Smaller Snack Attacks

Bigger is better. Thats the mindset that got us into this obesity epidemic. But now, food makers are enticing us to opt for smaller portions of our favorite snacks. Coca-Cola and Pepsi both sell 8-ounce cans, and Kraft offers 100-calorie single-serve packages of Oreo Thin Crisps, Wheat Thins and oth...Full Article

Picnic the Healthy Way: Sunny Fun

Sunny Fun Eating outside under the sun, with the crash of waves on the beach or the wind through the trees as your musical accompaniment, makes any meal taste better. If the word picnic...Full Article

New Health Warning on Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Youve heard that omega-3 fatty acids have many health benefits -- and for most people, they do. Theyre found in fatty, cold-water fish (salmon, mackerel, lake trout, herring, sardines and albacore tuna), canola, soybean, flaxseed and walnut oils, as well as dark green leafy vegetables like kale and ...Full Article

Cut Back on Alcohol Without Giving It Up: All in Moderation

All in Moderation Youd think that it would be obvious to someone if he or she had a drinking problem. But thats not the case. Unlike other health-destroying habits like smoking or illegal drugs, drinking is something that most adults do, and th...Full Article

Eat Smart -- Be a Student of Weight Loss

Most teens gain weight when they go to college. Daphne Oz(daughter of RDs own Dr. Oz) lost weight!Slim-eating secrets from her book, TheDorm Room Diet: Water works Drinkhalf of your body weight in ounces ofwater (a 150-pound person would drink 75ounces a day) to help suppress your appetite.Do the ma...Full Article

Back In Time, Back In Shape -- Reintroducing Family Dinner: Lessons of the Past

Lessons of the Past Who could forget the late-60s sitcom The Brady Bunch?When Greg, Marcia, Peter, Jan, Bobbyand Cindy werent all gathered aroundthe table eating pork chops and applesaucewhile gabbing about the triumphsand mishaps of their day,...Full Article

New Healthy Family Habits

How is it possible to eat dinner togetherand exercise more when both parentswork and kids are overscheduled? It canbe done, says William Doherty, co-authorof Putting Family First.Schedule it. Make time for mealstogether just like you do for soccerpractice or dentist appointments. Planmeals in advanc...Full Article

Should You Worry About the Glycemic Index or Load?

The glycemic index (GI) is a measure of how much, and how fast, the sugar in a food raises the level of sugar in your blood. A high or fast rise in blood sugar leads to high blood insulin levels, contributing to weight-control problems and possibly even increasing your risk of diabetes over time. So...Full Article

Eating Healthy? Use Your Bean!

Ready to take your taste buds on a trip? This time we travel to Michigan, a state that ranks high in the production of dry beans. Michigan farmers grow 20% of the dry beans consumed in the U.S. and also export large quantities. Sold in bags in the grocery store, dry beans are versatile, economical, ...Full Article

Chocolate Power Breakfast Pops Recipe

The chocolate is really only a diversion -- the inside is where the power resides. Raisins, hempseeds, nuts, and whole grains provide a rich combination of fiber, healthy oils, and protein with a great blend of flavors. Makes 48 popsYou Will ...Full Article

15 Ways to Maximize Your Lunch Hour: Take a Mental or Physical Break

Take a Mental or Physical Break Although the lunch hour was originally designed for just that -- lunch -- today we spend our midday break running errands, pecking away at a computer keyboard, or returning personal phone calls. When we do actual...Full Article

Thanksgiving Recipes: Tofu

If you cant find roasted unsalted peanuts, use salted ones but rinse well before chopping. You can also substitute chicken for the tofu. Cut boned white meat into 2-inch pieces. You Will Need2 stalks lemon grass, outer layers peeled, bottom white part thinly sliced, then finely chopped (about 4 tabl...Full Article

Vegetarian Lasagna Recipe

Tofu is a well-kept secret in this delicious pasta bake. Prep time: 15 minutesCook time: 45 minutesYou Will Need6 lasagne noodles (5 1/2 ounces total)2 teaspoons olive oil1 large onion, finely chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1/2 pound mushrooms, thinly sliced2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped ...Full Article

Spiced Tofu and Carrot Burgers Recipe

Tofu is an excellent source of protein and is rich in calcium, magnesium, folic acid, and iron. You Will Need2 tablespoons olive oil 6 shallots, finely chopped 1 1/2 cups coarsely grated carrots 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 1/2 teaspoon h...Full Article

Meatless Meals That Satisfy

Lets say youre eating fish two nights a week. (Congratulations!) And perhaps youre choosing lean cuts of meat to cook on three nights. What do you do on the other two? Try going vegetarian. Now before visions of rabbit food or bulgur meatloaf swim through your head, rest assured: You can make a hear...Full Article

Fruity Muesli Recipe

Preparation time: 10 minutes, plus overnight soakingYou Will Need1/2 cup rolled oats1/2 cup raisins1 cup nonfat milk1 apple, grated2 teaspoons lemon juice2 tablespoons hazelnuts, roughly chopped1 tablespoon pumpkin seeds1 tablespoon sesame seeds4 ounces strawberries, chopped4 tablespoons plain low-f...Full Article

Watermelon Boat Salad Recipe

Prep time: 45 minutesCooking time: 20 minutesYou Will NeedDressing1 cup fresh lemon juice1 cup sugar2 teaspoons flour2 large eggs, beaten1 cup heavy or whipping cream, beaten to soft peaksWatermelon Boat1 large watermelon1 large honeydew, cut into cubes or balls1 large cantaloupe, cut into cubes or ...Full Article

Easy Ways to Add Fruit Into Your Day: Incorporating Fruit

Incorporating Fruit Look no farther than your local supermarket to see the global economy in action. There grapes from South America meet kiwis from New Zealand and pineapples from Hawaii -- in February. Todays produce section is definitely not...Full Article

Learning to Like Vegetables

What if you just dont love the taste of vegetables? If thats the case, its probably because you simply arent used to eating them. People who think they dont like vegetables can actually end up loving them if they introduce them gradually, which gives the palate a chance to develop a taste for them. ...Full Article

Shopping for Produce

Perhaps no other department in the market will give you more variety and abundance of nutrition than the produce department. The dizzying array of selections can confuse anyone. Here is what you need to be a savvy consumer.Take your time. Many shoppers go to the same old bins, buy the same old thin...Full Article