From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, we’re allowed to splurge. But two studies demonstrate the damage that does even in the short-term to your colon, weight, blood sugar, cholesterol and more. So, enjoy the goodies but don’t forget the one nutrient they said could make all merry and bright again…

There may have been fewer trick-or-treaters at your door this year, but Halloween still marks the first holiday of a season that can make it extra challenging to stick to your heart-healthy eating plan. With cardiologist-approved tips, you can make it.

Here are a dozen easy recipe substitutions that will not only let you enjoy delicious baked goods without the guilt, but will also make a once-sinful treat into a nutritional delight!

Pumpkin spice is everywhere… But if you’re getting your pumpkin spice fix in the form of flavored creamers, lattes and baked goods, you’re filling up on mega-calories, trans-fats and carbs galore. Well, I’ve got a simple hack you can use to enjoy pumpkin spice on the foods you’d normally eat…