At a family dinner on a chilly day, everyone always looks forward to seeing a large bowl of mashed potatoes being carried to the table. But they’re not your only option. Here’s a savory and satisfying alternative to those classic mashed potatoes. The combination of apples, turnips, cinnamon and n ... Read more

If you are like most people, your holiday to-do list has looked the same for the past 5 years: Decorate the house, send out the holiday greeting cards, shop for gifts and, last, but not least, eat less to fit into those party pants. People predictably hop on the fad-diet bandwagon in a desperat ... Read more

Your holiday guests will never guess that these maple-syrup-sweetened oatmeal and bran cookies are full of heart-healthy ingredients like flaxseed and golden-brown toasted oats. The roasting gives the oats a nutty flavor that kids and adults will love. A warm cookie and glass of almond milk sound ... Read more

One of the most enjoyable things about the holiday season is catching up with friends and family members whom you don’t see often enough during the rest of the year. But if all the revelry has you staying up late and sleeping in, you may find your jeans getting a bit snug — even if you’ve been sa ... Read more

The most wonderful time of year has arrived again, along with all the festivities, obligations and extra effort required to make it a truly memorable season. So where does that leave your fitness routine? Sadly, for many, it falls by the wayside. But it doesn’t have to! In fact, since this is t ... Read more