Meri Raffetto

Mediterranean Diet: Embrace The Fat
What comes to your mind when you think about a diet high in fat? Do you think of a healthy ...

Is Microwaving Healthy – Does The Microwave Destroy Nutrients?
The mysterious microwave, whether you hate ’em or love ’em, you can’t deny they have revolutionized the way we cook ...

Health Benefits You May Not Know About Popcorn
More often than not, when I am craving a savory snack, popcorn is my go-to. Since it’s so low in ...

Ingredient Spotlight: What You May Not Know About Strawberries
One of my favorite childhood memories is driving home from the beach – sandy, sunburned, probably dehydrated, and stopping to ...

Eggs: How Many Is Too Many?
I think it’s safe to say that eggs are having a moment in the food world right now. With popular ...

One-Pot Pasta With Chicken And Asparagus
Pasta is a fairly simple dish to make. More importantly, it tastes good every time. I’ve literally never been disappointed ...

Just Say No To Deprivation
So many times I hear women, frustrated with their current body weight, make statements such as: “I have to stop ...

What Is Your Food Bubble And How To Make It Change
Your food preferences are dependent on all of your eating experiences throughout your life. These experiences mold you into the ...

Can You Be Addicted To Sugar?
“I need to get off sugar, I’m so addicted!” If you have ever uttered these words you are not alone. ...

Feel Like Your Energy Is Zapped? Go Outside
When life feels stressful there’s no other place I’d rather be than outside. Whether I retreat to my backyard, go ...