Food & Lifestyle

Food & Lifestyle should go hand in hand. Learn about the health benefits of all types of foods and how you can create a nutritious diet a part of your daily lifestyle.

Featured Article |  Top 5 Reasons You Pack on the Pounds During the Holiday Season

The leaves turn brown and crunchy, the air gets crisp and cool, and you know fall and winter are approaching. This transition signals travel, family time, holiday parties and another signature seasonal element -- gaining weight. See more »

10 Ways to Squeeze in a Workout During the Holidays

10 Ways to Squeeze in a Workout During the Holidays

When the weather is frigid and you've got a million holiday parties to attend, who has time to go to the gym? You'll have to find other ways to get moving and burning up those holiday calories.

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5 Cupcakes that Won't Put on the Pounds

5 Cupcakes that Won't Put on the Pounds

These miniature cakes are more popular than ever thanks to the designer cupcake bakeries that have cropped up in major cities all over the country. How can you enjoy them without the guilt?

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5 Food Court Traps to Avoid During the Holiday Season

5 Food Court Traps to Avoid During the Holiday Season

During November and December, shopping malls around the country swell with crowds doing their holiday shopping. And food courts will go out of their way to attract those shoppers with unhealthy fare. Don't fall into their traps.

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5 Healthy Foods That Are Fun To Make

5 Healthy Foods That Are Fun To Make

After a long day at the office, you'd probably rather stick a frozen meal in the oven than cook anything at all. But if you make cooking healthy fun, you might be more inclined to do it.

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5 Ways to Lighten Up Holiday Side Dishes

5 Ways to Lighten Up Holiday Side Dishes

On average, Americans gain about a pound every holiday season. And with meals ranging in calorie count from 3,000 to 7,000, it's no wonder. But you don't have to overindulge, leaving yourself feeling tired and uncomfortable. You should lighten up!

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Can humans survive on air alone?

Can humans survive on air alone?

If you had the perfect cure for world hunger, wouldn't you want to share it? A group called the Breatharians claims to have the answer: Stop eating.

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Community Agriculture 101

Community Agriculture 101

How nice would be if in-season fruits and veggies were available to you at all times? That's the kind of benefit you enjoy when you participate in community agriculture.

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Eating Green

Eating Green

You can drive a hybrid and live in an efficient home, but did you know that you can eat green too? Take a bite out of our eating green channel for nutritious recipes and foods.

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Farm to Table: Teaching Kids Why Good Ingredients Matter

Farm to Table: Teaching Kids Why Good Ingredients Matter

Eating can be one of life's more enjoyable activities, and it's the ingredients that will work to replenish and repair the body. It's important for kids to learn these lessons early, so they can be healthy for a lifetime.

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Food Labels 101

Food Labels 101

If you want a quick and easy cheat-sheet to help you take control of your diet, start reading food labels. It's easy to do once you know what you're looking for.

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