Tara Coleman's San Diego Nutrition blog

There was an excellent article in the November issue of Prevention Magazine discussing the 7 Foods That Should Never Cross Your Lips. I’ve actually narrowed that list down to 4 (because 7 may be too hard to remember) and weighed in with my own opinion about some excellent alternatives!

Canned Tomatoes â€“ I’m actually going to expand this to all canned vegetables. The main danger of canned vegetables (specifically the acidic ones like tomatoes) is that the cans

Typically, we associate green tea with a warm introduction to the day, an easy beverage on-the-go or a way to wind down in the evening. However, you can also enjoy your favorite Salada Green Tea as a part of a fun evening cocktail! Here are a few of my favorite recipes for you to share with your friends and family this holiday season:

It’s official … the holidays are here! This special time of year is full of friends, family, fun….and temptation!

Everywhere you look there are enticing pastries and evening cocktails at holiday parties. However, all is not lost! There are two simple ways to stay healthy and energized over the holidays so you can welcome 2012 with a smile and for the ladies, your skinny jeans!

Tables full of baked goods are often a sign that the holiday season is just around the corner. Unfortunately, all of this added sugar is the biggest culprit when it comes to holiday weight gain. Sugar will also completely zap your energy … and this time of year, we need all the energy we can get!

I can’t believe it’s the holiday season once again! It seems like just yesterday I was writing a blog post about this topic. This year, I have some tip for you to enjoy your Thanksgiving meal without paying for it through 2012!

We’ve all heard of green, black and white teas, but it wasn’t until I had the opportunity to tour the Salada Tea factory last week that I really understood the difference. Did you know that all of these teas come from the same Camellia Sinensis plant? What makes them different is when and how the tea leaves are processed after they are harvested.

In a perfect world the answer to this question would be everything! However, organic foods can cost significantly more, which can be a limiting factor for all of us. Yes, nutritionists have budgets, too. A quick rule of thumb when deciding where to spend your money is to start at the top of the food chain and work your way down. Use this chart as a reference of where to spend and where to save:

We all have the best intentions of saving money, but sometimes we feel that in order for it to really make a difference we need to put away a significant amount each week. However, a lot of the money we spend is not on huge purchases, but on little expenses that we barely notice. Try these tips and you will find that a dollar here and a dollar there can really add up!

It is not new news that buying in bulk is the most economical way to go when shopping for groceries. However, how many times have you opened your refrigerator to find it full of moldy vegetables and spoiled meat? At that point you have to wonder if you are really saving money or just throwing it away.

Before you decide to buy something in bulk, it is important to consider if you have enough storage space. You also need to ask yourself if you can realistically eat all of the food before it goes bad. Below are a few common foods and how long they typically last in different type of storage conditions:

You would be hard pressed to find someone who has never used tea as a beverage. In fact, tea is one of the most consumed beverages in the world, second only to water! However, the fragrant flavors of the tea leaf don’t need to be limited to your mug.