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As adults we know it is hard to consume the recommended daily allowance for fruits and vegetables. Doing things that are not easy often become easier with rewards.

Take a look at the list below and invest in some goods that give back to breast cancer research and awareness in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

I recently wrote about the benefits of wine after a trip to wine country. But with fall football in full swing and an evening spent at a local Oktoberfest, I can't neglect reporting that beer also has some health benefits. Some of the benefits may even surprise you!

Apple picking is here! This is one of my favorite food times of year....apples, pumpkins, squash are all rich in flavor and health benefits. Some of the latest research shows that an apple a day may really keep the doctor away and unwanted health conditions at bay.

Size does matter when it comes to the plates and bowls you use to eat your meals. You likely guessed it, but the smaller the plate the better. It seems that we eat more, regardless of our hunger level, if served more food on a bigger plate than less food on a smaller plate. No wonder America is gaining weight when eating in restaurants.

Why is it that women always have at least one option for a physician they could see this week while men often cannot remember their last visit to the doctor, let alone what year it was? Case in point, my husband is going to see a doctor for a check-up for the first time in 10 years! Men need to be just as vigilent as women to stay healthy.

While I try my best to keep you informed of timely nutrition and wellness topics, there are undoubtedly questions you have that go un-answered. When you need to find an answer online quickly, you may wonder whether the site you are checking is credible.

Many clients ask me about the benefits of organic foods. I decided to do some research to determine whether the additional cost (sometimes 50% more than conventional produce) was worthwhile.

Kashi's food director, Jeff Grogg, is not only offering you a free Kashi chewy granola bar. He promises to eat the cardboard box it comes in LIVE on www.kashi.com on October 19th if people vote that the bar tastes like cardboard.

An upcoming trip to Wine Country inspired me to remind our readers about the benefits of wine and just how much is considered a healthy amount to drink. We first must define a moderate amount of alcohol as consuming more than this moderate amount can be hazardous, not helpful, to your health.