Quinoa (you pronounce it KEEN-WH) is an ancient grain from South America. Well, actually it's a seed, but it's a member of the grains and cereals food group. It has a delicious nutty flavor and it's usually served the way you'd serve rice or maybe oatmeal. It's also a great source of dietary minerals like iron and magnesium.

Not familiar with quinoa? Here's more about it: Nutrition Facts for Quinoa

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Have you heard of the K-E Diet? It's a low-carb diet, but it's extreme. You don't eat anything, you're fed through a tube that goes through your nose down to your stomach. It's a a quick fix diet. Scary, if you ask me.

The Acacemy of Nutrition and Dietetics isn't too keen on this diet either. They don't endorse the diet, but certain websites list them as a source of information. The Academy wants to clarify their position:

A website containing information on using the K-E Diet for quick weight loss lists several state affiliates of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics as resources for learning about diets and eating habits. While the Academy and its affiliate organizations are reliable resources for information on eating right and staying healthy, the Academy does not in any way endorse the K-E Diet, or any other specific weight-loss plan.

Every day I see people drinking bottled water. That's a good thing I think. Water is calorie-free and you need to stay hydrated. Did you know there are four types of bottled water, according to the United States Food and Drug Administration?

• Artesian well water
• Mineral water
• Spring water
• Well water

You may be picturing your bottled water's origin as a crystal clear stream flowing from some spring untouched by humans, but a lot of bottled water is just tap water that's been treated by distillation, reverse osmosis, filtration and ozonation.

More About Water

• How Much Water Do You Need Today?
• Can Drinking Water Help You Lose Weight?
• Can You Drink Too Much Water?

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Broccoli is one of those vegetables that most people either love or hate. Except for me. I like broccoli and I eat a lot of it, but I can't say I love broccoli. Of course, when I was a kid, I absolutely hated it, so I guess I've made some progress.

Broccoli has some interesting compounds that may be good for your health, plus it has lots of good nutrition. Here's the info: Nutrition Facts for Broccoli.

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