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April 3, 2020

4 steps to better health with black foods

Get your antioxidants from black foods Remember those sayings you grew up hearing: once you go black … the darker the berry …? When it…

March 30, 2020

7 ways to boost immunity

As coronavirus runs roughshod across the country, having an immune system functioning at its peak is critically important. Vitamins and supplements may promise to…

March 20, 2020

Supplement meals with a nutritious addition

Adding nutrition to meals is all about the ingredients you include. The next time you’re looking to add nutrients to your recipes, consider adding…

March 16, 2020

Ditching unhealthy eating excuses, one by one

We can all come up with dozens of excuses for loading up on unhealthy foods. But it’s just as easy to load up on…

March 3, 2020

5 ways to improve your heart health

If you worry that you or someone you love will get heart disease or even have a heart attack, it’s understandable. Heart disease is…

February 28, 2020

Dairy-inspired, plant-based dishes to serve from morning to night

From cereal and milk to yogurt and fruit to broccoli and cheese, combining dairy with plant-based foods creates a superfood power couple that can…

February 14, 2020

Peanut-powered protein: Nutritious ideas for flavor-filled family meals

Sitting down for a homemade meal may feel harder to come by these days, but recipes that are both nutritious and flavorful can help…

February 12, 2020

The right wine for your Valentine’s Day dinner

We always have found Valentine’s Day a bit galling. Steeped in mythical interpretations, it is a holiday cleverly marketed by greeting card companies, florists,…

February 11, 2020

Videos: 3 Valentine’s Day snacks and desserts

Watch and try these recipes for Kristoff ice box cupcakes (think Frozen), cherry coffee cake, and mini-marbled cherry cheesecake cupcakes Kristoff Ice Box Cupcakes…

February 1, 2020

Bonus: 7 dishes perfect for game day

Fried, grilled, baked or slow-cooked, game day dishes come in all flavors and textures so everyone comes out a winner. Try these classic ideas…

January 19, 2020

Not so hard to make time for better health on busy days

Fitting in time to exercise and eat sensible meals can be impractical, if not impossible, when the demands of daily life get in the…

January 3, 2020

Resolve to make nutritious eating a priority. A how-to.

Discovering a better version of yourself is all about striking balance. That’s especially true when it comes to making smarter food choices that you…

December 30, 2019

Vegan diet may reduce heart disease risk in African Americans

Following a vegan diet for five weeks may decrease risk factors for heart disease, new research shows. The study included 50 African Americans who…

December 20, 2019

Refresh (you and) your child’s diet with low-sugar options

Many families look to the new year as a time to reset their eating habits and focus on making healthier choices. However, adults aren’t…

December 7, 2019

Help when holidays make it hard to overcome an eating disorder

Tips for coping with a food-centric season. During the holidays, no matter where you turn, you find food, food and more food. From vendor…

December 6, 2019

‘Frozen’ Family Food Fun

Kid-friendly, make-ahead meals. As families look to incorporate more nutritious dishes into meals from morning to night, using kid-friendly recipes can help make the…