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Fad Diets

Giveaways that a diet is indeed a FAD diet: It promises too much weight loss too soon. It completely eliminates complete food groups for significant lengths of times. It acts as a laxative. It substitutes non-foods for foods It recommends too little fat, or...

Exercise For More Energy

Ever feel like you’re just too tired to work out? You might have to find another excuse. Researchers at the University of Georgia have found that getting regular, low-intensity exercise helps boost energy levels. In a small study involving 36 previously sedentary...

Savor Chocolate

Studies suggest savoring the delicious taste, because chocolate, in moderation, can be good for you. Dark chocolate contains antioxidants,, which are responsible for heart health and preventing cholesterol from sticking to the artery walls, thus reducing the risk for...

10 Tips For Cancer Prevention

The American Institute of Cancer Prevention (AICR) published a definitive review on cancer research with 10 evidence based recommendations for reducing cancer risk. Here is a brief summary of the recommendations: 1.  Body Fatness: Be as lean as possible within...

MG Chefs Participate as Judges in Student Cook-Off

MG Chefs Participate as Judges in Student Cook-Off Denise Simmons our Corporate Executive Chef and Greg Retz, CEC, our General Manager at Guilford College traveled to Hampton Roads, VA to help inspire and educate young future chefs. “Hampton Roads students...

Blue Ridge School Vegetable Garden

Blue Ridge School Vegetable Garden Spring, 2009 How much more local can you get? “Farmer Rob” (our Director and Executive Chef) has teamed up with faculty and students to create almost one acre of garden space for herbs and produce.