Last month, we learned how to reduce a large amount of the empty calories that we may be taking in through our beverage choices by opting for flavoring our own water. However, since water has zero antioxidants, is there something that we could add to water to provide nutrition, without any calories, while preserving water's vital role in keeping us hydrated?

It helps to be a “one and only.” Talking about the Grand Tasting at the 16th annual Rhone Rangers Celebration that took place March 23 in San Francisco.

Jennifer: If Lodi Memorial changed its name to Lodi Health, why is the sign in front of the hospital still the same?

Jennifer: I ate at a Galt restaurant last week and let's just say it wasn't the cleanest. (I won't tell you which one, since its owners can't defend themselves in this column.) But I'm wondering, is there an easy way to review the restaurant's recent county health inspections?

Rather than think of foods as good or bad, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (formerly the American Dietetic Association) stresses that moderation, portion sizes and exercise are the key components for balancing food and beverage intakes.

A delicious dessert that can double as a snack is packed with protein, fiber and phytonutrients! Oh my!

February is National Heart Month, and because heart disease continues to be the No. 1 killer of men and women in our country, it's a good time to review the American Heart Association's guidelines for reducing the risk of heart disease.

Dear Jennifer: Have you been to downtown Galt lately? I don't understand how there is so much new development when the economy is still so poor.

Dear Jennifer: I thought there was a city of Lodi ordinance against noise before 7 a.m. Why are the street sweepers out waking people up at 5 a.m.? I have sometimes heard them as early as 4:30 a.m.