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Strategies to control portions
Knowing how to eat healthier can help you take control of how much you eat each day. Start with these tips to remind you of easy ways to judge food portions.
Kids in the kitchen: Early involvement yields oodles of fun
Exposing kids to cooking and baking can lead to good habits and family memories. Here's some tips to help parents get kids in the kitchen.
8 tips to maintain weight during winter holidays
Winter delivers a double whammy of cold temperatures and holiday stress. Instead of reaching for comfort food to cope, try these 8 tips for maintaining a healthy weight.
7 tips for reining in holiday overeating
The joys and stresses of the holidays can lead to overeating. Get 7 tips to help you can enjoy your special treats in a healthier way.
Follow a cholesterol-lowering diet during the holidays
The average adult consumes more than 4,000 calories during Thanksgiving. If you follow a low-cholesterol diet, you still can enjoy foods you love during the holidays. Here’s how to wisely plan your calorie and fat intake.
Maximize memory function with a nutrient-rich diet
What is the best recipe for maximizing memory? Research suggests a healthier selection of dietary fats and plant foods rich in phytonutrients. There still is a lot to learn about what makes a brain-healthy diet.
Pumpkins: More than a jack-o'-lantern
Pumpkins are in good supply during fall. Besides being great for decorations and jack-o'-lanterns, pumpkins make for great eating. Learn how to prepare and use pumpkins in recipes.
8 healthy tips for summer dining
It’s summer, and the warmer weather tends to influence our dining habits. Whether you are dining out or grilling at home, here are 8 healthy reminders.
Water: Essential to your body
Nearly all of your body’s major systems depend on water to function and survive. You’d be surprised about what staying hydrated can do for your body.
Expand their food horizons: Get your kids in the kitchen
Getting kids in the kitchen and experimenting with new foods increases the chances they will eat whatever they prepare. Try these techniques to get them involved.
The not-so-sweet truth of added sugars
Most people know that Valentine's Day candy and chocolates contain extra sugar. But did you know it also is hiding in other foods you may not expect? Here's the not-so-sweet truth about added sugar in our diets and tips on how to cut back.
Winter warmup: Cream of wild rice soup
Brrr. Cold winter weather is upon us. Curl up with something warm and healthy this winter: cream of wild rice soup.