(ARA) – In the diet craze that has captured our attention over the last four decades, the one plan that stands out from the rest is the Mediterranean Diet. Since the Mediterranean embraces more than 20 countries, each with its own cuisine, the diet is really a fusion of the many foods consumed by the [...]

(ARA) – Many favorite comfort foods are chock-full of fat and calories. But a few simple tweaks can transform familiar favorites into delicious and nutritious meals your family will ask for time and time again.
The nutrition experts at Mayo Clinic share their top five tips for healthy recipe makeovers that cut the calories, boost the [...]

(ARA) – You glance at the clock on your desk as your stomach begins to growl and realize you have hit the 3 p.m. slump — that vulnerable time after lunch yet still hours from dinner. In order to satisfy your hunger, you look for a quick fix to help you finish out the day. [...]

(ARA) – Staying on track with your weight is difficult. You might be tempted to skip breakfast as a way to save calories, but this plan usually backfires. Bypass breakfast and you’ll end up being ravenous and unable to make smart eating decisions at lunch.
“Skipping breakfast only delays hunger, and often leads to overeating later [...]

When it comes to favorite tastes, our sweet tooth always wins. That is why it is not surprising for people to indulge in their favorite desserts, candies and beverages on a regular basis, despite knowing that all of those sweet calories eventually add up.
Growing concerns about the obesity epidemic, however, have piqued our interest in [...]

A healthy snack just might keep your New Year’s resolutions on track.Some New Year’s resolutions are broken before the Christmas decorations have even come down.
The most common resolution of all (and the most commonly broken) may be the most important: I’m going to eat healthier and exercise! Driving to the gym in the dark and [...]

By Michelle Ginsler RD
(NC)-After several weeks of eating and drinking over the holidays, there is no better time than right now to make a fresh start. With a list of New Year’s resolutions firmly in place, a “cleansing” detoxification (detox) diet may be at the top of your list.
Designed to help your body clear out [...]

Preparing food that both tastes good and is good for you is not a magic trick. Here are a few simple meal planning and preparation tips to help you prepare healthy, delicious food that your family will love.Got a few minutes? Plan your menus
This will allow you the time to schedule a quick and easy [...]

Do you suffer from portion distortion? It’s not uncommon with the range of shapes and sizes of plates and eating utensils nowadays. But help is here. The Canadian Diabetes Association recommends using the Plate Method as a visual guide to ensuring you are getting the right portion sizes of types of food. It is the [...]

We all know that food and nutrition should go hand in hand. But then a meeting runs late, and you head for the drive-through for dinner. Or you have a particularly stressful day with the kids and you reach for the ice cream container after everyone else is in bed. Sure, we all know that [...]