Articles written by Samantha Rufle

Eating more fruit is an easy way to pack a healthy diet in antioxidants, fiber, and other nutrients without all the calories.

Feb 15, 2008 - Samantha Rufle

You do not need money to get help losing weight, or to eat healthier.

Jan 25, 2008 - Samantha Rufle

Miso is a versatile condiment that originated in Japan.

Jan 18, 2008 - Samantha Rufle

What you eat when you have a cold can really make a huge difference in how you feel and can even shorten the duration of your cold.

Jan 9, 2008 - Samantha Rufle

Ever wonder what the differences are between green tea and black tea or white tea and Oolong tea? Where does herbal tea fit in?

Jan 2, 2008 - Samantha Rufle

The holiday season can be great fun but also a great source for anxiety.

Dec 7, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

Eating a bowl of soup every day is a great way to lose a few extra pounds and get some needed vegetables.

Nov 28, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

The scariest place for people on special diets and those with food allergies and intolerances is other people's houses.

Nov 14, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

Vitamin A is well known for maintaining eye health by keeping the cornea clear and the retina healthy.

Oct 30, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

The body needs zinc for more than just preventing colds. It also works as a cofactor with over 200 different enzymes to make chemical reactions in the body.

Oct 20, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

Vitamin K, or phylloquinone, is often found in topical creams used to minimize dark circles and spider veins.

Oct 11, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

Vitamin E is commonly used topically on scars, but this great fat-soluble vitamin does so much more inside the body.

Oct 1, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

Vitamin C is a very popular treatment for colds and flus because it is well known for boosting the immune system.

Sep 25, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

At the Emmys, Jamie Pressly of the show My Name is Earl said she did the Cabbage Soup Detox diet twice when she was asked about how she dropped her pregnancy weight.

Sep 18, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

It seems salads at home are just not the same as the salads at a restaurant. Here are some different and delicious salads to add to your home meals.

Sep 11, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

Going vegetarian, even for one meal, can be a challenge for some families.

Sep 3, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

Section by section the food pyramid is filled with nutritional problems. Different food industry lobbies have too much input on what is included in the USDA food pyramid.

Aug 25, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

A pedometer is a great way to motivate yourself to get more activity into your day.

Aug 22, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

Do you think that you are getting what you need to keep your bones strong? Here are some tips for building a stronger body.

Aug 10, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

Getting healthy food into your child's lunch can be challenge... especially foods that your child will eat.

Aug 3, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

Another over-the-counter diet pill, Alli, has hit the market, and drug stores are having trouble keeping it in stock.

Aug 2, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

Portion control is important to nutrition, and is one of the secrets of weight loss.

Jul 26, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

Thinking of a healthy snack can be difficult, especially if a candy bar or a donut is staring you in the face.

Jul 19, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

Eating a healthy diet is all about habits.

Jul 12, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

If you are trying to eat healthy, it can be a challenge to find tasty and satisfying Mexican food.

Jul 3, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

Having a basic perception of how digestion works can be helpful in understanding how the food you eat effects the body.

Jun 26, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

Countless companies, restaurants and brands are making the statement "zero grams trans fats". What does this mean? Does it really mean there is no trans fats?

Jun 17, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

The Skinny was written by Melissa Clark and Robin Aronson.

Jun 10, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

In a hurried life, eating mindfully can be one of the hardest things to do.

Jun 3, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

This is a very healthy and basic chili that can be easily adapted as a vegetarian recipe.

May 27, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

Some experts believe kicking sugar is harder than kicking cigarettes or even heroine!

May 6, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

The book, Food Cures by Joy Bauer, will teach you how to use food to help treat many health problems related to what you eat.

Apr 29, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

In order to kick sugar, it is good to understand what it is and how it affects the body.

Apr 29, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

Feeding your child healthy these days can be a tall order.

Apr 21, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

It seems that everyone is talking about going green, and eating organically. So is it healthier?

Apr 20, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

Supplements can be helpful in bridging gaps in our diet.

Apr 14, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

There are many health benefits to having a fruit and vegetable rich diet.

Apr 7, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

Getting enough vegetables has many health benefits like, weight loss, protection from diabetes and protection from certain types of cancer.

Mar 31, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

Smoothies are a great way to get several servings of fruit in one meal.

Mar 30, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

Walking through the supermarket, food companies entice you with health and ingredient claims written in bold on the front of their packaging.

Mar 23, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

What is an elimination diet?

Mar 9, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

A latex allergy is the adverse immunity response to the proteins in the latex.

Mar 3, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

Carrabba's gluten free menu and their commitment to accommodating other dietary needs are not the only reasons to go to this fine Italian restaurant!

Feb 23, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

There are many things in coffee that can make you sick.

Feb 9, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

Fortunately, many fast food chains are jumping on the allergen evaluated menu bandwagon.

Feb 8, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

A milk allergy and lactose intolerance are very different. While they are often confused, they have relatively little in common.

Feb 6, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

This recipe is a family favorite. Even people who do not have allergies love this bread.

Jan 30, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

It is important to try natural remedies that reduce our dependency of medications.

Jan 29, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

Spring is just around the corner, and for many this also means it is allergy season.

Jan 27, 2007 - Samantha Rufle

In recent years, many schools have taken to banning peanuts from their campuses.

Jan 25, 2007 - Samantha Rufle