It's officially holiday shopping season, and you have about three weeks to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Here are 12 great gift ideas, in a variety of price points, for the health-conscious friend or family member in your life.

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I've always wondered about baby carrots. Where are they grown? Are they just big carrots cut into small pieces, or are they grown as baby carrots? Why are they so wet in the package? Why do they turn white if I leave them on my veggie tray too long? Well......

All trend reports suggests Americans are eager to satisfy their international cravings and taste food inspired from all parts of the world. Global flavors from Greece, Cuba, Morocco, Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, Peru, Spain, etc. are showing up on tables, restaurant menus and food trucks all across the U.S.

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I recently attended the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food and Nutrition Conference and Expo (FNCE), the world's largest annual meeting of food and nutrition professionals. Over 8,000 registered dietitians, nutrition researchers, policymakers, health-care providers and industry leaders attend this four-day event. Each day is packed with research,...

I review food logs for my patients and magazines, and one very common thing I've seen is most people do not know the difference between a treat and a snack. A treat is something that is not filling and has no nutrition, whereas a snack is something that is filling...

It's a new year, and plenty of us are resolving to lose weight, exercise more and eat less. I'd like to propose a resolution makeover... Don't just aim to eat less and deprive yourself, instead upgrade what you are currently eating to give your body the wholesome, energizing foods it...

Between gift shopping, getting out holiday cards and decking the halls... Who has time to make wholesome, gourmet appetizers? There's definitely no shortage of holiday recipes online, on TV or in magazines and newspapers... but to find ones that are both simple and healthy often can be elusive.

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Every week I have busy, active clients asking me to help them transition into a more plant-based eating style. Below are the four secrets I share with my clients who want to eat more veggie-friendly fare to fuel their fast-paced, fitness-focused lifestyle.

Fall foods are at their peak, and the cooler temperatures have us craving fewer light salads and more heavy comfort foods. This time of year doesn't have to mean getting weighed down by high-cal cravings -- you can save hundreds of calories with a few makeover maneuvers. Here are my...

If you don't have a smart strategy, summer cookouts can single-handedly sabotage your diet efforts. A few seemingly innocent forkfuls could tally up to a shockingly high calorie count. Learn how to save 1,200 (or more!) calories by swapping the "standard fare" for these "better bargain" or "best bet" choices.

Summer stirs up the urge to gather with friends and family for picnics and other alfresco fun.
No summertime party would be complete without a refreshing adult cocktail or its alcohol-free cousin, the mocktail. Many fru-fru drink recipes start with a store-bought drink mix such as frozen lemonade...

Give your stove and microwave a much-needed vacation and get grilling! Whether you have an outdoor grill or condo rules make the great indoors your only way of making grill marks, build yourself a better barbecue this year with the healthy tips and tricks below: