This salad is perfect for a light and healthy lunch. It’s topped with nutritious vegetables and nuts, along with a sprinkle of dried cranberries for sweetness. The fresh cranberry dressing has a splash of orange that brings all of the flavors together. Pair it with a cup of soup, or add some protein with roasted chickpeas or grilled chicken for a full meal.

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There are plenty of healthy foods to be found throughout the holiday season. Instead of focusing on what you should avoid, focus on eating more of these foods this time of year.

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This year, think beyond cookies and restaurant gift cards, and help your friends and family reach their fitness goals by giving these non-food gifts.

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You can enjoy the flavors of the season without overloading on unhealthy foods. This crustless pumpkin pie is sweetened with banana to reduce the added sugar. A small amount of whole wheat flour in the pumpkin filling creates a dessert that can be sliced and served like any pie, but without the crust you save calories and saturated fat.

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Your activity level during the holidays could be the difference between maintaining your weight and gaining unwanted pounds. The more you move, the more calories you burn. Taking advantage of every opportunity to make the holidays more active will help you reach your fitness goals.

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You don’t have to give up all of your favorite foods to live a healthier lifestyle. By making small changes at home you can improve the nutrition of many foods that are considered unhealthy.

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This quick and easy recipe allows you to get a turkey dinner on the table in minutes. It’s packed with protein and low in saturated fat. With the flavors of the holiday season, this recipe provides an easy way to improve nutrition and lessen the stress of your holiday meal.

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Weight loss boils down to creating a calorie deficit. This can be accomplished by eating fewer calories or by burning more calories through physical activity. It’s often debated whether changing the diet or increasing exercise is the better method, but research supports that long term weight loss is best achieved by using a combination of both. If we rely only on dietary changes or increased exercise to lose weight, problems could arise.

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As the days shorten in the winter, some of us get a case of the winter blues. It’s called seasonal affective disorder (SAD); a form of mild depression during the fall and winter that isn’t present other times of year. It’s estimated that some form of SAD affects about 25 percent of the population.

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This nutritious and filling dish can be eaten alone as a vegetarian meal, but it also serves as a delicious side dish for fish or poultry. Farro, a type of whole wheat, cooks up with a nutty flavor and chewy texture that goes well with the firm, sweet carrots and soft, protein-rich chickpeas.

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