Thanksgiving

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...

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...

Did you know that the average American may consume more than 4,500 calories and a whopping 229 grams of fat during Thanksgiving?! You heard that right - 4,500 calories! And sadly, those figures only include snacking and the traditional Thanksgiving dinner, not breakfast or late evening munching. The average holiday...

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...

Makes about 4 cups Ingredients 2 cup water 2 cups sugar 2 tablespoons molasses 2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and cut into small, thin slices 12 ounces fresh cranberries 1 cup golden raisins 1/3 cup red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons finely minced fresh ginger root 2 teaspoons hot curry...