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Serious Summer Heat: Hydration and Safety Tips
Summer means lots of time spent outside, soaking up the sunshine. You probably already know to slather on sunscreen and fill up that water bottle before you head out the door. But what about when the heat is particularly intense or you’re planning to be outside longer than usual? Be sure to check out this important advice on ways to stay cool and hydrated as the mercury rises.
Fresh and Healthy: Seafood
Fish and other seafood are among the healthiest foods on the planet, in part because they’re a rich source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Get recipes and cooking tips from a chef.
3+ Ways to Celebrate Berries
Spring and summer means it’s berry season. Strawberries and blueberries are tops on the list, but sweet raspberries and blackberries are a treat too! Check out a chef’s ideas for enjoying one of the most delicious (and healthy) flavors of the season.
3 Recipes to Celebrate Summer Produce
If you’re looking for some seasonal recipe inspiration, check out these three recipes that feature some of the favorite tastes of summer.
Myths vs. Facts about Gluten
Does the word “gluten” conjure thoughts of a can’t-miss diet trend? Is gluten something you’ve been avoiding, even though you may not be sure what it is? If so, you’re not alone. But what is gluten, and do you really need to eliminate it from your diet? Find out more from an expert.
Sugar Questions: What’s a Parent to Do?
If your child constantly asks you for sweets, and you never know exactly how to respond, you’re far from alone. Plenty of parents struggle with knowing how to handle the question of sugar in their children’s diet. Click to hear from a dietitian and expert on the topic who helps us understand how to manage sugar as part of your children’s healthy diet.
Summer Fun – 3 Safety Tips for Everyone
Summer’s here and it’s time for outdoor fun. Keep the fun going and avoid summer injuries and accidents with these safety tips and resources.
Weight Loss | Separating Fact from Fiction
When it comes to losing weight, chances are you’ve come across some wildly conflicting advice. With thousands of fads and “tips” circulating on Tik Tok and in other corners of the internet, it’s harder than ever to separate myth from fact. An expert on the topic helps to separate fact from fiction and shares what really works.
5 Super Stretches to Try
Exercise tops the list of “to-dos” for almost anyone who wants to feel their best and be as healthy as they can be. However, something is often missing—stretching—an essential part of a good fitness routine. No matter our age or fitness level, it’s important that we maintain or improve mobility through a variety of basic stretches. Here are 5 super stretches to try from an expert.
3 Recipes to Celebrate Spring Produce
If you’re looking for some seasonal recipe inspiration, check out these three recipes that feature some of the favorite tastes of spring.
Snack Time Questions: What’s a Parent to Do?
Does it feel like your kids are always snacking? After-school snacks, before-dinner snacks, snacks at home, and snacks on the road. If snack time feels like all the time in your family, you’re not alone. A dietitian and expert on the topic tackles the question of how to balance snacking with mealtimes, so kids can get the nutrition they need.
Cardio + Strength Training = Great for Every Body
Cardio and strength training each offer benefits of their own—and both are important for lifelong fitness. An expert helps us explore ways to make sure your fitness plan is both balanced and beneficial.
School Lunches: What’s a Parent to Do?
Research shows that children who participate in their school’s meal program end up eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and milk during mealtimes, while the overall quality of their diet is better than students who don’t participate. Click to learn more about school lunch and healthy kids.
Protein and Kids: What’s a Parent to Do?
Protein is an essential part of every person’s diet—and especially growing kids. Protein helps build muscle and makes for healthy skin and bones. But how much do kids really need? An expert helps us understand why protein is so important, how much kids need, and how even picky eaters can get enough.
Comfort Foods Get a Makeover
Sometimes you want comfort food—but you don’t want to sacrifice your health goals to enjoy it. In this blog, a professional chef shares ways to make sensible swaps that turn comfort food into anytime food.
3 Ways to Conquer Carb Confusion
Confused by carbs? You’re not alone! From “good” and “bad” carbs to diets like Atkins, Paleo, low glycemic, and Keto—headlines about carbs can leave anyone confused. Check out these insights and ideas to clear up the “carb question,” as a dietitian separates carb myths from carb facts.
Breakfast—What’s a Parent to Do?
Breakfast is important for everyone—especially kids! Research shows that children who regularly eat a well-balanced breakfast enjoy more energy and better focus at school among other benefits. If breakfast isn’t a sure thing in your home, an expert offers advice, along with tips and meal ideas, to help parents overcome their breakfast struggles.
Nutritional Supplements: What You Need to Know
Are you savvy about nutritional supplements? With so many multivitamins, minerals, probiotics, and other supplements being talked about, it’s hard to make sound decisions. If you’re looking for straight talk about supplements and your health, click to get ‘supplement savvy.’
Tips to Make Every Day Earth Day in Your Kitchen
What if every day could be Earth Day? Well, it can be in your kitchen. There are lots of ways your food choices can help the environment. For tasty ideas that are healthy and earth-friendly click on the link.
Humor and Your Health
While stress is no laughing matter, having a sense of humor—and laughing—can make a big difference in how we handle stress. In addition to just making us feel good, laughter has several benefits for health. Click on the link to learn more about the benefits of humor on your health.
A Chef’s Tips for Leafy Greens
Spinach, Kale, Arugula, Romain—leafy greens are nutritional superfoods, but many of us just don’t know how to make the most of them. That’s where a professional chef comes in. To learn more about a chef’s favorite ways to prepare those leafy greens so that they’re both delicious and nutritious, click on the link.
Talking to Kids about Food & Nutrition
Teaching kids about healthy eating is important, but these days it seems more challenging than ever! What’s a parent to do? Check out the insights and ideas of a dietitian and expert on the topic at the link below.
NUTRITION MYTHS BUSTED: Fat Free Edition | Podcast
Did you grow up thinking that “low fat” or “fat free” foods were better for you? Luckily now we know better! Today, after a tremendous amount of new health research we now know that it’s the type of fat that matters. Click to listen to a short podcast from a nutrition expert who busts the myth that fat free is better for us.
Smart Snacking Expert Tips | Podcast
Are you a smart snacker? Smart snacks are a source of healthy fuel to help us feel less hungry and more energetic throughout the day. Smart snacks can also help us maintain a healthy weight. If you’re not snacking smart already, don’t worry! Click to hear a Registered Dietitian and smart snacking expert share her tips in this short podcast.
Cooking for a Crowd | Podcast
Whether you’re hosting a birthday party, a backyard get-together, or a holiday feast—cooking for lots of people can be overwhelming. It isn’t something most of us do every day. Add in the challenge of special requests and guests’ health preferences and it can make hosting stressful. If you’re cooking for a crowd, check out this short podcast from a professional chef with tips and tricks that can help.
NUTRITION MYTHS BUSTED: Hot Topics Edition | Podcast
We live in a world overloaded with social media buzz about what—and how—to eat. New influencers are coming at us all the time. Many promising big nutritional breakthroughs. But how can you tell whether the latest nutrition trend is truth or fiction? The best way to cut through all the myths and get to the facts is to listen to the nutrition experts. This short podcast from a dietitian and expert on busting nutrition myths is a good place to start.
Work—Life—Balance | Podcast
With the huge demands of work, school, family and friends it can be hard to find a way to keep life in-balance. We’re all pulled in so many different directions and there’s just so much to juggle! This short podcast from a licensed professional counselor tackles this important topic and provides some insights and ideas that can help us achieve better balance in our lives.
Boost Your Summer Grill Skills | Podcast
If you’re someone who loves to grill you know that grilling is not just a cooking method, it’s a lifestyle! But even big-time grillers can get into a rut with the same-old burgers and hot dogs. For many grill enthusiasts grilling healthier foods may be something entirely new. In this short podcast a chef and passionate griller is here to tell us how to grill better.
The Power of Taking15 | PODCAST
These days, we’re all busier than ever. And life just feels…more stressful! While a little stress can be good, too much can negatively affect our physical and emotional wellbeing. The good news? A little self-care can go a long way! Listen to this short podcast, as an expert talks about a simple, but important strategy — to help relax, recharge and reenergize.
Healthier Holiday Gatherings – 3 Tips
We all tend to relax our health goals a little over the holidays, but that doesn’t mean you have to abandon them altogether! Check out ideas for healthy (and delicious) holidays from the experts.
Terrific Holiday Side Dishes
If you’re preparing a holiday meal, you may be looking for some delicious side dishes that are also on the healthier side. These sensational side dishes will help take your holiday to the next level (and may become year-round favorites).
The Power of Practicing Gratitude | PODCAST
Wouldn’t it be great if there were a daily habit that could improve your emotional (and even physical) wellbeing. If there were something like this, we’d all do it, right? Well, it may sound too good to be true, but there is–it’s the surprisingly powerful practice of gratitude. Listen to this short podcast as a licensed counselor talks about the benefits of practicing gratitude in our everyday lives.
Social Connection – The Surprising Health News
To be our healthiest selves, we try to eat right, to exercise, and to manage our stress level as much as possible. Good moves, all. But many of us may be skipping what’s been shown to have just as big an effect on our health. Learn about the surprising health benefits of social connection.
Winter Wellness Tips to Battle Cold and Flu Season
Is winter wellness on your mind with cold and flu season upon us? There’s a lot that we can do to help our immune system run at it’s best. Check out some of the healthy habits that can give your immune system a boost.
Carbs and Your Health | PODCAST
For decades we’ve been hearing about good carbs and bad carbs, low-carb-diets like Paleo or Keto, and all sorts of other carb fads that seem to come along. So, what’s the deal with carbs anyway? Listen to this short podcast, as an expert busts some of the myths you may have heard about carbs and your health.
Easy and Delicious: Cold Weather Cooking
Braising, roasting, indoor stovetop grilling—learn more about these winter-friendly, healthy cooking techniques.
Heart-Healthy Ways for Every Age
While so many things can affect your heart health, following a balanced diet and moving more are two of the best ways to keep your heart strong and healthy. Learn more about the habits that can support our hearts at any age.
Your Questions About Cholesterol, Answered
Think cholesterol is yesterday’s news? Think again! Research shows that cholesterol levels are something we all need to care about regardless of age. Learn more as an expert tackles some of the top questions about cholesterol and our health.
Be Kind–Three treats to make and share
You know what they say—giving is better than receiving! Well with these delicious and easy to make treats, you can do both. Give some to a friend as a “Random Act of Kindness” and enjoy some yourself—just because!
Healthy and Delicious – CHICKEN | PODCAST
If someone asks you, “what did you have for dinner last night?” There’s a good chance you might say–“chicken”. But despite chicken’s popularity, there’s a problem. Many of us don’t really know how to cook it. From dry chicken, to rubbery chicken, to boring and bland chicken—many of us are stuck in a chicken rut. On this short podcast, a chef shares his healthy and delicious chicken ideas and inspiration.
Make this the Best School Year Yet | PODCAST
If you have children in school, every day is an adventure! You probably have a long checklist. Did they do their homework? Did they remember their backpack? Are they dressed for the weather? There’s another checklist that’s just as important–it’s a healthy living checklist. In this short podcast, an expert spells out some universal truths to help make this the best school year yet.
Making Healthy Food Fun for Kids | PODCAST
Many parents know the struggle! Your kids don’t eat the healthy foods you put on their plate. We plead, bribe or even demand that our children make healthier choices. But sometimes it seems like nothing works! In this short podcast, a chef tells us that by making healthy food fun, parents can change the whole dynamic so that your kids actual enjoy eating healthy foods.
Cooking Oils: The Golden Secret to Flavorful Meals
Say hello to one of the most versatile and healthy ingredients in your kitchen right now: Cooking oil! Each type of oil adds its own unique, subtle flavor when matched with the right foods and cooking techniques—click to learn more about the ‘golden secret’ of healthy cooking oils.
Simplify Your Life with These Expert Tips
If you dream of living a life that’s a little less, well, complex, get ideas to simplify your life. With a few expert tips, you may find out that less really can be more!
Hot Tips for Great Grilling
Ready to be a next-level grill master? From gearing up and understanding your grill’s hot spots to using your grill as a multi-tasking workhorse, a professional chef offers top tips to keep your grill game strong.
Ask the AHA: What You Need to Know About Salt and Sodium
A cardiologist from the American Heart Association breaks down the sources of sodium in our diets and explains why it so important to limit our intake.
3 Tips from a Plant-Forward Pro
Many people eat a plant-forward diet without even realizing it. Plant-forward simply means making plant-based foods like vegetables, fruits, beans, and whole grains the focus of your meals. A professional chef provides pointers to show how easy it can be to cook and serve more plant-forward dishes.
Tiny Hands Make Great Dinner Helpers
Wouldn’t it be nice to have a little help in the kitchen? Show kids how to prepare meals and perform other kitchen duties and they’ll learn valuable life skills along the way. These tips from a chef and father will inspire you to get your kids in the kitchen.
Flavorful Summer Sips
When the weather heats up, an ice-cold, fruity drink is just what you need. Here are three recipes to help you stay cool and hydrated.
Step Up Your Oat Game
Some people think of oatmeal as bland, but it’s really just a blank slate for different flavors and add-ins, including savory ones! Oat experts bring you some fresh new ideas to love whole-grain oats.
3 Ways to Stay Motivated
Making goals can be easy; sticking to them, not so much. The trick to overcoming setbacks is staying motivated. Here are three expert-approved questions to ask yourself for maximum motivation.
3 Heart-Healthy benefits of being grateful
More than being thankful, practicing gratitude daily is a powerful, proven way to boost mood and improve your physical health and emotional wellbeing. Experts from American Heart Association offer ways to help you practice gratitude for the healthiest impact on your body.
Knife Skills from a Chef
Are you intimidated by the impressive knife skills of chefs you see on TV? With a few basic tips from this professional chef, you can sharpen your knife skills and be more confident in cooking healthier.
Make Fish Your Main Dish
With heart-healthy omega-3 fats, lean protein, and a slew of essential nutrients, it’s no wonder some call seafood a superfood. From tilapia to trout and crab to cod, there are great reasons to reel in the whole family.
Eating for Exercise: Fuel Up for Your Gym Best
What to eat and when to eat make a huge difference in energy, strength, and focus while working out. A registered dietitian who specializes in sports nutrition offers tips to help you hustle for the muscle.
Avoid Portion Distortion: A Serving of Facts
What you eat—and how much you eat—are equally important. Get a primer on proper portioning and serving sizes from a registered dietitian.
The Whole Story on Whole Grains
While some popular diets suggest ditching carbs, what you should be doing is swapping out refined grains for whole ones. A dietitian explains why, when it comes to health, whole grains are the way to go!
Tips for Building Better Salads
Lettuce celebrate a favorite lunch staple: Salad! If you are tired of the same-old, same-old, a chef and dietitian team up to inspire you to build the perfect salad.
Don’t Fall for Fad Diets
It’s easy to fall into the false promises of fad diets, which often don’t deliver real and lasting health benefits. A dietitian gives tips to avoid the fads and focus on a balanced, healthy lifestyle.
Get Inspired to Go Plant-Forward
You don’t have to be a vegetarian or vegan to plan a plant-forward lifestyle. Moving fruits, vegetables, grains and other plants to the center of your plate offers health benefits—and some amazing taste creations! Two chefs offer tips to kick-start your plant-forward plans, along with some great recipes to try.
Salt-ernatives to Add More Flavor
Salt isn’t the be-all, end-all seasoning, and too much sodium can be bad for health. A dietitian shares ways to reduce the salt while maintaining bold, delicious flavors.
The Power of Protein
Protein is a macronutrient that helps build and repair muscles, and also helps with important body processes like your immune response. Get a dietitian’s perspective to become a protein pro.
Cooking 101: Whole Grains
Warm up and fuel up with these chef tips and recipes for cooking with nourishing whole grains.
Ways to Power Up with Plants
How do vegan, vegetarian and other plant-forward diets work for people who engage in intense exercise? A registered dietitian nutritionist examines how following a plant-based or plant-forward eating pattern can help you hit the gym, trail or road.
Fueling for Schooling
Here’s some food for thought: Between stuffing backpacks and hustling students out the door, don’t forget classroom success starts with proper nourishment. A dietitian offers insights to get them off on the right foot, plus three recipes students will love.
Easy Swaps for Healthy Eating
Healthy lifestyles are built on small, everyday decisions—and many of these choices start in the kitchen. Instead of doing away with favorite recipes, think about giving them a health boost instead with a simple swap or substitution.
Walking in a Winter (Produce) Wonderland
Spring and summer naturally come to mind when we think of produce at its peak, but many fruits and vegetables hit their stride in the cold winter months. From root vegetables to citrus fruits and everything in between, here are some recipes to celebrate the bounty of winter.
3 Secrets for Stress Relief
Whether you’re getting ready for an exam, preparing for a big work assignment, or just making holiday lists, stress can be a constant. Here are a few ways to help you re-center, recharge and reduce the everyday stressors that can affect your mental, emotional, and physical health.
Tea-ing Up the Health Benefits of Tea
It is the second most widely consumed beverage in the world after water, but is tea good for us? Get steeped in tea’s health benefits, flavors, and serving tips from the experts.
Expert Tips to Win Over Picky Eaters
Picky eaters in your house? A health expert offers proven strategies to help even the fussiest family members start practicing healthy eating habits to last a lifetime.
Getting Saucy: 3 Flavor-Packed Recipes
Whether it’s over a bowl of whole-grain pasta, on top of your favorite baked chicken, or drizzled on roasted veggies, there is a sauce for everything. Here are three chef-tested awesome sauces with a healthier twist.
Meal Planning for Busy Families
Sure, weekdays can be incredibly busy for the whole family. If you want to make your weeknight meals easier, get these tips from a professional chef and father to achieve meal-time success when time is of the essence.
Good Food, Good Mood
Goodbye, winter blahs—and hello, healthy mindsets! Nutrition experts share a few tips for lifting your mood and nourishing your body as the winter season takes hold.
A Healthier Heart, 3 Ways
From staying active at every age to choosing heart-healthy foods, these tips help shape a heart-healthy lifestyle.
Better Breakfasts for Better Days
Did you know that school students who eat a healthy breakfast score higher on standardized tests, pay better attention in class, and remember more? The School Nutrition Association offers ways to help kids succeed inside and outside of the classroom.
Go Fish: 3 Seafood Recipes
Fish and other seafood are among the healthiest foods on the planet, in part because they can be a rich source of heart-healthy omega-3’s. Here are three delicious recipes to get you hooked on seafood.
Diabetes 101: Ask the Expert
About 30 million Americans currently live with and manage diabetes. A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist who specializes in diabetes explains Type 2 diabetes and offers steps to help with prevention.
Make Your Backyard Barbeque Sizzle
Calling all grill masters! If your backyard BBQ menu has gone a little cold, these three recipes are sure to put the sizzle back in your next cookout.
Get Moving More at Home
Staying home doesn’t have to mean staying idle. The American Heart Association put together some great ideas to keep you and your family moving anytime, anywhere.
Grab the Herbs for These Chef-Approved Recipes
Want a sure-fire way to add major flavor to any dish? Herbs! Whether fresh or dried, herbs can help elevate your plate—and are one delicious way to shake the salt habit.
Tips for a Small (but Mighty) Kitchen
Small Kitchen? No Problem! A chef and dietitian offer real-life solutions for some of your small kitchen woes.
3 Must-Try Snacks for Movie Night
Set the scene for movie night with these snack ideas that will keep your health goals on track and the whole family happy.
3 Tips for Safe Eating
Food safety is always in good taste. Culinary experts offer tried-and-true tips to keep meals as fresh—and safe—as can be.
Power Up with Pulses
They are nutritional powerhouses. They make soups and stews hearty and satisfying. They are easy to prepare, incredibly versatile and 100% plant-based. Learn more about the benefits of cooking with hearty, wholesome, delicious pulses.
3 Ways to Add Plant-Forward Flair to Your Next Meal
Whether you’re getting ready for meatless Mondays, or just want to try something a little different for dinner, here are three plant-forward recipes to get you inspired.
Say Yes to Popsicles, Even for Breakfast!
Popsicles are a warm-weather winner for a reason. But here’s an idea that may seem a little revolutionary. With the right healthy ingredients, popsicles can make a nutritious breakfast, quick afternoon snack, or dessert! These three chef-approved recipes are creamy, fresh, fruity, and guaranteed to be your new favorite frozen treats.
Digestive Health: Improve Your Health from the Inside Out
There are many ways you can keep your insides happy to improve your overall health. A dietitian nutritionist offers ways to go with your gut to improve your digestive health.
Simple Skillets: 3 Recipes for a Busy Life
There’s nothing hard about making soft tacos, especially when you only need one pan! Check out three favorite skillet recipes to help make mealtime easy.
3 Ways to Up Your Cooking Game
Whether you’re just starting to cook, or are looking to improve your skills, here are some chef-tested ways to set you up for culinary success.
3 Ways to Fight Food Waste at Home
Food waste is a far-reaching, global problem. However, there are simple, economical, environmentally friendly, and socially responsible practices you can bring to your own kitchen to help reduce waste at home. A sustainability expert shows you how.
Why You Need a Kitchen Herb Garden
Want to grow flavor, health, and beauty in your own home? Try an herb garden! A windowsill or countertop garden is fresh cooking at its finest. Get ideas to get you started.
Healthy Birthday Treats that Take the Cake
Birthdays only come once a year so it’s important to make them special. If you want to make treats that are a little healthier, these cake alternatives will create a next-level celebration.
Feeling Stressed? 10 Tips to Take the Pressure Off
Sometimes stress motivates people to perform—and sometimes it overwhelms them, leading to harmful physical and emotional issues. Learn proven ways from a medical expert to take the pressure off and manage your reactions and stress in high-pressure situations.
3 Tasty Toasts to Try
Toast doesn’t have to be eaten just at breakfast. And there’s no rule that says jam is the only way to jazz it up! These tasty, healthy, creative recipes are sure to turn bread on its head any time of the day.
Bold Flavor: 3 Mouthwatering Recipes Featuring Herbs and Spices
Want one secret to adding health AND flavor? Herbs and spices deliver a punch of flavor without too much extra salt. Get three great recipes to spice up your life.
3 Ways to Build a Healthy Summer Exercise Routine
Warmer weather means more time outside. It also means the high temps can put a crimp in our exercise routines. Here are some expert-approved ways to build and maintain healthy exercise habits through the summer months.
3 Time-Saving Hacks to Make Kitchen Prep a Breeze
The less time spent in the kitchen means the more time can be spent eating and enjoying life with friends and family. Get quick tips from professional chefs to reduce your prep time and hassle—and increase your fun.
Tips to Stay Safer as Temps Heat Up
From the beach to the barbeque and everywhere in between, summer is full of fun outdoor activities. However, there can also be risks. Make the most of your fun in the sun with these top tips from safety experts.
Get Healthy, Hearty, Whole-Grain Recipes
Whole grains are nutritional powerhouses that offer fiber, vitamin E, B vitamins, and healthy fats. Better yet, they keep you fuller and satisfied longer compared to more refined grains. Try these chef-approved recipes to celebrate whole grains as the kitchen heroes they truly are.
3 Recipes Featuring Tasty Turmeric
Turmeric is having a moment these days, and for good reason! Studies have found turmeric, which contains curcumin, can provide beneficial effects on overall heart health. What’s more, a little of this golden-hued spice provides an earthy flavor, citrusy aroma, and vibrant color that makes meals come alive. Here are three chef-tested recipes to invite some turmeric into your kitchen and life.
Snack Ideas to Fuel Body and Mind
When life gets busy, a healthy snack can give you the boost you need to stay fueled and focused. Click for some smart snacking ideas.
3 Ways to Better Manage Stress
Stress is inevitable. And, while stress isn’t always a bad thing, finding better ways to deal with stressful situations is an important part of living a healthy, positive life. Get tips from an expert to better understand the impact of stress on your health, along with practical ways to manage it.
Burgers with a Twist
It’s burger season. If you’re looking to build a better burger (a little healthier without giving up the flavor you love), here are three recipes to try.
Kitchen Boredom Busters: 3 Recipes to Mix It Up and Have Fun
When things start to feel routine, the kitchen can be a place to mix it up, have some fun, and be creative. Spice things up with these recipes that are easy to make and even easier to love.
Practice Random Acts of Kindness
Being kind can be easy, free, and oh-so-fulfilling! Not sure where to start? Here are three ways to add some goodness to the world each and every day.
Your Go-To Grocery List for Healthier Home Cooking
Whether you’re cooking for yourself or for a large family, healthy home cooking gets easier if you stock your pantry, fridge, and freezer with these nutritious, delicious, and budget-friendly staples.
TAKE15 to Tackle Stress
With boundaries between work and life becoming more blurred these days, it’s important to take time out of your day to relax, reset, and recharge. Even taking short, 15-minute breaks throughout the day can make a big difference to your physical and emotional wellbeing. Get simple self-care habits to TAKE15 to reduce stress.
3 Greek Yogurt Recipes for Breakfast—and Beyond!
Creamy, tangy, and delicious, Greek yogurt is also a nutrition powerhouse loaded with calcium, essential nutrients, and high-quality protein. It’s great on its own, but also amazingly versatile in recipes. Here are three recipes to try.
3 Ways to Bring the Family Together Through Food
Eating meals together as a family has been linked to higher grades and self-esteem in children, and an increase in fruit and vegetable consumption for everyone. Get healthy ideas to eat better, together.
Dietitian Tips to Top Your List
Dietitians are the food and nutrition experts. They have lots of tips that can help you live a healthier life. Here are 3 to get you started.
Habits to Support a Healthy Immune System
When it comes to your immune system, a good offense is your best defense. Learn from an expert how the immune system works and what you can do to keep yours in tip-top shape.
Trendy or Truthful: Trust-Check Your Nutrition News
Are probiotics good? Is caffeine bad? What about eggs? We are bombarded daily with nutrition news, fad diets, and media commentary on what’s good or bad. Get sound advice to help you keep up—and distinguish nutrition fact from fiction.
Expert Tips for a Better Work-Life Balance
Juggling work and personal life is a challenge for most of us. But how do you know when work-life balance is getting out of control and it’s time for a change? Get expert tips you can act on now to help manage stress levels and, ultimately, overall health.
Healthy Dieting Pro Tips
Mediterranean. Whole30. Paleo. Keto?!? If you are mystified by all the different diet plans and what they can do for you, get this dietitian’s sound advice to take the guesswork out of healthy dieting.
One-Pot Recipes Our Chefs Love
Cooking a delicious, healthy meal can be easy—and convenient! Here are one-pot recipes to try that only use a single pot or pan to make prep and clean-up a breeze.
3 Habits to Boost Brain Power
Learn from a neurology expert how a healthy lifestyle can boost your brain’s potential—no matter your age.
3 Recipes to Make Apple Season Even Sweeter
Chefs serve up recipes for a parfait, a soup, and a salad that showcase the almost endless possibilities of cooking with apples.
3 Pumpkin Recipes for Any Fall Feast
Pumpkin isn’t just for pies! Here are three chef-tested recipes—from savory to sweet—that feature fall’s favorite orange squash.
Expert Ideas for Cool Weather Exercise
Physical activity doesn’t have to end as temperatures dip. Here are three ideas to keep you, your family and your friends moving—inside and out—during the cooler months of the year.
3 Expert Tips to Get You Through Stressful Times
Stress is a fact of life—and many people are facing more stress now than ever before. Get practical ways for managing stress from two health experts.
Give Comfort Foods a Plant-Forward Makeover
Your favorite hot, hearty, rich, and filling comfort foods take on a healthier plant-based twist with these three chef-approved recipes.
Baking with Whole Grains: Recipes, Tips and Tricks
The road to healthier baking is paved with clever ingredient swaps, including whole grains. Get recipes, tips, and answers to some of the most common questions about baking with whole grains.
3 Recipes to Take Greek Yogurt Beyond Breakfast
Creamy, tangy, and decidedly delicious, Greek yogurt is also packed with protein and healthy nutrients. But if you think it’s only good with granola and fruit, think again! Here are three chef-created recipes that take Greek yogurt beyond breakfast.
Chefs Dish on Healthy Food Trends
What healthy food trends are on the minds (and plates) of professional chefs? Three mega-trends you won’t want to miss.
Coffee: Get to Know Your Cup of Joe
There is always a new scientific study or media story touting the health benefits of coffee. It leaves many to wonder where to go for the best information. A dietitian clears up confusion and shares tips to create a healthier coffee habit.
Healthy Appetizers to Get Your Party Started
If you’re entertaining friends, throwing a party, or just mixing up your weekend menu—everyone seems to love apps. This week we’re sharing some chef approved appetizer ideas that are healthy and delicious.
The Berry Best Recipes
Sweet, delicious, and almost unbelievably healthy, berries are amazing. Here are a few recipes to celebrate berry season.
3 Tips for the Perfect Picnic
Ready to picnic like a pro? From packing to prepping to planning—here are some tricks that can help you make your next picnic even more perfect.
3 Ways to Relax, Reset, Refresh.
One of the most important things we can do for our health is taking a break. Relaxing, refreshing, rejuvenating—it’s essential to wellbeing. Get inspired with a few ideas today.
The Hottest Recipes for Your BBQ
For many of us, summertime=grill time. Good news is that grilling can be healthy and delicious. Check out some great recipes for summertime or any time you’re feeling the need to light up the grill.
Back to School Success Tips
Whether it’s summer break or a holiday vacation, it’s wonderful when your kids are off from school. But getting back into the school routine can bring its own challenges. Click to see some expert tips to help your family navigate the path from vacation back to school.
Your Cooking Challenges, Solved!
When you’re in the kitchen, questions or struggles are bound to pop up. None of us are experts at everything. To help you, here is some advice from chefs to help tackle the most common cooking challenges.
3 Great Recipes to Warm Up and Fuel Up
One of the best things about a new season: New food and recipes. Here are three great recipes that are perfect for chilly days and even colder nights.
3 Delicious and Easy Plant-Based Meals
Plant-based cooking is surprisingly easy. And it can be healthier for you and healthier for the planet, too! If you’re looking for more ways to bring plant-based meals to your kitchen, check out these recipes that are easy to make and filled with flavor.
Your Nutrition Questions Answered
There are so many nutrition myths out there. It seems like every day there’s another story about a miracle food or fad. A dietitian helps us all separate nutrition fact from fiction.
3 Soups to Add to Your Recipe Favorites
Is soup the perfect food? On a cold day, there’s nothing like it. Here are three recipes perfect for the season and, best of all, they’re wholesome, delicious, and soup-er easy to make.
Meal Prepping to Eat Better and Stress Less
Did you know planning and prepping meals ahead of time has been linked to eating healthier? It seems we get more nutrients and a greater variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains when we plan ahead. Get great ways to reduce meal planning stress.
Cooking 101: Confidence in the Kitchen
We all face cooking challenges! Recipes that are intimidating or kitchen skills that we just haven’t been able to conquer. Get tips and tricks to help you feel more confident in the kitchen.
3 Beyond Easy Comfort Food Recipes
Give these three easy, nourishing, and comforting recipes a try—they’re perfect for the season.
A Doctors Insights on Tackling Burnout
We all deal with work stress from time to time. But have you heard about or experienced work burnout? Hear from an expert on recognizing, avoiding, and tackling burnout.
Winterize Your Health with These Expert Tips
Expert advice on giving your body the TLC it needs to strengthen your natural defenses and keep you on the path to winter wellness.
TAKE15 to Show Stress Who’s Boss
Need a little break? Good news! Taking a break—even for a few minutes—can improve memory, boost energy, and make us more productive. Learn about the stress reduction benefits of break time.
4 Functional Foods with Super Benefits
You’ve heard the term superfood, but do you know about functional foods? Whether you’re looking to improve your heart, brain, immune, or digestive health, learn more about functional foods and their wonderful benefits.
Healthy Dieting – A Better Way | Podcast
With all the diet info out there, it’s hard to tell where to start. A Registered Dietitian offers ways to navigate the confusing world of popular diets—and shares her thoughts about maintaining a healthy weight for a healthier life—in this short podcast.
Eating for Heart Health | Podcast
Get practical ways to improve your heart health based on guidance from the American Heart Association in this short podcast from a dietitian.
Give Your Immune System a Boost | Podcast
Trying to fight off colds and the flu seems like a full-time job this time of year. Did you know there are easy things you can do to give your immune system a boost? Find out more in this short podcast from Dietitian and Nutritionist.
3 Savory Satisfying Soups and Stews
Is there anything better than a hot bowl of soup on a cold day? With roasted corn, black beans, tomatoes, and fresh cilantro, this spicy Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Soup is a great way to warm up and fuel up. Get the #recipe and two others to warm up and fuel up.
8 Essentials for Heart Health
It’s always a great time to make sure you’re doing all you can to keep your heart healthy. The American Heart Association offers practical guidelines called ‘Life’s Essential 8’ to help everyone live better. Click to learn more.
Sugar and Your Health: Finding a Sweet Balance
Love sugar? You’re not alone! Many of us are prone to sugar cravings—and it can be all too easy to let the sweet stuff get the better of you. To help us all understand more about the topic, an expert tells us what the science says about sugar and how you can create a healthier relationship with sweets.
Kindness and Your Health
Did you know that every act of kindness we extend offers benefits that go way beyond a momentary mood boost or a split-second smile. Each act of kindness has a real physical and emotional benefit. In other words, kindness is healthy. Click to learn more about the benefits of ‘Random Acts of Kindness’.
Making the Food-Mood Connection | Podcast
We all know that food affects our physical health. But there’s also a relationship between what you eat and your state of mind. It’s called the food-mood connection. Tune in to this short podcast to learn what your body needs to keep your food-mood balance in check.
3 Reasons to Go Nuts (and Seeds!)
Not only are nuts and seeds tasty treats, but they pack a nutritious punch. According to research, eating nuts and seeds is associated with a lower risk of developing high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, and other conditions. A dietitian helps us understand the health benefits of nuts and seeds, plus the many ways to enjoy them.
Chef Tips – Healthy Ways to Add Flavor | Podcast
There are countless ways to add more flavor while reducing or replacing the salt in your meals. This short podcast helps us discover ways that less salt—doesn’t have to mean that your food becomes bland and boring. Click to learn how to dial up the flavor—without as much salt.
Fueling for Fitness | Podcast
Looking for pointers on what you should eat—and when—to get the most out of your workouts? Listen to a registered dietitian and certified specialist in sports dietetics share her knowledge about how to fuel for fitness.
Good News About Pets and Your Health
Did you know that your pet can help you live a healthier life? Backed by scientific research, the good news is something that pet lovers and potential pet parents will both be excited to read about!
3 Juicy Strawberry Recipes
Sweet and delicious, berries just happen to be some of the healthiest foods you can eat. They’re low in calories but high in fiber, vitamin C, and antioxidants. Give this Strawberry Overnight Oats and a few other recipe ideas a try next time you have a few berries in the fridge.
Get Scrappy: Ways to Reduce Food Waste
There are a lot of things you can do in your kitchen to cut down on (or even eliminate) food waste. The trick is finding ways to be creative. An expert on the topics offers several ways to turn food you may be ready to scrap into healthy and delicious meals. A win for your budget, and the environment.
Ways to Go Plant Forward | Podcast
Do you want to know about an eating trend that can be good for you and good for the environment? Eating plant-forward is simply a way to make plant-based foods the stars of your plate. (BTW – you can still enjoy meat, fish and chicken). This short podcast features a chef with inspiring ideas to be more creative, and healthy, in the kitchen.
3 Ways to keep Cool in the Kitchen
If you can’t stand the heat…get out of the kitchen. A chef shares some recipes and better ideas to help us turn off the oven and stove while still enjoying delicious summertime meals.
Easy Meals for Busy Families | Podcast
It’s dinner time — but the problem is — you have no plans for dinner. On nights like these, almost every busy family could use a chef’s advice to help them get on the right track. Click to hear a short podcast from a chef who’s an expert at solving the age old problem—what’s for dinner?
Chef Tips for Smart Shopping | Podcast
How often does this happen? You go to the grocery store with good intentions of filling your cart with healthy foods and sticking to your budget. But somehow what ends up in your cart is not as healthy or as wallet-friendly as you’d like. Click to hear a chef talk about how to build a well-stocked kitchen — full of nutritious, affordable options.
3 Super Smoothies to Start (or End!) Your Day
Looking for great smoothie recipes with a healthy twist. Here are three great recipes that are definitely worth a try – Blueberry Banana, Carrot Ginger, and Kale Pineapple each make for a delicious way to add some variety if you’re a smoothie lover.
3 Tomato Recipes Perfect for Summer
Tomatoes are everywhere this time of year. Here are three recipes to try that feature fresh tomatoes in different ways.
BE SAFE—Kitchen Safety | Podcast
When you’re cooking there are lots of things to think about. You want to make food that’s delicious. But making sure your kitchen is 100% safe is equally important. In this short podcast a safety expert offers practical advice for home cooks.
How to Build a Better Salad | Podcast
We all eat them. But we don’t all love them. Because sometimes, salads are a little boring. If you’re in a salad rut and looking for ways to change things up a chef talks about how to build a better salad in this short podcast.
3 Summer Recipes to Savor
From watermelon to corn to berries, summer fruits and vegetables can’t be beat. Here are three recipes to help make the most of the best of the season.
The Benefits of Stretching
From fitness buffs to health enthusiasts, most people don’t make the time to stretch. Those who do often only stretch when something aches. But experts say regular stretching can deliver all kinds of benefits. An exercise physiologist shares some common misperceptions about stretching and top tips on how to create the best stretching routine to keep you flexible and healthy.
Kids & Veggies: What’s a Parent to Do?
Getting kids to eat their vegetables is a challenge—and often a source of stress. Vegetables are important in children’s diets, but only around 10% of kids are getting the recommended amounts. Click to get tips from a chef and registered dietitian to help solve this age-old dilemma.
Baking Up Some Whole Grain Goodness
Do you love to bake? Or maybe eat wonderful baked goods that someone else baked? Either way, it’s time to take your baked goods to the next level by baking with whole wheat and whole grains. For a wonderful Whole Wheat Banana Bread and other ways to get started—give these recipes a try.
Ways to Manage Stress | Podcast
Stress…..It’s a fact of life and it seems to be everywhere. Work stress, school stress, family stress, and stress from what’s on the news every day. It’s all part of the stress equation. Click to hear a short podcast from a Licensed Professional Counselor about recognizing the signs of stress and reducing its impact on our lives.
Picky Eaters: What’s a Parent to Do?
When it comes to your child’s eating habits, is picky the word that immediately comes to mind? If you have a picky eater in your house, you’re definitely not alone. Parents everywhere wonder—when will the picky eating end, if ever? A Dietitian helps us better understand what’s behind picky eating, offers tips and approaches to help, and also delves into “do’s and don’ts.”
3 Sensational Side Dish Recipes
A roasted turkey often takes center stage on our holiday tables. But what about the sides? If you’re looking for some delicious twists on seasonal side dishes, these recipes are a perfect way to shake things up a little.
Cooking for a Crowd
Parties, holidays, birthday celebrations—there are so many occasions when you may find yourself cooking for a crowd. Need some help? A chef offers advice for tackling the task of feeding a crew–and making it look easy!
5 Recipes to Celebrate the Great Pumpkin
Pumpkin spice, pumpkin latte, pumpkin pie—as soon as October rolls around, pumpkin reigns supreme. But colorful and nutrition-packed pumpkin has a lot more to offer. If you love pumpkin and want to celebrate it for breakfast, lunch and dinner with ideas like Cinnamon Pumpkin Oatmeal, Pumpkin Sweet Potato Bisque, or Pumpkin Curry Sauté—check out these easy and delicious recipes.
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