If the ANDI scores have got you confused or frustrated, or if you’re simply not a numbers person when it comes to shopping for healthy food; this post is for you! I found this fantastic video of Annemarie Colbin that makes choosing food very simple.  Annemarie Colbin is an award-winning leader in the field of [...]

By popular demand, I am posting the “Top 30 List” of foods with the highest ANDI (Aggregrate Nutrient Density Index) scores in the store!  Thank you for posting comments in response to my previous blog post, “Let Me Introduce You to ANDI”.  I am pleased to hear that consumers are so interested in making healthy choices that they wish [...]

  While there has been much debate over the nutritional superiority of organically-grown fruits & vegetables versus produce grown using conventional methods, there is one difference that truly sets them apart: Certified organic foods can not contain GMOs (genetically-modified organisms).   And while the USDA may not recognize any difference between a genetically modified soybean and one derived from non-GMO seed, organic consumers [...]

There’s something about a home-cooked meal that says “I love you.”  The romance of a candlelit dinner enjoyed in the comfort of your own dining room can be enhanced by using ingredients rich in antioxidants.  Serving a vegetarian dinner to your sweetheart is not only heart-healthy but also conducive to an after-dinner escapade since vegetables are easier to [...]