Happy Mardi Gras! In the land of swamps and gators; the party season begins with King Cake on Epiphany and ends with gumbo on Fat Tuesday. Mardi Gras feels like a state-wide…

Quick fix dieting is a $66 billion industry, yet 70 percent of Americans remain overweight and are more confused than ever about what to eat for optimal health. Today’s most popular diet approaches…

Within the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, three healthy eating styles are recommended: MyPlate, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) and Mediterranean…

Do you have party plans for Sunday, February 3rd ? You are not alone. Americans throw more parties around “The Big Game” than New Year’s Eve. It is the second biggest food consumption day just after…

January is National Oatmeal Month, and on cold mornings, my go-to breakfast is a hot bowl of oatmeal. There are plenty of reasons to start the day with a balanced breakfast, including improved diet quality…

One of my fondest childhood memories is my Grandmother Murray sitting on the back porch, churning butter and humming softly. My paternal grandparents were Mississippi dairy farmers…

Most of us like to start the new year with a healthy bang! New recipes, exercise regimes, fitness goals… they all play into a healthier lifestyle we tend to crave at the beginning of the year…

The first image that comes to mind when I think of the traditional holiday eggnog is Uncle Eddy drinking from his moose cup in the comedy, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation…

The holiday season is upon us! That means family time, gifts, food– and lots of it. But that also means spending a lot of time preparing copious amounts of food. Try these three easy dessert…

Fall is in full swing, and you know what that means: pumpkin everything! This popular flavor is making its way into everything from coffee to candles earlier and earlier each fall season…

We’re well on our way to the most wonderful time of the year, but for many of us, it’s also the busiest time of year. The kids are taking exams in school, winter sports are starting and big family gatherings…

Spice up your holiday meals with our easy pumpkin recipes! Whether you’re wanting a light and refreshing smoothie treat or you’re craving a classic pumpkin pie, we’ve got you covered…

Greek yogurt benefits have become increasingly celebrated over the last few years. You may know that yogurt, especially Greek yogurt, is great for digestion. The live probiotics in yogurt can lead…

Greek yogurt is magical because it is the yogurt you love and contains double the high-quality protein as regular yogurt. Despite the name, Greek yogurt does not come from Greece…

Do you have a picky eater in your house? Don’t fret; you’re not alone. Parents will try almost anything to get their kids to eat healthily, but those tricky tactics don’t always work…

We all know the pressure of trying to balance our hectic lifestyles: work, school, kids, sports and activities all tend to take precedence over family meals. But eating together as a family…

Halloween is right around the corner, and many parents struggle to find a sweet treat that can also be a part of a healthy diet. Whether providing snacks for the class party…

If you haven’t heard, research shows that eating together as a group or family provides both physical and mental health benefits. Family meals promote healthier eating choices in children and can…

According to research, children who eat frequent meals with their family have better nutrition, higher grades, increased self-esteem and exhibit less risky behaviors. Yet, despite these important benefits…

Raise your hand if your family struggles to eat dinner together…I bet most readers have their hands raised. So many families, mine included, have difficulty finding time to sit down and share a meal…