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

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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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Making your own hot chocolate takes only minutes and allows you to reduce the sugar and artificial sweeteners found in store-bought mixes. This recipe uses milk to add protein and honey for natural sweetness.

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Marketers of fad diets know how to target your weaknesses and play on your desire to lose weight, but remember that these diets are not the answer to achieving long-term health and weight loss. In fact, they can be downright dangerous. When you feel the lure of a fad diet, keep yourself on the right track by remembering these key points:

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During the holidays, it's tempting to throw your workouts by the wayside with the promise to start again after the New Year. Research shows that de-training occurs within a few weeks when regular exercise stops. It's better to shift to maintenance workouts than to stop altogether and lose what you've worked hard to gain. Even if you need to reduce the time of each session or cut back one workout a week, maintaining the momentum of your regular exercise routine is much easier than stopping and trying to re-establish it again later.

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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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Properly using leftovers is a great way to increase the efficiency of home cooking. For example, a big slow cooker of pinto beans can be used for several days as a hearty lunch, a filling for breakfast burritos, and a side dish for tacos. While leftovers are great, you should familiarize yourself with best practices for avoiding foodborne illnesses.

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From late October through December, special foods and lack of exercise result in holiday weight gain. Studies suggest adults gain as many as 5 lbs during the holiday season. This year, avoid ruining all of your hard work with these tips.

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If you want holiday flavors without refined carbohydrates and excess sodium, try this shredded Brussels sprouts salad. It uses similar seasonings as your favorite holiday stuffing but is loaded with healthy vegetables.

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