In my September newsletter, I’ll cover the latest Skinny Chef webcasts on Sharpening Knives and Cooking with Spices. Looking for other ways to prepare for fall? It’s easier than you think with the Skinny Chef Blog, packed with simple, do-ahead ideas and tips for healthy people on the go. With articles like 10 Healthy Ideas for School Lunches and 10 Healthy Summer Habits to Take Back to the Office, it’s a cinch to add healthy habits to your busy schedule.

I was walking in my neighborhood with my good friend Bernadette who recently had two gorgeous twins. I started wondering – what is the best way to fit in health this fall when she’ll be spending more time at the office?

In this episode, we talk about old-fashioned traditions surrounding milk. Granny tells us about a glass milk bottle shaped like a baby, and how milk was delivered to her home when she was just a girl.

Audio clip: Adobe Flash Player (version 9 or above) is required to play this audio clip. Download the latest version here. You also need to have JavaScript enabled in your browser.

Need your vitamin C? Look no further, between fresh tomatoes and red bell pepper you’re getting a huge helping of vitamin C with a this sweet and savory salad. Fresh goat cheese adds a note of creaminess without too much fat.

Shrimp add flavor and low-fat protein to this easy veggie side dish. It’s a fast way to use up the best a summer vegetable garden has to offer. Enjoy a slice of cornbread or toast some whole wheat pita to make it a main course for two.

Zucchini is such a tender vegetable, you can enjoy it without even having to turn on your stove. Eat it raw during the summer, when zucchini is at its peak. If you want to make this ahead of time, combine all the ingredients, but save the ricotta and fresh herbs to use right before you serve it.

Who doesn’t love the summer months, the sun, fresh fruits and veggies, and best of all, time to play and rest? Eating light is easier in the summer, but what happens when fall weather hits, kids start back to school, and life at the office gets hectic?

When you’re always on the go, packing school lunch is sometimes last on your list. Don’t let lunchtime get stale! Use these simple tips to make lunch fun but most of all healthy.

Knives, the cornerstone of cooking, are the most important and versatile kitchen tool that we have! Using sharp knives makes cooking fun, because you can work with ease, chop faster, and prepare meals that taste fresher.

The short answer is yes – that is, if you chew gum with sugar. So, what about sugarless gum?

The holiday season is a wonderful opportunity to connect with friends and family, and to celebrate and share the big and small events of the year. If you love entertaining, but wonder how to pull it off smoothly, download my latest digital booklet on Healthy Holiday Entertaining with how-to tips and recipes for five holiday cookies...