It seems coconut products are the healthy food du jour. I’ll break it down for you with a few foods, facts and, of course, a healthy dose of opinion.

One of the best parts of this job is finding delicious new products that help people eat healthier and more flavorful meals.

Here are just a few suggestions of things to include in your grocery cart to help boost your antioxidant intake and potentially decrease cancer risk.

We talk a lot about how to include vegetables into the diet, but the first step is to purchase them.

Diet is a complex topic, and of course, it is only part of the treatment plan for lowering one’s cholesterol.

Cholesterol Education Month is the month of September every year. Cholesterol is important is because it is still a primary risk factor for heart disease.

I try to highlight the products that are healthy and then provide guidance on how to alter other items and make them part of an overall healthy diet.

Make a pledge today to eat just one more fruit or vegetable every day.

There is increasing research that prebiotics and probiotics play an important role in promoting health.

We all also need nutrients to stay healthy, therefore our snacks should be healthy or nutrient rich.

Just because you're only shopping for yourself, doesn't mean you still can't eat well.

Kim gives you a sampling of lower-sodium products that can be found in local grocery stores.

Cutting back on sugary drinks can be hard to do but here's a way to make your glass of lemonade healthier.

Kim takes you on a good overall look at the dressing selection at the store in hopes of providing guidance during your next shopping trip.

Have you ever wondered through the grocery aisle and wondered, “What is this?” I sure have, so we are checking out a few of those random products that bring questions to mind.

Smoothies are a treat that can be good for you, as long as you don't load them up with added sugars.

Have you tried these products? Kim will tell you why they are both quick and healthy choices.

The heat of the summer makes it tempting to indulge in a cool, delicious treat such as ice cream and sundaes.

These days the beverage isles are overflowing with “designer” beverages, making various claims. That is all well and good; the problem is that the average American gets about 21 percent of his or her calories from beverages.

It seems as though everywhere we look lately, we see something ‘gluten-free’. So what is gluten?

Limiting exposure to unwanted compounds, and environmental concerns are two of many reasons people purchase organic food. However, cost can be a factor.

Much of my discussion in the grocery store is about labels and how confusing they are, and this topic is no different. There are always buzzwords to make us think or feel a certain way, and those words change over time.

As a dietitian I get asked all the time: “Is this healthy?” Guess what the answer usually is?

Here I highlight new products in the grocery store or products that are not new but may not be widely publicized, with emphasis on healthier products.

Mothers have always told us to eat our fruits and vegetables! Why? Because mothers are smart, and incorporating fruits and vegetables into our diets is important in maintaining good overall health.