Michelle writes about the way the foods you eat affect your libido.

Having children makes you do things you normally wouldn’t do. Like watch the same Yo Gabba Gabba! episode three times in one day. Or eat the hand-smashed piece of banana your toddler offers you. Recently my husband I and took Scarlet, our almost two...

This dip can be prepared a day in advance before baking. My Wisconsin cheese head uncle asked for this recipe, so you know it’s got to taste good. Makes 20 servings (5 cups) 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper 2-10oz chopped frozen...

I think I eat pretty healthy.  Do I still need to take a prenatal vitamin if I’m pregnant? The answer depends on how balanced your diet is to begin with.  A woman of average weight and height, approximately 163 pounds and 5 feet 4 inches...

Introduced to the culinary scene in the 1990s, chefs and serious home cooks use the Microplane grater to finely grate fresh garlic, spices, coconut, ginger, hard cheeses, and to zest lemons, limes, and oranges. The pattern of the microplane grater is designed with small,...

Written by Jessica Marie, RD, reviewed by Michelle Dudash, RD. Pregnancy is the time for preparing yourself and your world for your new little one. When a new baby is on the way it seems that you need more of everything: more furniture, space, clothes,...

Written by Jackie Jones, reviewed by Michelle Dudash, RD. We all need some fat in our diets, but eating too much fat makes us more likely to become overweight. What’s more, too much of a particular kind of fat, saturated fat, can raise our cholesterol,...

Kids are natural assistants in the kitchen. They enjoy sharing the duties that put together family meals. Cooking with your kids is also a great way to help them develop healthy eating habits, build confidence and early skills of independence. Often, kids feel proud...

Written by Jessica Marie, RD, reviewed by Michelle Dudash, RD. What is folic acid? Folic acid, or folate, is a B-vitamin found in certain fruits, vegetables, and grain foods. Folate is especially important before and during pregnancy to reduce the risk of serious birth defects that...

Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Makes: 12 servings   1 ½ c. ready to use frozen shredded breakfast potatoes, thawed 1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed, with all the water squeezed out. 11 fresh whole eggs ¼ c. nonfat milk ¾ c. shredded reduced fat...