At the Produce Stand

• If you don’t like fruits and vegetables, can you just take a pill or supplement?
• Are frozen fruits and vegetables as good for you as fresh produce?
• Are dried fruits and vegetables as good for you as fresh produce?
• Are fruit and vegetable juices a good option?
• Should you buy organic produce?
• Should you buy locally grown produce?
• Can fruits and vegetables help fight aging?
• What can you do to protect yourself against produce foodborne illness?
• What are the TOP FIVE fruits and vegetables you should always put in your cart?

At the Dairy Farm

• Do you need eggs, yogurt, and margarine with added omega 3s?
• Can dairy help you lose weight?
• What’s the deal with probiotics?
• Is butter better for you than margarine?
• Should you buy “cage free” eggs?
• Does the color of your eggshell matter?
• Is it dangerous to eat eggs with a blood spot in the yolk?
• Do you need to worry about cholesterol in eggs?
• What if you don’t eat dairy foods?
• Is soy milk better than cow’s milk?

At the Grain Mill

• Are carbohydrates your weight loss friend or your diet foe?
• Are “whole grain” and “whole wheat” the same thing?
• What does it mean if bread or other grain products are “enriched”?
• Are whole grains always high in fiber?
• Is “white” whole wheat bread as good for you as traditional whole wheat?
• Is granola a whole grain? Is popcorn?

In The Snack Bag

• Are baked, light, or reduced fat snacks ruining your diet?
• What’s the number one ingredient to avoid in the snack aisle?
• What healthy snack might be causing you to gain weight?

At the Cannery

• Are canned fruits and vegetables as good for you as fresh?
• What is the shelf life for canned foods?
• Does damage or denting to the outside of the can indicate the food is spoiled?
• Does rinsing beans help lower the salt content?
• Can you refrigerate open canned food for later use?
• What are the TOP FIVE ethnic canned or boxed food finds?

At the Butcher’s Block

• Why are there no Nutrition Facts labels on fresh beef or poultry (or seafood)?
• Is a meat’s color the best indication of its freshness?
• What percentage of “lean ground beef” is really “lean”?
• What grade of beef is better for your wallet and your waist?
• Should you choose organic meats and/or poultry instead of conventional?
• Should you buy “grass-fed” beef?
• What does “free-range” or “free-roaming” indicate?
• What does it mean if your meat is “enhanced”?

At the Fish Market

• Which fish contain the most heart-healthy omega-3 fats?
• What if you don’t eat fish?
• Wild or farmed: what’s the difference, and is it worth your worry?
• How do you know if the fish you’re buying is fresh?
• Is canned and frozen fish as good for you as fresh fish?
• Do you need to be concerned about the cholesterol in shellfish?

In the Dressing Room

• What is the number one condiment to avoid if you are watching your weight?
• Which oils and cooking sprays are the most heart-healthy?

In the Freezer Case

• Which frozen food section should you skip altogether?
• Which low-fat frozen desserts are every bit as tasty as their full-fat counterparts?