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When it comes to minor ailments like headaches and motion sickness, I don’t really like to take medications. I’d rather use a kitchen-based remedy to soothe my symptoms. And I’m not the only one. A recent survey reported that worries about the economy are driving more people to alternative remedies as they look for ways to save money on expensive doctor visits and prescription medicines. But do they work? Here’s the truth about home remedies for 5 common ailments... Read More »
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When I get home after work I'm hungry. But even though my husband and I are ready to eat, the baby wants to play, the dog needs to go for a walk and someone still needs to cook dinner! In our house, dinner must be super-quick, easy and healthy. Our solution? Pull out a big pot and make one of these 6 speedy soups, ready in 30 minutes or less. These recipes are loaded with healthy vegetables, whole grains and just enough lean protein to fill us up. And at $3 or less per serving, they’re all budget-friendly. Plus, there's enough for leftovers so we don't have to make lunch for the next day. Genius! Read More »
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With all the media hype about the H1N1 flu virus and the seasonal flu, I’m finding it hard not to be worried about getting sick this winter. I want to keep my immune system as healthy as possible so I’m going to include these 3 immunity boosters in my diet. Read More »
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In my house, fall means football. On the weekends we invite our friends and their kids over to watch games and we make lots of yummy tailgating snacks for the crowd. No spread is complete without chips and dips, but since we try to eat healthy, I make my own lighter versions instead of opening a bag of high-fat chips and a carton of calorie-loaded dip. Get our healthier recipes for Chile Con Queso & more game-day favorites. Read More »
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When it comes to weight loss, it’s always the last few pounds that are the hardest, right? At least, that’s how it’s going for me. I want to be choosier about how much and what I eat, but I don’t have time to count calories. So I’m going to take the deliciously easy way out by using this yummy 28-day diet meal plan. It’s so simple: just pick your calorie level and voila!—breakfast, lunch, dinner and a snack planned for nearly a month. Read More »
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I think it’s fair to say that cauliflower was nearly forgotten—the lone vegetable left on the veggie platter after all others have been eaten or hidden under a blanket of cheese sauce. But cauliflower has recently been rediscovered as a skinny “starch” and is making a comeback on the menus of family-style restaurants and high-brow eateries alike as an alternative to the higher-carb potato. Read More »
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Wonder what it’s like to chat about food with award-winning author and food activist Michael Pollan? Thought-provoking. At least that’s what it was like for me when I interviewed Pollan, author of The New York Times bestseller The Omnivore’s Dilemma (Penguin, 2006), for our latest issue of EatingWell Magazine. We were talking, in part, because a young reader’s edition of The Omnivore’s Dilemma is being released in October, allowing Pollan’s thoughts on America’s food system to reach a whole new generation of eaters. Here are a few interesting snippets from our interview... Read More »
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I recently had a baby and am trying to lose those last few pregnancy pounds. With a young child and a full-time job, I have little time for…
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When I was a kid, my mom would always have a snack waiting for me when I got home from school. Cheese, whole-grain crackers and fruit were a staple, but sometimes she’d be inspired and serve my sister and me something fun, like Chocolate Crunch (recipe below), a chocolate-covered version of her homemade cereal mix. As vividly as I remember the food, I also remember talking to her about my day. Seems like such a simple pleasure, but it meant so much. Here’s a week’s worth of healthy after-school snack ideas to nibble and chat with your kids over... Read More »
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