A healthy lifestyle with balanced nutrition and exercise can create a solid foundation that can help you bounce back faster when stress occurs - not just through the holidays but on an ongoing basis.

Ginger is a popular ingredient in cooking, especially in Asian and Indian cuisines.  Fresh or dried, ginger can be used to easily flavor foods and beverages without adding salt or sugar - learn more about ginger here. 

Did you know that home cooked meals contain 60 percent less calories than the average restaurant meal, which can typically cost $9 to $25 per person?  That adds up to more than $200 per week for an average family.  Your waist line and pocket book will thank you for choosing to cook at home instead of dining out or convenience foods.

Meal planning nixes pretty much every excuse you have for not cooking. But just like your overall weight-loss plan, your meal plan needs to be individualized to work. Practice these three meal-planning rules and you will be planning like a pro in no time!

When it comes to Michigan produce, people tend to think of cherries, apples and blueberries, but those are just the tip of the grown-in-Michigan iceberg.  In fact, there are many more including these three fruits currently in season. Enjoy the fall harvest!

Having a meal plan with a college cafeteria with endless and bottomless options can be a recipe for disaster but you can avoid the freshman 15 by following these six tips.

Summer is in full swing filled with picnics in the park and poolside barbecues, but in the midst of all the fun with friends and family, it’s important to understand the risks of food born illnesses.