Thanksgiving will usher in the holiday season which most likely will include special family meals and treats. When planning holiday food you can create healthy meals and still enjoy yourself. Some recipes just have to have all the butter, sugar or salt, but others can likely be lightened [...]
My family had many food traditions that I treasure, but sometimes I also like to shake things up a little and veer off the regular menu. Other than poultry, mashed white potatoes, and whipped sweet potatoes, my Thanksgiving menu varies a little every year. I'll make two or [...]
We've all heard about that Thanksgiving where Uncle Jim or cousin Johnny drank too much. Often it's not on purpose - guests usually show up hungry, with a completely or mostly empty stomach, and then all of sudden that first cocktail hits them hard. The best "medicine" is [...]
Many people get anxious about weight gain over the holiday season, fearing that their eating habits may spiral out of control. I want you to enjoy the upcoming season, so I'll be sharing some tips over the next few months. You don't want to throw your health goals [...]