Pumpkin Mini cakes make holiday treat Wed, Nov 19, 2008 | Add a comment Holiday treats are an important part of the seasonal celebrations. There are many festivities to which people are invited to bring food to share. Co-workers are likely to bring something for...

‘Vegging out’ eats at marathoner Mon, Nov 17, 2008 | Add a comment Adam’s training journalWhen I gave up eating meat, one of the reasons I did so was to help offset my couch-potatoesque lifestyle. Happily, in recent years, I’ve pretty much left the...

Disney Playhouse animated series advocates good nutrition Tue, Nov 11, 2008 | Add a comment Disney Playhouse animated series advocates good nutrition "Tasty Time With ZeFronk” is a new animated short-form series starring a French dog called ZeFronk. Hosting from his doghouse,...

As a dietary staple, rice can masquerade in many forms Tue, Nov 4, 2008 | Add a comment The rice is ready for its close up. This ho-hum staple can masquerade as pasta, cheese, syrup, ice cream or milk. It easily slips into its noodle costume, but beware — not all brands are...

Cornish hens can replace Thanksgiving feast tradition Wed, Nov 5, 2008 | Add a comment Some families prefer to keep the traditional Thanksgiving meal centered on a turkey and all the fixings, but many people prefer a different type of Thanksgiving meal. Trimming down a traditional...

FIT FOR YOU: Savoring Halloween Treats Mon, Nov 3, 2008 | Add a comment Savoring Halloween treats The way most children judge the success of Halloween is how much they received in their treat bags. For parents, this becomes a perfect opportunity for nutrition...

Halloween sweets can be scary for children's teeth Thu, Oct 30, 2008 | Comments 2 For the health-conscious, the scariest thing about Halloween isn’t a gruesome ghoul or a warty witch, but the number of calories and potential cavities in all those tasty treats. A plastic...

Eating Disorders Thu, Oct 2, 2008 | Add a comment Eating disorders are more prevalent today than 10 or 20 years ago, partially because of more awareness of the disorders, more willingness to seek help and more emphasis on weight, body image and...

Comfort food 17 hr ago | Add a comment We've partied through six weeks of holiday celebrations, family gatherings, office noshing, New Year's revelry, and now it's time to get back on track with some sensible eating. With the new year...

Kellogg to Raise Nutrition of Kids' Food Thu, Jun 14, 2007 WASHINGTON (AP) -- Kellogg Co., the world's largest cereal maker, has agreed to raise the nutritional value of cereals and snacks it markets to children. The Battle Creek, Mich.,...

Low-Carb Diet Doesn't Raise Heart Risk Wed, Nov 8, 2006 Eating a low-carb, high-fat diet for years doesn't raise the risk of heart disease, a long-term study suggests, easing fears that the popular Atkins diet and similar regimens might set people up...

Spinach and Cottage Cheese Salad Wed, Aug 9, 2006 Makes 1 serving 2 /3 cup nonfat or low-fat cottage cheese 1 tablespoon chopped, pitted kalamata olives ¼ cup chopped fresh spinach 2-inch piece of English cucumber, cut into ¼-inch...

Grilled Steak Caesar Salad Wed, Aug 9, 2006 Make 4 servings 2 top round or top sirloin steaks (about 8 ounces each) Salt and pepper to taste 8 cups romaine lettuce, torn (12-ounce bag prepared salad mix) Juice of 1 lemon 1 /2 cup...

Salad entrees ease mixing summer dining, schedules Wed, Aug 9, 2006 Getting dinner ready can be a daunting task. Keeping everyone fed and healthy, meeting varying schedules and making sure there is food available that your family enjoys is a complicated...

Fit for You: Healthy students Tue, Aug 8, 2006 As college students begin packing for school, here are some healthy options: Cereal bars. Low-fat popcorn. Dried or canned fruit. Nuts and seeds. Cans of tuna,...

Nutrition, health can be confusing Tue, Aug 8, 2006 This past week, various media reported on a survey of obese people and their perception of their physical activity and nutrition habits. I say “perception,” because based on...

Berry Dessert Nachos Wed, Jun 28, 2006 Makes 6 servings ½ cup fat-free dairy sour cream ½ cup frozen fat-free whipped dessert topping, thawed Low-calorie liquid sweetener equal to 2 tablespoons sugar ¼ teaspoon ground...

Parents reminded to add fruits, veggies Sun, Jun 25, 2006 A University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center teacher reminds parents to add fresh fruits and vegetables to their children's summer diets. "Give them healthy choices even when you're not...

Pasta Primavera Wed, Jun 14, 2006 Makes 6 servings 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 6 garlic cloves, finely minced 3 medium ripe tomatoes, seeded and chopped ¼ cup fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken or vegetable broth...

Cherry-Peach Clafouti Wed, Jun 7, 2006 Makes 8 servings Originally from the Limousin region of France, this country dessert is a moist, puddinglike cake baked with a layer of fruit. Cherries are traditional for this dessert, and this...