Healthy Holidays

Makes 12 Servings Ingredients 1 egg 1/4 teaspoon cloves 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons ginger 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 cup molasses 2/3 cup boiling water 2 tablespoons margarine 3 packets Sweet 'N Low 1/4 teaspoon saltalt Directions Preheat oven to 325F. In large bowl,...

The weather is cooling off and the holiday season is rapidly approaching; fall is that time of year when dwindling daylight and a calendar packed with holiday parties and high-calorie foods often leads to weight concerns. But do you really have to be a party pooper to prevent an expanded...

By Beth Hubrich, RD, CaloriesCount Contributor In my faith, the season before Christmas (known as Advent) is about slowing down, reflecting and patiently awaiting the arrival of Christmas.  And while I know I should slow down, somehow I find this process completely counterintuitive to the craziness going on around me:...

It's that time of year when extra calories lurk around every corner – baked goods at the office,  cocktails and snacks at holiday parties, chocolates in stockings and holiday dinners – that can average more than 4,500 calories and 220 grams of fat, according to the Calorie Control Council. A...

Appetizers: Sun-Dried Tomato Spread on Zucchini Slices Smoked Salmon Spread on Cucumber Slices Dinner: Herb Roasted Turkey Breast Roasted Vegetable Savory Bread Dressing Lower-Fat Gravy Rosemary Sweet Potatoes Parmesan Mashed Potatoes Make-Ahead Fresh Green Beans Apple Celery Salad Cranberry Apple Chutney Dessert: Pumpkin Cheesecake in Gingersnap Crust Holiday Menu Totals:...

Q: Traditional holiday foods are bad for your health - myth or fact?   A. Myth. Many holiday favorites are packed with nutrients. For example, sweet potatoes supply potassium and fiber and are loaded with the antioxidant vitamin A, which is important for a healthy immune system. Cranberries are high...