To many people, it's a health food. To others, it's simply soda in disguise. That virtuous glass of juice is feeling the squeeze as doctors, scientists and public health officials step up efforts to reduce the nation's girth. ...more

November 9, 2009

Time to root for your favorite team. ...more

September 17, 2009

Your kids will love these vitamin popsicles ...more

June 8, 2009

Vegetables contain fiber, vitamins and minerals that are water-rich, which helps control weight. So why not add them and fruit to your diet? ...more

February 28, 2009

How does the nutritional value of plantains compare with potatoes or other vegetables? ...more

December 7, 2008

Consumers ask questions about kitchen dilemmas. ...more

December 3, 2008

Local supermarkets and I seem to lock horns at about this time every year. ...more

November 19, 2008

Dr. Fresh Baby Firefly Step 1 Toothbrush, $1.99 at Babies R Us or at www.just4teeth.com. ...more

October 11, 2008

What is the difference between chili and chili con carne? Basically, chili is made of beans in a tomato-and-pepper sauce. The term "con carne" is Spanish for "with meat." So chili con carne should contain ground meat or chunks of meat, too. ...more

July 23, 2008

Sugared soft drinks will disappear from school vending machines in Hillsborough County schools during the 2008-09 school year. ...more

July 11, 2008