Seafood Souvlaki Summer is a good time to visit the Greek island of Crete at least from your dining table. The traditional Crete diet is so well known for its focus on leafy greens that the people of Crete were

For the adventurous souls among us, exercising in the typical ways can thrill us about the same as watching paint dry, but rock climbing, surfing, whitewater rafting, and mountain biking can pump up the pulse and the adrenalin.But with this

You know that you can grill things other than meat at your next BBQ, right? What about the entire veggie alphabet from asparagus to zucchini?Let's face it, vegetables aren't as ubiquitous as fat-laded burgers at most backyard barbecues, but eating

By Karen Collins, RD, CNDQ: Is all bulgur a whole grain? Does it have other uses besides in tabbouleh?A: Bulgur is whole-grain wheat that is boiled, dried, cracked and sifted by size. Bulgur is considered a whole grain since no

By Karen Collins, RD, CDNThe eye disorder called age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is becoming much more common as the proportion of older Americans increases. Healthy eating patterns that lower the risk for cancer may also protect our eyes.

Jerked Veggie Burgers Everyone loves a good burger, especially when warm weather invites outdoor grilling and casual al fresco meals. Bread, beans and rice make the base for this cleverly-created veggie burger - made all the more delicious with generous

Roasted Red Pepper HummusBy Dana JacobiSummer is when I frequently prepare food on short notice for unexpected company. Fortunately, a repertoire of dishes I have learned to make over the years makes it possible to put together last-minute meals fairly

Win a free 18-piece stainless steel tool set! The Fourth of July is a time for parades, picnics, and, of course, great food. That's why we're celebrating this year with our Independence Day recipe contest just for you.Submit your signature

Many of us know that calcium is critical for keeping our bones healthy and preventing osteoporosis when we reach our golden years.One in every four women will likely develop osteoporosis - also known as "brittle bones" - later in life,

By Karen Collins, RD, CDNQ: How does being overweight increase risk of getting cancer?A: Researchers don't know for sure how being overweight raises our cancer risk, but studies clearly show that it does raise risk of cancers of the colon,

Find an exercise buddy and schedule Monday as the day to start an exercise program before or after work. This buddy also can help you negotiate a "plateau." Having a buddy who exercises with you on the same schedule and

Today, Fathers' Day, we take time to honor the men in our lives who tried to keep us on the path toward good health. Enjoy this selection of readers' memories of how their dads imparted the wisdom of healthy eating

By Karen Collins, RD, CDNPicnics are a wonderful part of summer, but the foods that make up traditional picnic fare are rarely in step with what experts consider examples of good nutrition. With some updating, however, you can turn your

If you can't bear the thought of working out at the gym, then think about taking a hike, one of the easiest outdoor activities for beginners and good exercise for the entire family.All you really need to get started is

Four nutty recipesPity the poor pistachio. Other nuts - almonds, peanuts and walnuts - hog all the headlines, but the tiny thing still packs a powerful punch with plenty of nutrients and the good kind of fat.

You don't often think of apricots as a "super food," but they're loaded with vitamins A and C, beta-carotene, fiber and potassium-and they're right in season.The orangey, faintly tart fruit is great for salads, salsas, sandwiches, sorbets, snacks and stews,

They've been credited with stalling aging, warding off disease and waging internal war against harmful free radicals that pummel our bodies every day. But just how well do antioxidants-those all-powerful compounds often found in richly colored fruits and vegetables-actually perform

Neck ties may be the most popular Father's Day gifts, but why not give Dad gifts that may help him lead a long healthy life? In honor of Father's Day, here are some of the most important foods for protecting

Strawberry/Jalapeno Chicken Wings Dad will get a kick this Father's Day with this perfect pairing: the sweetness of strawberries with just a hint of heat.In fact, eight strawberries have 160 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C and

Women with early breast cancer may cut in half their risk of dying from the condition by eating a healthy diet and exercising moderately, regardless of how much they weigh. So say cancer prevention experts at the University of California,