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Boost your intake of this “sunshine” vitamin for better bones and skin—without the sun damage.

The first step to kicking cravings is understanding the emotions behind them.    

What if losing weight had nothing to do with what you eat and actually had more to do with how you felt?   

Finding the motivation to exercise can be daunting at times but getting a friend or loved one to workout with can help you get the job done.  Pairing up during fitness activities might spark energy that

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) affects an estimated 3.5% of women and 2% of men in the U.S. The incidence is considerably higher among individuals seeking weight loss. However, restrictive dieting and weight stigma tend to propel the Binge Eating Cycle* and compound the problem.

Now that spring has sprung, I’m loading up on more fresh veggies, and that has me thinking about the best way to store them to keep them at their freshest. I only go to the grocery store once a week, which means I have to keep my produce stored properly to avoid ending up with a giant pile of bad veggies ready for the compost pile at the end of the week.

What’s to blame for the obesity epidemic? Too much fat? Sugar? Fast food? While all of these factors should be taken into account, increasing portion sizes are a huge part of the equation.

May marks the start of the prime frozen treat season that will last until the sun goes down on our summer vacations. Although this was the warmest winter in years for many Americans, we’re officially ready to

Let’s face it…after a long, hard day of work, caring for children or an older parent, or just plain running around, many of us look forward to day’s end to relax and unwind—no doubt with some comfort

Struggling to keep your weight in check? As a registered dietitian and associate nutrition editor of EatingWell Magazine, I know there are several diet-derailing habits that can sabotage your weight-loss efforts. Find out if any of these are trumping your best efforts and learn how to get back on track.

The first time I tried barefoot running I did everything wrong. Having missed my ride and only a 3-mile jog away from home, I figured it would be the perfect opportunity to try out this new barefoot trend I'd been hearing

Having your own place comes with many perks, none of which are more evident than in the kitchen. You get more room in the refrigerator and no longer have to write your name on your food. You choose the décor and no one’s there to mess up the color scheme.  But most importantly

I have never had a garden. For the past several years I’ve lived in small urban spaces with little to no outdoor room. I have often yearned to grow things, but haven’t had much of an idea of how to get started. So when I started editing stories in EatingWell Magazine about ways to grow food in your kitchen or with little outdoor space, I was stoked—no more excuses not to grow some of my own food! Here are some easy ways to get started:

According to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, doing at least 10 minutes of physical activity at a time can strengthen your muscles and make your heart, lungs, and blood vessels healthier. 

Let me sleep on it. It’s a phrase we use to avoid making hasty or ill-advised decisions. And when it comes to a healthy lifestyle, sleep is indeed an important necessity.

Getting a great workout goes beyond the number of reps you do or the miles you log on the treadmill (though that does help too). In all the running road races I've trained for—from 5Ks to marathons—I know that what I put into my body before and after a race or a training run can either help or hinder my performance. Regardless of what type of exercise suits your fancy, here are some tips on what to eat before, during and after a workout, as previously reported on in EatingWell Magazine.