Flickr: seretuaccidenteWhen you think of the great inventors and inventions of our time, you might consider Alexander Graham Bell and the cotton gin--at the very least, the PEZ dispenser. I DOUBT you'll think of the spinning ice cream cone or the dude who invented toilet candy. But yet, someone thought our world was LACKING without them! So, just how ridiculous...

One tip that most of us could use to boost our health efforts is to eat slowly. If you were ever told off as a child for gobbling your food, or not for chewing properly, then you were being given good advice - there's a lot of benefits from taking your time over a meal......

Pre-packed salads are quick and convenient. For many of us with busy lifestyles, they're an easy way to add a little green stuff to our plates - without spending ages washing and chopping vegetables. And the range of different leaves can be appealing: if you buy a pre-mixed bag, you don't have to get a whole romaine lettuce or grow...

Flickr: ddotcom12Tired of walking up, down and all around the aisles EVERY time you run into the supermarket for ONE thing--which always at the BACK of the GIANT store! Sigh. You're in luck, because many supermarkets are abandoning the big MEGA-center strategy and focusing on smaller boutique shopping....

I bet you've heard the groan-worthy pun that goes "I'm on a seafood diet ... I see food and I eat it!" But, jokes aside, seafood is one of the best sources of protein, essential oils (fatty acids), and health-boosting nutrients. Are you eating enough? The Food Standards Agency in the UK says: We should be eating at least two...

I bet you've heard the groan-worthy pun that goes "I'm on a seafood diet ... I see food and I eat it!" But, jokes aside, seafood is one of the best sources of protein, essential oils (fatty acids), and health-boosting nutrients. Are you eating enough? The Food Standards Agency in the UK says: We should be eating at least two...

Whether you're looking for a breakfast on-the-go, a post workout recovery or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up, smoothies can be a fast and easy way to pack a good nutritional punch. Here are some smoothie basics and a couple of recipes to try: ...

Okay, we all know our food is full of trans-fat, high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors and preservatives, but it could be a WHOLE LOT worse. Like these unlucky people who found used bandages, a dirty knife, mice, stones, metal shards and even--I'm NOT joking--a condom in their food! ...

Here in the UK, tomatoes are in season at the moment, and piled high at the market. They're one of my favorite foods - healthy, delicious and useful in all sorts of dishes. Read on for tomato facts that you might not know, and some ways to eat more tomatoes every day. ...

Here is a comparison of 4 breakfasts from fast food outlets, along with 6 home-made breakfasts. Each breakfast was actually prepared (or purchased) and photographed. Calorie counts are listed (full nutritional details also available). Ranae (who compiled this list) lost 137 pounds by eating around 1400-1500 Calories per day (divided into 3 meals and 2 snacks). All meals were around...