Hearty and Healthy Winter Meals
Winter officially starts this month, and if you’re like most people, the cooler temps usher in a craving for rich comfort foods. Before the frigid temperatures drive you to the pantry for a snack or
Fall Recipe: Thanksgiving Mashed Potatoes Done Right
Potatoes are simple, delicious, low in fat, low in calories and high in flavor and potassium. Did you know one medium potato contains more than two times the potassium of one medium banana? Potassium is
Cinco de Mayo Without Sinking Your Diet
Margaritas. Nachos. Tacos. Enchiladas. All delicious things one might indulge in to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. But are they all that healthy? Is there a way to celebrate without the gut bomb? In a word,
Living the Ornish Life
Constance Kilgore is a true believer in the Dr. Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease.™ “This program has saved my life,” the 71-year-old geriatric care manager and social worker says. Kilgore was born in Massachusetts,
Are Fad Diets Bad Diets?
Trendy diets and workouts may help some people lose weight, at least for a while, but the true keys to weight loss haven’t changed: moderation and balance. Diet Riot Diets that promise weight loss by
Super Food Choices for Your Super Bowl Party
Laura Beck, a clinical nutrition student volunteer at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano, offers these healthy recipes for the big game on Feb. 2. All recipes were adapted from health.com. There’s no need to gain
Ten Ways with Tilapia
Nothing is better than the firm texture and mild flavor of tilapia for a variety of cooking methods. Whether pan-fried, broiled, or baked, wrapped in a tortilla or with a sauce (savory AND sweet!), tilapia
Finding Food Balance
Women should enjoy a variety of foods, such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, healthy fats, low-fat dairy and lean protein. Nutrient-rich foods provide energy for women’s busy lives and help to prevent disease. A healthy
Ten Ways to Go Greek!
Need some new ways to enjoy Greek yogurt? Read on for 10 healthy and unique ways to use and substitute this nutritional powerhouse: Use a dollop of Greek yogurt instead of sour cream on baked
Fall Recipe: Chicken Spaghetti Casserole
Need an easy-peasy dinner idea for tonight? Try out this Chicken Spaghetti Casserole dish. Enjoy it tonight or freeze it for another day. Chicken Spaghetti Casserole Ingredients 2 cups chopped cooked chicken breast (I use