Nosh bites: Whole Foods is not always as expensive as you think

Over at Noshtopia, here are some healthy eating tips for a more vibrant you:

• Whole Foods is not always the big wallet drainer as many believe. Here I show a price comparison between Whole Foods and a national grocery chain store of 10 staple type foods like ketchup, milk, apples, and bread to show just how much money you can spend at each. You'll be surprised to see the results.

• There are actually 8 health benefits to drinking beer. Move over wine. Share the glory. Woo-hoo!

• Here are 6 ideas to dress your salad besides traditional creamy dressings that tend to be calorie killers.

• Here's a recipe for a low-cal, low-fat turkey chili.