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Holiday Oatmeal Cookies in a Jar
Looking for a last-minute holiday gift? Why not give your friends and family everything they need to make tasty cookies with a healthful twist?
Helpful Holiday Links
Looking for some last-minute holiday inspiration? Check out these helpful links!
Banana Nog
Looking to add some vitamins to your holiday spread? Try this tasty and healthful banana nog -- it's way lower in calories and has a ton of nutrients!
Tea Poached Pears
Looking for a tasty dessert that isn't laden with empty calories? Try these marvelous tea poached pears! They're the perfect way to celebrate Pear Month this December...
MyPlate 4-Step Plan for the Holidays
The holidays are here! With all of the bustle and activity that accompanies this season, there is a good chance that it will be harder to stick to regular meal and exercise patterns. The good news is that, if you can remember MyPlate’s most important messages, you will still be able to lower calories and eat healthier!
Holiday Gift Guide
Now that the holiday season is in full swing, it's time to think about holiday gifts! Today I'm going to reveal my top 5 favorite gift ideas...
Holiday Survival Guide: Thanksgiving Leftover Edition
Skip the post-Thanksgiving blahs with some fantastic recipes for Thanksgiving leftovers...
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Food and Health Communications, Inc.
From Box to Masterpiece Stuffing
Stuffing can be tricky because the boxed mixes are high in sodium. And many traditional recipes are a lot of work and the end result is sometimes mushy. Plus we don’t believe in stuffing the bird because the outcome is a mess – the turkey is dry and the stuffing is often undercooked.
Get Saucy!
Have you ever heard of the mother sauces? Today I'm going to walk you through the basics -- just in time for your holiday party!
3 Tips for Holiday Survival
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that Americans gain an average of 0.4 to 1.8 pounds each year during the holidays. This weight isn’t likely to disperse with the holiday cheer. It tends to stick around. So, what are you to do? Try these tips to make a healthful lifestyle during the holidays not only possible, but downright easy!
Pumpkin Fun for Halloween and Beyond!
Pumpkins are such fun to have around during Halloween, but did you know that they're also delicious? Plus, they're rich in nutrients and low in calories. Just one-half cup of canned pumpkin provides 4 grams of fiber, no fat or cholesterol, and only 50 calories. But how can you incorporate more pumpkin into your diet? Try these fun tips!
Holiday Survival and Beyond: Play with Cranberries
Thanksgiving is perhaps the only time of year many families eat fresh cranberries. The cranberry growers estimate that 20% of their crop is eaten at the Thanksgiving holiday. Cranberries are high in fiber and vitamin C and contain just 25 calories per 1/2 cup of fresh berries. They are also low in sodium and a source of vitamins A & B, calcium, phosphorus, and iron. Packed full of antioxidants and other natural compounds, cranberries promote the prevention of urinary tract infections, gum disease and stomach ulcers. With all this great nutrition, shouldn’t we stop relegating them to just November?
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Use MyPlate for a Great Fourth of July
Who doesn't love the Fourth of July? The food, the fireworks, the fun with friends and family -- all of these elements combine to make this holiday fun and memorable. However, in all the hullabaloo, it can be difficult to make healthful decisions. Luckily, MyPlate is full of great tips and tricks for having an exciting and healthful celebration.
Holiday Kitchen Equipment Gift Ideas
The holidays are here -- are you ready for them? In this post, we review holiday survival strategies and introduce our new iPad app, Holiday Secrets. This app contains the most creative and healthful holiday recipes. It's not just another chef's favorite recipe book - it is meant to teach you how to make many holiday creations from appetizers to gravy to desserts, no matter your kitchen skill. We promise that you will have the most wonderful time making dishes that taste great, look good, and are healthful, every time.
Rich Gravy
Using a fat separator cup for gravy really makes a difference - we removed about a quarter of cup of fat per 2 cups of broth or about 56 grams! Watch our video from Holiday Secrets Book on how to make a delicious, rich gravy that is low in fat and high in flavor.
Merry Christmas - Virtual Gifts from Our Kitchen to Yours!
Our guests were delighted that they were sampling our "super bowl snack fare" - and much to our delight all of the veggies disappeared! Here are three time-saving, calorie-saving holiday entertaining ideas - from Calorie-Free Holiday Tea (great warm or chilled) to a GingerBread house that saved us a lot of time, mess and calories from baking cookies - plus everyone here got to help!
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