people at CherryPharm did, which is why they produced a tart cherry drink that contains lots of antioxidants and melatonin, a chemical that helps you sleep. Not like NyQuil-give-you-crazy-dreams-while-you-hibernate sleepy. You can still operate heavy machinery after drinking CherryPharm. Cost: $20 for 8-bottle packs or $48 for a 24-bottle case. Available at www ...more

July 23, 2008

Every year, we all put a few health-related items on our list of New Year's resolutions. Exercise more. Eat less. Go get that overdo physical. ...more

January 4, 2008