The pressure is on for marketers to provide proof on product effectiveness by supporting product claims with clinical studies. The push, according to Greg Sater, a contributor in Electronic Retailer, is the Federal Trade Commissions way of making sure consumers get the most out of their weightloss and probiotics products. The agency works to protect consumers from advertisers who make false claims. That's what makes clinical studies so much more important. It's like having something in writin...

Planning our daily lunches is just as fun and difficult as it is to plan our childrens lunch time surprises. Lunches become more difficult when the focus is centered on creating variety, from week to week. If your kids are grown now, you can probably remember how you packed their lunches for school and sent them on their way with their little lunch boxes in hand.

Going to the Deli for fresh cut meat is a great way to ensure that you have plenty of choices available and in view. It makes...

For those of you who have experienced the pitfall of weight gain after losing those extra pounds will understand why making lifestyle changes regarding food choices is key to keeping those extra pounds off. We have found a product that works as a perfect exchange for candy bar lovers and it's high in protein. Take a look at a product that will make you put down the regular Snicker Bar.

You are seeing right! It's the Marathon Snickers Bar. One of the things that helped me to lose some of ...

The concept of One Love sent out a message that promoted unity. Being able to recognize that loving each other is what truly makes us one has now carried over into something that we can not only listen to but consume. Thier called Marley's Mellow Mood, it's tea that comes in different flavors. Many of you get a picture like the one shown below in your head, when you think of Bob Marley.

Bob Marley will always be someone that everyone loves and for different reasons. He is really a symbo...

Some of you will be laughing and begging party girl Snooki from Jersey Shore to read this post. Okay, so you are knocked up and maybe you were useto sipping on a little something prior to your current condition. We have just the thing that will help to get you through those days when you need something refreshing to cool you down, on those hot summer days. Before we tell you what we have in mind, start to prepare for the hot days by getting your bathing suit game up to par. check out how co...

There are so many different ways to prepare fish that are much healthier than the deep fried method, so it wouldn't be fair not to a least encourage our readers to consider grilling or baking. Grilling fish is the way you want to go, if you want to finish with something that is jam packed with flavor. I love grilled fish with lots of seasoning like green peppers, garlic, and red onions. Yummy! Baking fish is also great, but you have to be very careful to watch out for dryness during prepara...

I couldn't help but blush when I first heard Michelle Obama's interview with Topanga Sena, a kid interviewer. Her school girl charm seemed to shine through with every word, as she spoke with Sena. The interview was conducted as part of all the confetti celebration that went along with the second anniversary of Let's Move, Michelle Obama's initiative program is aimed at combating childhood obesity by instilling healthy values that encourage good eating habits and exercise.

My blushing stre...

Away with the Chicken Noodle! You may be persuaded to try another Campbell's classic soup, after I tell you how tasty Campbell's Tomato Soup can be. Eating the creamy, tomato soup alone will satisfy your taste buds and warm your belly without any extras. However, putting a spin on your tomato soup will flavor up the dish and also make your sick days a lot easier.

There need not be to many fancy dashing added into your soup bowl but an easy suggestion is your favorite cheese. My personal ...

Food aversions are not unusual. There will always be at least one member of your family who can't seem to wrap their mouth around something everyone else loves. It's true, for the family chef (mama, grandma, poppa, or you yourself) it can be pretty disturbing or even downright insulting for someone to gag at the thought of something you actually slaved over a hot stove to prepare.

The most important thing for you to remember is that the nutritional value of your food choices is what rea...

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. At some point in your life you have heard this phrase or in an attempt to convince some resistant child to ear, you have uttered each and every word with general concern. Hot cereals like oatmeal and cream of wheat are ideal breakfast choices and the nutritional value is a parent pleaser. However, in today's fast pace environment, many families are looking for quick and simple breakfast choices that are healthy and tasty. Quaker is making it ea...