Forget to take the meat, poultry or fish for supper out of the freezer?

USDA Offers Free On-the-Ground Resources for First-Time Growers

Summer-fresh fruits make fruit slush, frozen fruit mix or fruit juice pops for soothing low-calorie desserts and snacks.

By Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN - The Internet is rife with diets that claim to provide the secret to quick and substantial weight loss. If you assume that any diet attributed to world famous medical centers must be trustworthy, think again.

By Supriya Sinhababu - Feeding antibiotics to livestock that are not sick poses a major threat to public health, Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-N.Y., said Monday.

Colorado Firm Recalls Ground Beef Products Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination

A 2009 National Gardening Association survey reported that 23 percent of this year’s gardeners intended to share summer crops with others, said Evelyn Neier, coordinator for Kansas’ Junior Master Gardener Program.

By Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN - Q: The sweet flavor of popular chai drinks makes me wonder, are they high-calorie? Q: Is “other carbohydrate” listed on food labels something I’m supposed to get more of or limit? Q: Where can I find a list of the fruits and vegetables highest in phytonutrients?

By Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDN - Q: Since vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin, does that mean that I need to consume it along with some foods that contain fat? Q: For people in cancer treatment, does the type of water they drink matter? Q: Is eating raw meat really safe?

By Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDNM - Research is convincing that eating too much red and processed meat increases risk of colorectal cancer, according to a major report by the American Institute for Cancer Research.