Having a healthy breakfast in the morning helps you mentally and physically. Here's some ideas to help you and your family start the day off right. More »

We all make those New Year’s resolutions: Eat healthy, work out more, get more sleep, make time for ourselves and spend more time doing what we love.

Not sure where to start? Well, eating healthy can be the first step to accomplishing some of your 2017 goals. Eating right can…

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When I saw this roasted eggplant slices recipe, I thought it might be a great substitute for eggplant parmesan. More »

We all know the holidays are a hard time to eat balanced meals and maintain your weight. Maybe you're even trying to lose a few pounds. Here's some ideas on what and how to survive. More »

We eat first with our eyes – different colors and shapes can encourage kids to try new foods

Milk, wheat, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts: These are the most common foods that can cause allergic reactions. Peanuts, tree nuts, fish and shellfish are more likely to cause anaphylaxis,…

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There are a lot of recipes out there that begin with frozen bananas. Can a freezer really turn this humdrum fruit into a dessert? More »

“It is not the quantity of the meat but the cheerfulness of the guests, which makes a feast” – Edward Hyde

As we roll into the holiday season, we prepare for the festive parties and events. Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Years – all reasons to enjoy your friends and…

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We’re trying new heart-healthy recipes and will share the results with you. All recipes are from Club Red, UVA’s heart health club for women.

Get the recipe: chicken pad thai

Chicken Pad Thai

We eat a lot of chicken in my house. It’s a relatively easy and inexpensive source of protein, especially…

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I balked. Me? Have a health issue? But considering our family had followed the Paleo diet for a while, so that we still tend to avoid carbs and rely heavily on meat, and also I’d fallen off my running routine, maybe this was a sign that I did need to make some changes. More »

We’re trying new heart-healthy recipes every month and will share the results with you. All recipes are from Club Red, UVA’s heart health club for women.

Gingerbread Men Cookies

A holiday staple for many households, commonly found in the shape of a house or miniature “people.” For me, making gingerbread is more…

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