Let’s cut to the chase, here: trying to lose (or even maintain!) weight during the holiday season is hard. It’s no wonder millions of us embark on rigorous self-improvement pla... Read more »

Fall is a serious danger zone for those of us watching our weight (basically, all of us). Between the endless fall get-togethers and special events, and the dreary weather driving ... Read more »

With cold and flu season at our doorsteps, most of us are desperate to not catch the latest bug. Clearly, no one enjoys being sick: between the aches, pains, cough, sniffles, sore ... Read more »

The deep reds, sunny yellows, and burnt oranges of fall’s gorgeous colorscape are perfect fodder for poetry, wall calendars, computer backgrounds, and scenic hikes in the woods. ... Read more »

The liver is your body’s largest internal organ. While most of us know that our liver is pretty important, few of us actually know what our liver does. Quietly working 24 hours a... Read more »

Every parent knows the struggle: come Halloween, the kids return with buckets, bags, and pillowcases laden with high sugar, high calorie, high fat treats. Only, it’s not just the... Read more »

While pumpkin pie, bread, cookies, and muffins are not exactly superfoods, raw pumpkin is high in Vitamin A and Potassium, relatively low in Calories, and totally delicious when pr... Read more »

No parent is perfect: parenting is a battleground, and you must choose said battles wisely. Nutrition is a battle worth fighting: 2 in 3 Americans are overweight or obese, many of ... Read more »

Putting in hard work at the gym but feeling sluggish, tired, or weak? Busting your butt but still gaining weight? While it’s easy to chalk up your gym issues to other factors, nu... Read more »

When you’re watching your weight, the Calories in various breakfast foods become readily apparent, and shocking: suddenly, sugar laden cereals, oatmeals, and other carby breakfas... Read more »