nutrition

Skip the Guilt with These Sweet, No-Sugar-Added Summer Treats

Posted on June 6, 2011
No guilt summer desserts made with fruit and no sugar added

Forget the siren song of Mister Softee’s truck. Ripe, juicy, and bursting with natural sweetness, summer fruit is at its peak and doesn’t need any added frills or sugar to taste perfect.

Too Hot to Cook? Try These Simple Summer Salads

Posted on June 2, 2011
Summer salad recipes are great for no-cook dinners

Now that the USDA has unveiled a brand-new “food pyramid”, MyPlate, recommending that half each of meal consist of vegetables and fruits, it’s a good time to consider the salad as a main course (plus, you don’t have to turn on the oven). Here, great recipes for a summer diet you’ll actually enjoy.

How to Have a Safe, Healthy Memorial Day

Posted on May 27, 2011
Barbecue and grilling brings family and friends together for Memorial Day weekend

Memorial Day weekend kicks off summer fun, (hopefully) marked by backyard gatherings, sunshine, and outdoor grilling favorites that are guaranteed to tempt you into ruining your summer diet plans. But fear not: With these easy tricks and simple swaps, you’ll stay on track without missing out on the traditional fare of holiday festivities.

On a Diet? Don’t Let Anyone Sabotage It

Posted on May 27, 2011
Diet scale weighing fruits and vegetables

You’re losing–in a good way–but some may attempt to thwart your newfound resolve with sabotaging remarks. Here are some suggestions for how to respond, from Dr. Mike Moreno, author of The 17 Day Diet: A Doctor’s Plan Designed for Rapid Results.

All Green Things: Farmers’ Market Shopping Checklist

Posted on May 26, 2011
A Produce Shopping Guide for the Farmers Market

The wonderful season of farmers’ markets is upon us. Whether you’re a market novice or produce pro, here’s what you need to know to be a happy, savvy greenmarket shopper.

Fast Weeknight Meal Recipes: Pastas, Fajitas, and Wraps

Posted on May 20, 2011
Butternut squash papardelle pasta with blue cheese from Just Married and Cooking

Ditch your humdrum mid-week chicken recipe and forget about ordering in. Thanks to these simple, easy recipes inspired by the season’s abundant produce, you can find a dinnertime alternative that’s both healthy and delicious.

How Parents Can Create Healthy Habits at Home

Posted on May 18, 2011
Kids eating healthy snacks for school lunch

The Federal Trade Commission has released its long-awaited guidelines for marketing food to children, but its reception has been less than welcoming. Parents and policy-makers alike are worried about its repercussions (and lack of force). So why not start building your family’s food guidelines at the dinner table?

Try These 17 Brain-Boosting Foods

Posted on May 18, 2011
Berries and energy boosting foods

A good diet improves your health, but also boosts your energy. Create a shopping list of these must-have endurance foods recommended by Dr. Mike Moreno, author of The 17 Day Diet: A Doctor’s Plan Designed for Rapid Results.

Should You Be Worried about Nitrites in Your Food?

Posted on May 16, 2011
The debate over bacon and nitrates nitrites in food

For years, the issue of nitrites has stumped passionate foodies and dedicated health scientists alike.The newest debate? The slew of nitrate-free foods flooding the market, and what exactly that means for both our food and our health.

Spring into Shape with a Bike-Friendly Picnic Menu

Posted on May 11, 2011
Bicycle to a picnic during National Bike Month

May is National Bike Month, and whether you’re an experienced cyclist or a novice looking for a new hobby, hopping on a bike is a fun and easy way to incorporate fitness into your everyday life. Try capping an afternoon ride with a festive spring picnic!

Fight Fat with This Secret Food Weapon

Posted on April 29, 2011
Fight fat with a healthy diet of omega-3 rich foods.

Essential fatty acids (like those found in fish) help activate fat-burning genes. Nicholas Perricone, M.D., author of Forever Young: The Science of Nutrigenomics for Glowing, Wrinkle-Free Skin and Radiant Health at Every Age, explains how.

7 Quick Cooking Tricks for Single Dieters

Posted on April 26, 2011

Live alone and find it hard to stick to a diet? Dr. Mike Moreno, author of The 17 Day Diet: A Doctor’s Plan Designed for Rapid Results, offers healthy eating tips just for you.

The Beauty Superfoods Shopping List

Posted on April 22, 2011
Avocado mango salad

These nutritious foods benefit your hair, skin, and overall health, says acclaimed hair and makeup artist Eva Scrivo, author of Eva Scrivo on Beauty: The Tools, Techniques, and Insider Knowledge Every Woman Needs to Be Her Most Beautiful, Confident Self.

17 Low-Fat, No-Sugar Ways to Flavor Your Meals

Posted on April 21, 2011
Italian herbs

When you’re on a diet, you’ve got to be creative. Dr. Mike Moreno, author of The 17 Day Diet: A Doctor’s Plan Designed for Rapid Results, shares how to get the most flavor from your food without adding fat or sugar.