I’m not a big French Fry aficionado, but yes: I occasionally have a few extra-crunchy ones. But in the Netherlands and Belgium, French fries are de rigueur and seemingly on every block or beside every canal! So, of course I indulged!

Is the fiber that’s everywhere today as good as the fiber that’s found naturally in fruits, legumes, nuts and seeds, vegetables and whole grains? And what’s optimal? Read the scoop!

Prior to my travels throughout the Netherlands and Belgium, all I ever knew about herring was the jarred stuff, pickled with herbs and spices. But to devour fresh herring alongside the canals, with just a few pickles and crackers, and a beer like a local pilsner or refreshing wheat beer—it took those jarred herring slices to another level!

Body image getting to you? Your midsection’s looking pretty slovenly—like you don’t care when you really do? Might be partially due to Mid-Age Spread

Vegetarian? Include eggs? No problem. Vegan? Skip eggs? No issue. Love sushi but not fish or seafood? No big deal. Vegetarian Sushi satisfies these parameters and more—it’s great looking and even better tasting!

Beans (aka legumes) have been in the news lately as protein sources, complex carbohydrates with plenty of fiber, and for their place in plant-based cuisines with their versatility and deliciousness—especially when they are cooked from scratch. In other words, beans have big bean-efits!