It’s a big movie weekend, for sure. With New Moon finally out, I’ve already committed myself to spend an afternoon at the theater – the only complication is that I’m not so fond of the movie-theater fare. It’s an admittedly... 

Few of us, if any, sit down to Thanksgiving dinner with a food scale in hand. Nevertheless, portion control on this day of feasting still matters. Using visual cues can certainly help keep your plate from turning into a pyramid of starch and fat. Turkey:... 

Omegas are all the buzz right now, and it seems like everywhere you turn, new foods are being enhanced with this essential fatty acid, or labeled as an excellent source. What people don’t know is that there are different types of omegas, and eating... 

The main course for Thanksgiving has traditionally been turkey. This meat can be a great source of lean protein, but some parts of the bird are healthier than others. To see how your turkey choices add up, check out the nutritional info of this meat... 

It seems like every day a new diet makes the news. Some of these fads can sound promising because they’re veiled in medical and health jargon or carry the backing of a celebrity or doctor. But reading between the lines reveals that regardless of... 

I love me some mashed potatoes, especially on Thanksgiving. The problem is that this dish is usually overloaded with tons of butter and cream, which can be a big problem if you’re trying to stay healthy. One way I make my mashed potatoes healthier... 

You can give your next at home movie night a healthy focus; two of my favorite docs of the year are now out on DVD. Enlighten Up! : Filmmaker Kate Churchill, a yoga devotee, takes yoga cynic Nick Rosen on a wild ride through the range of yoga styles... 

Dear Fit, I just got off the phone with a friend and I need some advice. She says for breakfast, she eats one Balance Bar. I know some bars are fortified with vitamins, but this doesn’t seem like enough to me – calorie- or nutrition-wise.... 

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and it’s never too early to develop your eating strategy. Dealing with copious amounts of rich, tasty food can tax your willpower, and this is a tax you pay with your gut. Here are some tips to become familiar... 

Women need between 25 and 30 grams of fiber a day , and sometimes meals alone won’t bring you to your daily quota. I’m always looking for quick snacks that are high in fiber, and when I came across these new Cascadian Farm Fiber Right Bars...