TIP OF THE DAY: Healthy Valentine Gifts

Choose your snacks from 25 sweet or savory mixes. Photo by Elvira Kalviste | THE NIBBLE.   Sure, it’s easy to give a box of candy or cupcakes for Valentine’s Day. But for anyone who can benefit from better snacking, how about something more healthful—and fun? There are fruit gifts, of course, and delicious artisan…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Eat More “Brain Foods”

When they’re in season, load up on delicious, low-calorie asparagus. Photo of grilled asparagus with romesco sauce* courtesy California Asparagus Commission.   Many people make New Year’s resolutions about general health and appearance: Dieting is Americans’ #1 resolution. But how about brain power? Many recent studies indicate that certain nutrients can positively affect the brain—specifically…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Healthy Food Resolution For The New Year

Plain Greek yogurt substitutes well for sour cream and whipped cream. Photo courtesy Salad-In-A-Jar.com, which offers a recipe for homemade Greek yogurt.   The new year means new beginnings. That’s why we have the tradition* of New Year’s resolutions: to set goals, make lifestyle changes, accomplish big projects, and so forth. Dieting is on the…
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