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Nothing beats a warm drink on a cold day. Many people reach for a steaming cup of java or toast with hot cocoa or cider to celebrate the holidays. But, don't forget about tea! Teas can warm you up and benefit your health, if prepared the right way. Teas ...

There are some things around the holidays that we just can't avoid: irritating in-laws, pointed questions, and the occasional family rift over politics or sports teams. Somewhere on the table between your Aunt Sue and your hungry child is a smorgasbord of ...

As lazy summer days come to a close and back-to-school season begins, to-do lists start overflowing and schedules become packed fast. Now is the time to prep and plan easy, quick, healthy snacks and meals for your family as kids begin another busy school ...

Fall is almost here. That means cooler temperatures (we hope), football, foliage, and pumpkin-spice everything. It's the official color and fruit (yes, you heard that right) of the season, pumpkins are used in multiple ways: jack-o-lanterns, pie, or ...

Crunch... crunch... sluurrrrpp... mmm.... There's nothing like the crispy KA-RUNCH of the first juicy apple of the season. Packed with fiber, potassium, and vitamin C, apples make a great on-the-go snack. Adding a protein like nuts, cheese, or peanut ...

There's no way around it - Texas summers are hot. In addition to the CDC's recommended goal of 5 servings of fruits and veggies a day. How can one maintain a healthy diet while staying cool in the kitchen? If you don't want to feel like you're baking in an ...

Methodist Health System Manager of Employee Wellness, Caroline Susie, explains what you need to watch out for on food labels. "Made with Agave", "All Natural", "Gluten Free." We've all heard or read these phrases before. They adorn food packages to make ...

While 90% of colon cancer occurs in adults over the age of 50, colon cancer diagnosis are on the rise in millennials. While researchers are still trying to figure out why, colon cancer still remains the number one most preventable cancer. Here is what the ...

When you are trying to eat right, you go for the salad, right? But did you know that some salads have more than 1,000 calories in them? Gasp! That is more than 3 oz lean beef, green beans and a potato side! You can get to 1,000 calories in a hurry with ...

One month into 2017, many resolutions have come and gone. Some faithful dieters are still sticking to their guns and cutting calories and increasing exercise. Often by the time the Big Game rolls around the first Sunday in February, healthy habits can go ...

We're a few weeks into 2017...time for a New Year's resolution touch-base. One of the most popular resolutions is to lose weight. People try to achieve that goal in many different ways. So here is the good news, most diets work. If you adhere to any weight ...

Fall weather will finally be here soon, but don't bust out those stretchy pants and go into hibernation yet! Did you know that right now, for most of us, is the lowest weight we will be all year?! Sigh. According to research out of Cornell, shortly before ...

Your mom gave good advice when she told you to eat your fruits and vegetables. The importance of produce is something you never outgrow. Eating a balanced diet with plenty of fruits and veggies can lower the risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes and some ...

Many kids have not associated yummy with "school lunch," and if Mom says its "healthy," the likelihood of that homemade lunch getting eaten diminishes from slim to none. Nowadays it's easier to sneak in nutritious substitutes to your child's lunchbox, or ...

When it comes to summer produce, watermelon and corn seem to bask in the sunlight. But by mid-July, you may feel like you're in a rut. One great thing about summer - there are so many other tasty fruits and vegetables in season. Don't overlook the little ...

For optimal liver health, most of us know that we should watch our weight, drink alcohol in moderation, and limit the fatty foods that we eat. But did you know that a diet rich in fiber can also promote a healthy liver? That's right. Fiber, beneficial in ...

Before you fill someone's Easter basket with eggs and chocolate bunnies, consider saving the eggs and chocolate for something better: a delicious individual chocolate soufflé. Not only are soufflés the ideal complement to your Easter-themed dinner setting, ...

No matter if you're short on time, budget, cooking skills, or all three, you can still put together satisfying, heart-healthy meals that are perfect for kids, company, or dining on your own. One of the keys to heart-healthy eating is planning. If you ...

For game day snacks, my favorite recipe is chicken wings. Instead of frying the wings, I make them healthier by baking them and serving them with a reduced-fat blue cheese. I share my favorite recipe below. - John Phillips, President, Methodist Mansfield ...