Feature Articles
Food, Fitness and Holidays
Take Control of Stress before it Takes Control of You
Signs of stress vary from person to person, but everyone can find ways to reduce stress during the holiday season...more
Holiday survival tips for people with diabetes
Holiday celebrations are all about food, and this can be very challenging for individuals dealing with diabetes. With some planning ahead and keeping to your routine, you can manage your diabetes through the holidays...more
Cook Turkey and Stuffing Safely
Make sure turkey is safe to eat and stuffing or dressing is safe to eat this holiday season...more
To avoid over-indulging, you’ll need some proven tips to reduce the potential for the average holiday-season weight gain. These updated tips have brought success to many people during the holidays...more
Decrease calories this holiday season by eating low-energy, dense foods
There is a way to be able to eat plenty of food and still maintain a healthful diet: Eat low-energy, dense foods...more
Holiday eating for your health
During the holidays, food is a focal point. Foods such as pomegranates, cranberries, pumpkin, turkey and potatoes taste good and have many health benefits...more
Ready for New Year’s Resolutions
Have you started thinking about your New Year’s Resolution? Eating healthier, obtaining a healthy weight, and being more physically active are some of the most popular New Year’s Resolutions. It’s never too early to start thinking or start acting on your resolutions...more
Tips for your New Year’s Resolutions
It’s that time of year when we all think about changes we want to make in our lives. For many people, those resolutions include a vow to eat more healthfully, exercise or lose weight...more
Thanksgiving is usually one of those holidays were seconds are a must. Here are some ways to make your Thanksgiving feast healthier...more
Chocolate Covered Strawberries: A Healthy Alternative
On February 14 there are lots of gifts exchanged between people who want to show their affection, respect or love. The National Confectioners Association estimates that 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolates will be sold for Valentine’s Day. If you want to indulge your Valentine with chocolate, give chocolate covered strawberries as a more healthful alternative...more
Dark Chocolate, Give your Valentine the gift of health
During Valentine’s week and the red, heart-shaped boxes of chocolates are everywhere – and that just may be a good thing. Dark chocolate is not only a sweet treat, but is also may boost your health! Recent research shows that eating a small amount of dark chocolate daily is good for you...more
Try something new with your turkey leftovers
With a little creativity and safe food handling, you can enjoy turkey-based meals with little preparation and cooking...more
Resolve to Replace Diets with Good Health Habits
This is the time of year when many people start diets. But after a few weeks of not getting enough to eat or eating food that does not taste good, most dieters give up, having "failed" once again. The truth is, though, it is the diets that are the failures, not the people who try them...more
Making Good on
Your New Year's Resolutions
How are you coming on your New Year's resolution? Making progress? Or, is it history already-just hours into the New Year? You can make resolutions anytime during the year-then put a plan into action. What is important with resolutions or goals is that we make a commitment and monitor our progress towards those goals. These resolutions also need to be reasonable...more
Secrets for Making Resolutions Stick
By the end of January, most people who have made unrealistic New Year's resolutions will have burned out. But if you know the following secrets, those good intentions can stick forever...more
Egg handling at Easter or at any time during the year provides many chances for eggs to become contaminated with bacteria...more
Neck ties may be the most popular Father's Day gifts in the United States, but wouldn't it be nice to give Dad the gift of a long healthy life? In honor of Father’s Day, here are some of the most important foods for protecting men’s health...more
Childhood obesity is on the rise, which can be a scary thing during the holidays. When it is time to give kids a treat, it is easy to think of candy or soda pop. However, there are fun alternatives available that promote health rather than encourage unhealthy choices...more
It’s hard to think of Halloween as a holiday to practice healthy habits when the goal for most children is to get as much candy as possible for their own private stash. This is a great time to set a good example in your own household and to remember that moderation is one key to a healthy diet...more
When the trick or treaters ring your doorbell, what will you have for them that’s healthy?...more
Managing Halloween and the Candy Monster
Think of Halloween as a great occasion to play dress up extraordinaire, and try to take a moderate stand on the candy. Preference for sweet foods is not a human failing - it's simply human nature. Candy is fine in moderation. Here are some suggestions for managing a happy and healthy Halloween...more
The most popular use of pumpkins may be for jack-o-lanterns and fall decorations, but there are many more healthful ways pumpkin can be used. When eaten, pumpkin provides vitamin A, potassium, protein, and vitamin C. Pumpkin is also low in calories...more
Purchasing, thawing and cooking
your turkey
Many people only purchase and prepare turkey around the holidays, so the following information has been developed as a guide for purchasing and preparing turkey. Learn how to roast, smoke or deep-fry your turkey...more
Don't let the bird flu spoil Thanksgiving
During the Thanksgiving season there may be concern about the bird flu (Avian Flu), but don't let that stop you from serving turkey. Health officials are not concerned about the spread of Avian Flu through food sources...more
Thanksgiving is a wonderful holiday when we celebrate our many blessings. It also starts the holiday season with more celebrations to follow. For some people this season is difficult because they feel resigned to gaining weight if they are “bad” and join in the feasting, or feeling deprived if they are “good” and abstain from eating holiday treats...more
The science behind your holiday cravings
Most of us feel as already if we are stretched to our limit with our daily activities. When stressed, some people turn to food for comfort...more
Creating healthier holiday food and recipes
With a little bit of planning and modification to your favorite holiday foods, you can create a healthier version of many of your holiday foods and recipes...more
Holiday food and drinks can add up fast
During the holiday season many people want to maintain their healthy habits. This year, learn to enjoy the healthfully enjoy the festivities while still maintain your healthy lifestyle with these food and drink tips...more
Looking for just the right gift for someone special on your list? Consider something that promotes an active lifestyle like the items on this list. Or, circle the items you’d like to find in your stocking on Christmas morning and leave the list where Santa’s helpers can’t help but notice it...more
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