We overbought eggs for Easter weekend and couldn’t possibly use them all for coloring. Three-dozen have a use-by date of May 15 and we’ve been, er, scrambling to use … Read Full Post

Have you seen the About.com homepage lately? It’s chock full of the top advice from all the Guides here at About.com. It’s got advice for everybody — the latest … Read Full Post

I recently went on vacation. My first vacation in seven years. During that time, I decided to go “no-tech” as part of my vacation relaxation. … Read Full Post

Ah, the weather is finally heating up which means it’s time to cool down with a cold and frosty sweet treat. If your idea of a warm-weather nibble is a vanilla ice cream cone, consider this: at 350 calories, you’re … Continue reading →

U.S. Federal Trade Commission regulators announced a crack-down Tuesday on Web sites selling acai berry weight-loss products with faked endorsements supposedly from reputable news outlets including CNN and USA Today.The FTC has asked federal courts to freeze the assets of … Continue reading →

A new blog series called “Smart Snack!” takes the place of “Smart Swaps!” on Saturdays starting this week. Every edition will help you learn a few smart snacking choices … Read Full Post

It’s all too easy to be unrealistic about what we expect from diets — or ourselves — when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off. This is … Read Full Post

Despite what you may have heard, there is no food that can literally “melt” belly fat. But, eating certain types of food may make losing your spare tire a … Read Full Post

Last week I bemoaned my breakfast boredom. This week, I am reviewing a product that single-handedly has helped me banish my a.m. meal malaise. I have been a fan of the Smart Ones frozen meal varieties for a long time … Continue reading →

Springtime shopping in your weekend plans? Eating at the mall doesn’t have to spell diet disaster. Check out these tasty options for food court fixes for around 300 calories or … Read Full Post