healthy eating

Struggling to keep your New Year's resolutions? Learn why habits fail and discover practical tips to make them stick. Read on for a successful year ahead.

A little bit of cinnamon and ginger add wonderful flavor to this soup. 

(Serves 4)

Ingredients

• 3 ½ c. winter squash, any type, cooked
• 1 T olive oil
• 1 c. onion, chopped
• 1 T garlic, chopped
• 4 oz. roasted red pepper
• 3 c. chicken stock
• ½ c. dry white wine...

Use this spice endlessly when looking for no-salt alternative flavoring.

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon marjoram
• 2 teaspoons basil
• 1 teaspoon black or white pepper
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Mix and store the above ingredients in an...

Halloween is here, and as you admire your mountain of sweets, you realize it's probably not the best idea to eat all that candy. After sorting through your treats and picking out your favorites, what should you do with the leftover candy? Here are a few ideas!

Donate

Donating your...

Curious about sweeteners? Learn how sugar, honey, stevia and more impact your health, plus tips for making smarter choices. Read on for helpful info!

Who are we, exactly? 

For a long time, this age-old question has been holding a special place in the realms of philosophy and religion. However, science also has come up with an answer, though it may not be what you're expecting. 

Consider this: A 2016 study found that the number...

Healthy eating should always be a top priority, but when you're tired it's easier to choose the chips and chocolate than the complicated meal on Pinterest that needs to be prepared from scratch. Make your life easier, and live healthier with meal preparation. Set aside a day once a week...

Try this yummy vegetarian version of chili. This recipe was a winner in our Simply Slow Cookin' contest. 

Serves 8

Ingredients

• ½ c. olive oil
• 4 onions, chopped
• 2 green bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 2 red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 14 oz. package firm...

This recipe was a winner in our Simply Slow Cookin' contest. Congratulations to Colleen Reidy, Heart and Vascular Center, UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester, MA 

Serves 8

Ingredients

• 1 boneless pork loin roast (2 to 3 lbs.)
• ½ t salt
• ¼ t pepper
• ¼ t paprika
• 1...

Try your garden zucchini in this recipe. This recipe was a winner in our Simply Slow Cookin' contest. Congratulations to Autum Kukowski, Pediatric Urology, Children's Medical Center - University Campus, Worcester, MA 

Serves 8

Ingredients

• 4 small or 2 large zucchinis, ends cut off
• 1 lb. ground turkey, cooked
• 8...