Like yours simple—just bread, meat and cheese that clearly scream “umami”, the fifth basic taste of deliciousness? Or packed to the brim with condiments galore—the way they mix and match that really amp the umami taste? Or maybe you’re a fan of dipping cheeseburgers into tasty sauces. Pretty yum--but see what’s lurking!

Swamped by so many sodium "To Do's" and "Not To Do's"? Clueless about low-sodium, unsalted, sodium-free and so many other labels? It may cause your pressure to rise!

Besides everything else you need to watch, know your blood pressure numbers and keep them down! Want to learn how? It’s a numbers game! Take these simple steps when shopping or cooking. Then read on, and follow my other balanced advice!

Maybe you’ve heard a thing or three about the Mediterranean Diet for weight loss, brain health, cardiovascular benefits and everything in-between. Just maybe you’ve heard about the MIND Diet (Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) for the same reasons and more. And you wonder what’s right— particularly you women out there.

After innumerous trips back, I’ve now come to terms with my inexperience and have grown to appreciate the high desert’s crags and wisps. My recent journey to the Sangre de Cristo Mountains outside of Santa Fe was no exception.

I.N.F.L.A.M.M.A.T.I.O.N – A timely word that can put you into the doldrums! What exactly is inflammation, what exactly does it do to the body (women in particular), and what exactly can be done?