By Nell Stephenson
Author of Paleoista
What are the options for us Paleoistas when we’re on board an airplane? That’s an easy one—next to nothing. Small packs of hydrogenated pretzels and diet cola hardly constitute a healthy snack. What to do? A little bit of thinking ahead and being prepared comes in handy.

By Norman J. Marcus, M.D.
Author of End Back Pain Forever
Summer is near and after some hibernating, we’re itching to return to warm weather activities like swimming, golf, and gardening. These tips will help you to remain pain-free for the season. Remember, it’s been a while since you’ve moved around like this. Even though you’re itching to begin, start slowly, don’t overdo it.

By Kristin Sidorov
If you’re like most Americans, you’re reluctant to even entertain the idea of taking some time off this summer. The economy is still tough, taking time away from work and busy schedules is easier said than done, and sometimes, just planning a vacation can be more stressful than it’s even worth. But according to multiple studies, depriving yourself of time off can be bad for your health.

By Kristin Sidorov
Yes, it’s Skin Cancer Awareness Month, but that doesn’t stop many of us lamenting the pale state of our skin come springtime. If you’re like me, you have a brief moment of panic, followed by an immediate plan to get some color, stat—after all, who can face summer, with its skin-baring clothing, its endless parade of weddings, and (hopefully) ample beach time, without a healthy glow?

By Dr. Mike Moreno
Author of The 17 Day Diet Cookbook
Going somewhere for Memorial Day weekend? So many people tell me they can’t stay fit while traveling, but I don’t buy it—that just means they don’t want it badly enough. Good planning helps you fit fitness into your travel plans. Here are my 17 travel-friendly snacks from The 17 Day Diet.

Dairy products are rich sources of calcium and other nutrients—and an important part of The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet. Choose low-fat or nonfat versions to keep down your total daily fat consumption, says Thomas J. Moore, M.D., author of The DASH DIET for Weight Loss.

By Kristin Sidorov
Good food isn’t only the way to a man’s heart—it’s a wonderful way to show the moms in your life just how much you love them, too. This Mother’s Day, give Mom something that’s good and good for her—you’ll be showing her twice the love, and she’ll savor every bit of these decadent yet surprisingly healthy recipes. Whether you’re planning a classic brunch, breakfast in bed, or satisfying her sweet tooth, she’ll love you for it!

Bummed about that gloppy steak special? While working undercover in the kitchen of an Applebee’s, Tracie McMillan was unsettled to discover the near absence of fresh food. But even high-end restaurants serve pre-prepared foods from suppliers like Sysco, she explains in The American Way of Eating: Undercover at Walmart, Applebee’s, Farm Fields and the Dinner Table.

By Keri Gans, MS, RD, CDN
Author of The Small Change Diet
It’s not uncommon for me to have patients in my office who have hit a weight loss plateau. The weight was gradually coming off and all of a sudden, it stops. At first I say, “I’m sure the scale will move by our next visit” and when the next visit comes, nothing! When this happens, I put the patient on the “Plan B” of weight loss consisting of these five simple steps.

By Kristin Sidorov
Savvy consumers know that while most energy and sports drinks pretend to be a healthy option for active, on-the-go lifestyles, their excessive sugar and caffeine levels are usually anything but. Now a new study has one more offense to add to the list: Energy drinks contain a staggering amount of citric acid, which can destroy tooth enamel at an alarming and detrimental rate.

As the first vegan chef to win Cupcake Wars, Chloe’s Kitchen author Chloe Coscarelli has a way of making her plant-based dishes deceptively delicious. Today, you can join Chloe in a live UStream chat here at 2PM EST/11AM PST. If you’re on Twitter, you can tweet your questions for @ChloeCoscarelli with the hashtag #chatSS.