Sweet potatoes and Thanksgiving go hand in hand. But the old-fashioned sweet potato casserole isn’t good for you at all. And it’s such a shame to take one of the best sources of beta-carotene and trump its health benefits by smothering it in butter and sugar.

Are you ready to say sayonara to high blood sugar and all the health problems it causes? Well, I have good news. You could be just three meals away from significantly better blood sugar. But you have to do one thing first…

Americans consume the most meat per capita in the world — more than 175 lbs. per year, and evidence suggests it’s far too much for optimal health. But protein is essential right?

When WHO announced several days ago that processed meats and red meats can cause cancer, many of my friends turned to me and asked, “Margaret, what are you going to eat now?” I have no intention of changing the way I eat — and that includes meat.

There’s a lot of hype about the health benefits of cold-pressed juices. Pretty much every health store is selling them. But there are a few things you should know before forking out $10-$15 for these “nutritious” drinks.

Alternative health gurus can knock it all they want. Call it processed, call it high glycemic, call it what you want. But getting more of this in your food can help lower the risk of dying from ANY type of cancer, heart disease, kidney disease, or stroke.

You may have heard this before, but it bears repeating: Vitamin D-rich mushrooms protect your body like nothing else! This recipe works well as a side dish, a baked potato topping or an add-in for soup…

By now you’re well aware of the good fats omega-3 and omega-6. They’re the essential polyunsaturated fats we need to survive. But they’re not the only unsaturated fats that are good for you. Have you heard of …

I’m a firm believer that cranberry sauce should be eaten year round. And, no doubt, homemade cranberry sauce is far superior to the canned stuff. Why not make it from scratch and really impress your family this Thanksgiving — and beyond?

Ham, mashed potatoes, cheesy casseroles, rolls and sweets are all traditional holiday fare that aren’t so diet friendly. But there could be nutritional bright spots on your holiday table: Keep and eye out for these lipid-lowering nuts that help decrease cholesterol…

There’s one kind you want more of — brown fat. Brown fat is healthy fat that causes your body to burn more calories. In fact, its main purpose in your body is to keep your body warm by burning calories to generate heat. What if all your fat could be that easy to burn?

Vitamin E has impressive abilities at fighting free radicals that cause heart disease, Alzheimer’s, eye disease and even cancer. It can also boost your immune system, improve blood flow and prevent blood clots. But your body is struggling to absorb it…