Some parents encourage their children to eat healthy breakfasts every morning. Others send their kids off to school with a nutritious lunch. Still others limit their children's TV time and instead organize family outings that promote better fitness. So how

The scene is played out almost daily in American homes: kids bound through the door after school, toss their backpacks aside, and engage in all-out wars on the munchies.So how would you ensure your kids are snacking in healthy ways

By Karen Collins, MS, RD, CDNAmerican Institute for Cancer ResearchQ: When choosing a frozen meal is there an upper limit on sodium?A: If frozen meals don't say reduced-sodium or healthy, they often contain 700 to 1,800 milligrams of sodium. Try

10 back-to-school tipsFor nearly nine million American children, going back to school presents questions beyond what to wear or bring. Are there peanuts in that birthday treat from a classmate? Will running in gym class trigger asthma? Could a bee

Stretching is a sure-fire way to turn your body into a well-oiled machine, regardless of your age or level of physical activity. For instance, remember how your mother used to tell you to "sit up straight?" Stretching regularly and accurately

Broiled Tomatoes ProvencalOne of summer's greatest gifts, the beautiful, healthy, low-calorie and versatile tomato is delicious served in any number of ways. If you rely on a farmers' market, chances are you can buy different varieties of ripe tomatoes, good

Yummy back to school ideasWith back-to-school season at full throttle, put on your thinking cap to create wholesome sandwiches your kids will love. Your creativity will come in handy with various stuffings, breads, and enticing ways to present your nutritional

Before heading out to work, take time to make a good-for-you lunch. Monday's a good day to start.Lunch can dreadfully bore you if you pack the same brown bag everyday. Here are four super secrets for ensuring your lunch that

It happens to everybody trying to lose weight and get in shape. They eventually struggle to lose those last few pounds or they halfway through their program that they can't lose any more.They've hit what fitness experts call a plateau.