A healthy body can produce and sustain a healthy mind. That is the mission statement of Play 4 Life, a non-for-profit organization that I work with on a monthly basis. Why do I volunteer? Living healthy is more to me than just nutritious cooking or writing about health trends, it’s also about sharing the wealth with others.

Customers at big fast-food chains in New York City are finally facing the facts about their meal choices, like 1,130 calories for a Big Mac, medium fries and a medium soda.

Troubled by the tainted tomato scare, nearly half of Americans are concerned they may get sick from eating contaminated food and are avoiding items they normally would buy.

Delighted to see that Nursing School Search considers SkinnyChef.com as one of 100 Food Blogs to Inspire Your Healthy Eating.

A growing number of experts think that many people aren’t getting enough vitamin D - particularly those who work and play indoors and slather on sunscreen.

A London restaurant was serving up Thursday what it hopes will be confirmed as the world’s hottest curry, with even the chef admitting it is “too extreme” to keep on the menu.

What’s the key to a fresh tasting, light tomato sauce? It’s not slight of hand - it all has to do with the way you cook your ingredients. Simple tomato sauces are so easy to make and yes - they do taste much better than the jarred, store-bought alternative.

A look at the Golden Gate Bridge tops the list for most visitors to San Francisco. But the local culinary scene is also a big draw, check out a new micro-Web site for foodies.

If you’re concerned that your child’s baby fat has ballooned into a more serious problem, join the club. About 18% of American children aged 6 to 19 are now overweight, and childhood obesity rates are rising around the world.

Americans disagree about a lot of things, but we rarely quarrel when it comes to our food. For a nation built on grand democratic virtues, there is still nothing that defines us quite like our love of chow time.