The popular belief is that the holidays pretty much screw up our diets. All the yummy fattening foods are sometimes too hard to resist! But to our pleasant surprise, we thought wrong. Dietitian Julie Upton, MS, RD, of Appetite For Health shares with us the six holiday foods that we can all indulge in! Holiday…
While we’re all about tradition, it’s fun to mix things up and introduce new festive fare on your holiday table. If you spend hours scouring Pinterest for all your holiday meal-planning needs, it’s time to spend some time checking out the following delicious (and lightened-up) Thanksgiving dishes – all 25 of these healthy recipes have…
Between the turkey, gravy, and pies, Thanksgiving can be a carnivore’s delight but a vegan’s nightmare. Fortunately, we’ve put together our favorite meat-, egg- and dairy-free recipes so you can watch a delicious meal unfold. These recipes are so good, guests will be surprised to learn your secret! [Meals and Sides] [Desserts] Related: Become a…
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Don’t let your guard down – cold season is still in full effect. The combination of Winter’s dry air, a turned-up thermostat, and closed windows can wreak havoc on your respiratory system. The best way to combat dry air and reduce your susceptibility to infection is to invest in a humidifier. If you’ve suffered through…
Thanksgiving just doesn’t feel like Thanksgiving if there isn’t a huge plate of creamy mashed potatoes on the table. Filled with butter, cream, and more butter and cream, it’s not exactly the most waist-friendly dish when you go in for seconds. A simple way to lighten up the dish without sacrificing flavor is to be…
No roux for you? Try these five wheat-free alternatives for thickening your gravy this Thanksgiving. We’ll school you on preparation, flavor notes, and brand recommendations, so you will feel confident trying out these new starches. Take a look, and tell us which is your go-to gluten-free starch. Related: 18 Healthy Gluten-Free Recipes For Thanksgiving Source:…
If you’re a fan of omega-3-rich salmon, you might want to know about a new ruling by the Food and Drug Administration, which just approved a new genetically modified salmon as safe to eat. The new AquAdvantage salmon is a type of Atlantic salmon that features genes from Chinook salmon along with a gene switch…
There’s nothing better than heading into a holiday and feeling your very best. Big results don’t happen overnight, but these tips and tricks will help you feel lighter, healthier, and even more confident before Thanksgiving! Here’s our doable two-week plan that will help you see (and more importantly, feel) real results. Related: The Best Dieting…
For anyone on a diet, Thanksgiving can be a pretty stress-inducing holiday. Anxiety sets in as you wonder if your plate has hit the 2,000-calorie mark or if you should to take that second helping of mashed potatoes, knowing they contain butter and cream. Guess what? It’s OK to take that second helping. Related: A…
