Roasted Salmon with Pomegranate and Avocado SalsaWhat do salmon, mackerel, tuna fish, and a tablespoon of cod liver oil share in common? All are the best dietary sources of Vitamin D. Of course, you already know about milk and sunshine.

Finding or making time to exercise is the first step toward improving your health, but mistakes in the gym - and their ensuing strains and significant injuries - can derail your best-laid plans. Here are tips from fitness experts to

Trying to lose weight? Watch your portion sizes at home and when dining out. Avoid food portions larger than your fist. Isn't Monday a good day to start?From the family dinner table to the local Ruby Tuesdays, we're learning a

By Dana JacobiPapaya, Red Pepper and Pecan Salad with ChickenSummer is the perfect time to enjoy papaya. If you are already acquainted with it, perhaps one pleasant result of visiting a tropical locale. Let me inspire you to serve it

In great shape even at 57, retired Olympic figure skater Peggy Fleming says a fitness routine should center on cardio and three problem areas: thighs, abdominals and back side. Share her secrets for shape-up success:

In the time it takes to cook the average dinner, prepare and bake a fresh loaf of bread.Nothing says comfort like homemade bread. And the good news is that quick breads don't require the time-consuming process of using yeast and

By Karen Collins, RD, CDNObesity is far less common in France than in the United States, and some researchers contend that the relatively small portions the French eat are a key reason.

During the summer when the living is easy, or so the song says, many of us want to stay healthy so we can enjoy the season's pleasures. Jeanette Jenkins, a popular Hollywood fitness consultant, offers these tips to help us

We've heard and read about how the Mediterranean diet can help us thwart everything from heart disease to weight problems, but how do we find foods in the grocery that fit the eating plan?We now have the calling card: "Med

What strange forces in our bodies govern not only the way we eat, but the amount of food we consume? The answer may be both simple and complex:A hormone that signals the brain how full we are may also curb

This summer, you don't have to travel to the wonderfully diverse island paradise known as Jamaica to sample the delicious foods. Create the state of mind that is Jewel of the Caribbean right in your own kitchen with these recipes.

Are you looking for a way to stay in shape, exorcise stress, plus improve other aspects of your life? Think about yoga.In fact, practicing yoga can lessen anxiety, heighten concentration and improve motivation in as little as eight weeks, fitness

Every so often, some health expert depicts the average American as an incorrigible yo-yo dieter and committed couch potato.But did you know that nearly three out of five people maintain their weight loss to within 5 percent over a year's

From helping improve brain skills to lowering cholesterol, nutritionists have long praised omega-3 fatty acids. Now, they say, omega-3s also may help you lower your blood pressure.Fortunately, these delicious dishes can help you to incorporate the essential fatty acids into

With the summer steak season in swing indoors and outdoors, cooks can season the meat on the grill and protect against cancer at the same time.All it takes is marinating the steaks with certain herbs and spices, says J. Scott

Many of us strive to keep in shape by exercising, but we don't want to sacrifice proper nutrition along the way.In fact, the more women exercise, the more they need to eat to stay healthy and avoid future bone problems,

Get the whole family moving to foster physical activity and build memories. Take a brisk walk either before or after dinner. Monday is a great day to start!Getting a good walking program going means more than just a stroll around

Do you know you will log 13,000 steps playing 18 holes of golf and leaving the cart at the clubhouse?Think of the health benefits you'll get walking the course - and the same will go for your dad if you

Recipe: Whole Corn and Green Chile MuffinsBy Dana JacobiCorn gets my vote as the most varied and versatile whole grain. It comes in more colors from white, yellow and red to blackish blue and more forms than any other whole

In this hectic world where we balance work, kids and personal time like professional plate jugglers, we often are tempted to drop in to a fast-food restaurant to beat back the munchies. But don't let that keep you from healthy