One-Pan Wonders: For the busiest nights, sheet pan meals are your clean-up hero. Toss chicken sausage, broccoli florets, bell peppers, and cubed sweet potatoes with a little olive oil and Italian seasoning. Roast everything on a single pan until tender. These balanced meals provide protein, healthy fats, and plenty of vitamins with hardly any dishes, giving you more time back to enjoy the festive season with your family. These quick, wholesome options ensure your family stays nourished and ready to tackle the holiday cheer!

Water. Just drink water! I cringe when I see kids and teenagers swilling sports drinks and sodas. Now, new research suggests that certain sweeteners found in food and beverages may increase the risk of early puberty, particularly in those who are genetically predisposed. The study was presented at the ENDO 2025 in San Francisco at the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting.

It’s no surprise that eating excess ultra-processed foods (UPFs) is linked with heart disease and obesity. Ultra-processed foods are loaded with less desirable ingredients, including saturated and trans-fat, excess sodium, and sugar. As the intake of these foods and beverages increases, chronic health issues do, too, particularly in low-income groups.

Here is a low sugar pumpkin pie that has been a favorite in our test kitchen!

Consider a few of these items for yourself and or for gifts for loved ones this season. By cooking more at home, you save money and improve your health!

Thanksgiving is a time for abundance, but that doesn't have to mean overspending. With smart menu planning, you can create a delicious and memorable feast without breaking the bank. The key is prioritizing, shopping strategically, and embracing simple, homemade dishes.

The beauty of Thanksgiving lies in coming together, but the varied dietary needs of guests, from vegan and gluten-free to low-carb, heart-healthy, low-salt, and nut-free, can present a challenge. The key to a harmonious holiday feast is thoughtful planning: ask guests about their dietary preferences in advance and make flexible substitutions to ensure every plate is both delicious and safe.

Becoming a “Westernized” country is often linked with obesity and the chronic health conditions associated with it, including diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. The importance of increased calorie intake and decreased energy usage hasn’t really been evaluated.

Mostly there are pros for taking GLP-1 especially for patients with type 2 diabetes but you should talk to your physician to be sure.

Here are the new guidelines for blood pressure categories and all you need to know

Here is a cheat sheet with references to get your blood pressure to normal levels.

Here is the AMA guide to home monitoring of blood pressure along with their validated list of devices.

Take the 7 day soup challenge to celebrate fall and healthy eating.

October Healthy Bucket List - How many will you try? Pick one or two and then keep going

The AHA and ACC along with other related entities changed the blood pressure categories to make them easier to understand as well as strong guides to help people lower their blood pressure.

Research shows that fitness trackers may not be accurate for obese individuals but the good news is that you may be burning more calories than you think.

We know that a high-fiber diet and fermented foods help keep your gut microbiome flourishing, but did you know that protein sources may also impact it? 1 New research from North Carolina University suggests that protein in an animal’s diet may affect the population as well as the function of the microbiome. This research may lead to a better comprehension of how to prevent and treat gastrointestinal conditions that affect the quality of life of millions of people worldwide. 2

I periodically have clients who ask (or have done) a “juice cleanse” as a fresh start to their wellness journey. Most have seen health claims of weight loss or improved gut health on TikTok or Instagram. While some boast that they feel better since it helps their bowels move, few have seen any long-lasting effects. In reality, this trend could be harmful.