Ever had a moment of angst in the produce aisle? You look at the cost of the organic strawberries. Then the cost of the conventional ones. And you're doing the math in your head while pinging between worry and confusion. Whether to buy organic, especially for fruits and vegetables, is a question I've gotten a lot over the years. It's something I used to wonder about too. You already know I'm no fan of the fear-mongering that often happens around food. And there's a LOT of fear-mongering...

How to Make Grape Fruit Leather in the Oven (Easy Recipe) Have you met a kid who doesn’t like Fruit Roll-Ups? I haven’t. Trouble is, the boxed kind at the grocery store usually contains multiple added sweeteners, oil, synthetic dyes, artificial flavor, and fruit juice concentrate instead of actual fruit. So I make my own homemade fruit roll-ups in the oven–no food dehydrator needed. Since grapes have such an intense, natural sweetness, there’s also no added sugar. A one-ingredient recipe!...

I few years ago, I vowed never to "diet" again. Because I may be a dietitian who has written about the dangers of restrictive diets, but I'm also human. And a few years ago, frustrated by a handful of new pounds, I tried a low-carb diet--and had disastrous results (read about that here). But a few months ago, I started making some adjustments to how and what I eat. I'm definitely not depriving myself. I'm not going to bed hungry. And I feel better than I have in a long time. Mild TMI Alert: I...