We Love Wholly Guacamole

There’s something about Mexican food that makes people want to gather together and turn any ordinary afternoon or evening in to a celebration for nothing in particular. The center of these gatherings being chips, guacamole and salsa. Now, these snacks … Continue reading

Food Safety Protester Jailed in China

For those of you who worry about government overreach in the food industry, let’s consider the opposite possibility: You could live in China. Take the case of Zhao Lianhai, whose child was one of 300,000 Chinese citizens who got sick … Continue reading

RECALL: Alfalfa Sprouts, Cilantro and Parsley

Two apparently separate outbreaks of salmonella have prompted recalls of alfalfa sprouts, cilantro and parsley. The FDA says the contaminated alfalfa sprouts have been traced to Tiny Greens Organic Farm, which sold the vegetables in four-ounce and five-pound containers to … Continue reading

Diet Butler iPhone App Review

There are a lot of apps out there that are designed to help you lose weight by taking the guess work out of counting calories and proposing healthy meal plans. Diet Butler for the iPhone is no different, but also … Continue reading

10 Worst Foods for Heartburn

Most people know that citrus, alcohol, caffeine and spicy foods can all trigger heartburn. But did you know that fatty foods, like steak or cheese, can also trigger that burning sensation in your chest? Check out this list from WebMD … Continue reading

Tony Horton’s Fitness Background

Tony Horton is an exercise instructor, fitness guru, and creator of the P90X fitness program. For Tony, boredom is the number one enemy in everyone’s quest for a healthier body. So, he created the P90X program. More than 3 million … Continue reading

Mandy Ingber’s Fitness Background

Mandy Ingber is a personal trainer, fitness and wellness adviser, and possibly one of the best yoga and spinning teachers in Los Angeles. For more than 15 years, Mandy has been helping people become healthier and happier with their bodies … Continue reading

Valerie Waters’ Fitness Background

Valerie Waters is an American personal fitness trainer who lives in Los Angeles and has been offering fitness and workout regimes to celebrities for seventeen years. She is best known for being “Hollywood’s Hot Trainer,” according to US Weekly and … Continue reading

Harley Pasternak’s Fitness Background

Harley Pasternak is a Canadian personal trainer, author, and public speaker. He currently lives in Los Angeles, CA. and is possibly best known for his popular diet and fitness book, the 5-Factor Diet. The 5-Factor Diet was originally only intended … Continue reading

Ashley Borden’s Fitness Background

Ashley Borden is a personal trainer who currently offers private training and group classes in Los Angeles, CA. In 2024, she co-authored Your Perfect Fit with Paige Adams-Geller. This book combined fashion, fitness, and food tips and received high reviews. … Continue reading