Are Microwaves Safe?

While general microwave safety has yet to be resolved definitively, there seems to be growing consensus that microwaving in plastic poses dangers.  The problem is that chemicals in some plastics–Phthalates and BPA, for example–can leach into food when cooked or reheated in the microwave.  The potential for leaching with these types of plastics is increased … Read more

Recipe: Spring Garlic-Chive Sauce

What a wonderfully versatile sauce!  Use it over baked potatoes; to top chicken, fish or pork; over pasta with vegetables; as a condiment to perk up soup; as a salad dressing; or as a sauce for cooked vegetables (like carrots.)   Spring Garlic-Chive Sauce Combine in the cup of an immersion blender and process a minute … Read more

The Mystery of Energy Bars and Drinks

It’s curious how marketers can claim the mantel of scientific sanctity for products that often list “corn syrup” as the first ingredient. What’s more, if we’re talking real “scientific research,” there are at least a few studies confirming the powerful benefits of food–numbering maybe in the thousands! Why don’t these studies carry much weight in fitness circles and gyms?