by Frances Tyus MS, RD, LD

Staying healthy during the holidays may sound daunting at first. Visions of holiday feasts and irresistible holiday fare may be dancing through your head. Facing the bounty of food that often comes with the holiday season may make you worry that you’ll pack on pounds between now and the New Year.

Don’t worry, be prepared. Holiday cheer should not mean holiday fear. With a little planning, you can balance your calories and still enjoy all your holiday favorites. Read the full story

The holiday season, with all its trimmings and goodwill, can be a very stressful time of the year, especially for women. Read the full story

Have you read the latest round of articles on New Year’s resolutions? It seems everyone is downing the annual practice of setting goals for a better life as a futile waste of time. Admittedly, I gave up on creating New Year’s resolutions several years ago. But, it’s not because I gave up on hope that I could do better and be better. Read the full story

It’s that time of year, when eating at social events like parties, receptions and family gatherings pose a challenge to your heart-healthy eating style. Since you can’t control what is served, you may feel that you have no choice but to eat foods high in saturated fat and cholesterol. Read the full story