Fiber gets a lot of credit for keeping people regular. That alone is pretty great, but fiber does SO MUCH MORE than help you go. In the spirit of awards season, I want to give fiber all the recognition it deserves. But first, what is it and where does it come from? Fiber is found only in plant foods (sorry, it’s not in meat or dairy!) Fiber is the indigestible part of the cell walls of plants that gives them structure. There are two types: soluble and insoluble. Both ar

Did you know February is national heart month? Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for both women and men in the United States. What's that got to do with fish? Fish and seafood are a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are associated with lower risk for heart disease, stroke, and chronic inflammation. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends we eat seafood or fish for two meals per week (about 8 ounces) to get enough essential fatty acids EPA and