Healthy recipes with a Mediterranean flairChi mangia bene, mangia Italiano! Some of the most healthy, flavorful feasts are inspired by traditional Italian recipes. After all, Italian eating fits into the heralded Mediterranean diets embraced by the health conscious.

5 ways to enjoy extra summer squashIt's summertime and the zucchini are living large. Figuring out what to do with all that squash can get a little overwhelming, can't it?Because zucchini are easy to grow and prolific, they are staples

By Dr. Jennifer WiderWith the number of overweight Americans at an all-time high, the diet choices of young people are of concern, especially as they prepare to leave home for the first time and fend for themselves at college.Here are

Regular physical activity is fun and healthy, and increasingly more folks are starting to get off the couch and exercise. But engaging in any kind of activity could pose danger if you're not careful from the get-go.Before you start a

Whether your summer travels take you to different countries and time zones, or a nearby cottage on the beach, you don't want your precious days to feel the brunt of sleepless nights. And jet lag isn't the only thing that

Summer's here, so time to pack up the car and take a road trip! But have you packed healthy, road-worthy snacks? If you're like most of us, you'll graze at highway rest stops, guzzle sugary sodas at convenience stores, and

By Karen Collins, RD, CNDQ: Is fat-free salad dressing the best choice?A: Not necessarily. The best type of dressing depends on your individual calorie needs and other food choices.

With summer's colorful produce at your fingertips, from farmers' markets to roadside stands now is the perfect time to get kids to eat the recommended five daily servings of fruits or vegetables, nutritionists say.Here are some ways you can do

We are what we repeatedly do"-Aristotle In your effort to get fit, you run across the phrase "moderate intensity" to describe the activities the pros recommended. But what exactly do those words mean, and what are the activities that will

Ways to add zing to your mealsWhat a better month to celebrate the versatility of horseradish: July is hot, and the heat from some concoctions of this popular condiment could strip paint off a Buick.But as horseradish fans know, this

As the heat wave spreads from Portland in the West to Poughkeepsie in the East, John Marcucci says you can still exercise outdoors and enjoy the summer season safely, if you follow a few tips.The director of emergency medicine for

Win The Firm Sculpting System!Many of us face challenges to staying healthy and active. So we want to hear how you lost weight or reshaped your body.Send us your Top 10 secrets, see your advice published on Nubella, and possibly

Try these cool recipes!Imagine a summer without watermelon. Where would we be without juicy slices of watermelon at our picnics and backyard BBQs? How would we enjoy seed-spitting contests?People can't seem to get enough of the sweet treat.

Parisian chef Auguste Gusteau says in the new movie Ratatouille that "anyone can cook." Yes, anyone, including you, can create healthy ratatouille, just like Rémy the loveable rodent did in the animated flick for a finicky food critic.In fact, use

Michaela Rosenthal's creation for Nubella's Fourth of July recipe contest sums up the holiday: the colors of the American flag, firecrackers and burgers.The resident of Woodland Hills, Calif., won a Mr. Bar B Q 18-piece stainless-steel set, perfect for her

By Karen Collins, RD, CDNQ: Does snacking tend to make weight control easier or harder?A: It can do both. When you get hungry between meals and don't snack, it can hurt in the long run because when you finally get

Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert creationsThis Fourth of July, declare your independence from saturated fat with these healthy and delicious meatless recipes. Your waistline, heart, and arteries will thank you. The skinny: even small increases in saturated fat could boost

Try these variations on a Fourth favoriteName a Fourth of July event you've attended where nobody brought potato salad. Can't think of any, can you?And two of the good things about potato salad are you can make it literally thousands

Eating right is hard enough, but sticking to a healthy diet on a road trip is an even bigger challenge. Check out these travel-friendly tips and recipes.From the roadside, the signs for hamburgers, fried chicken, tacos and "country cooking" emit

Three zesty creations!Most of us turn to summer salads on sultry days for quick, cool meal relief. But now there's a new reason to enjoy salads: resistant starch, a natural ingredient that contributes dietary fiber, assists with calorie reduction and