Apart from the Middle East, the pomegranate is also native to Northern India, and is now grown in California and Arizona. You can also find them at local delis and fruit stands, chilly grocery store produce isles, and in the kitchens of America’s top chefs. But what about the health benefits? Were the ancient sages right?

The nation’s obesity epidemic is exacting a heavy toll: The rate of new diabetes cases caused by overweight and obesity nearly doubled in the United States in the past 10 years according to a new study by CDC’s Karen Kirtland.

Apart from its myriad health benefits, quinoa happens to have a low glycemic index compared to other whole grains. The glycemic index rates food based on how much they make your blood sugar rise – that’s why whole unprocessed foods that are low in sugar and high in fiber are touted for their health benefits.

You may literally have to add it to your to-do list, but scheduling a good night’s sleep could be one of the smartest health priorities you set. It’s not just daytime drowsiness you risk when shortchanging yourself on your seven to eight hours.

Paris is a city that a food lover can never tire of – seriously. It’s incredibly well equipped when it comes to the small pleasures in life, sipping delectable wines, nibbling artisanal cheese, doing a little shopping, or simply strolling along the Seine.

Why is comfort food so good and why can it actually be good for you? In this segment on Better TV, Jennifer showcased comfort food classics like mac and cheese and chili and explains how you can satisfy your comfort food cravings the skinny way.

Now that the summer holidays are over and everyone is back to their usual work routines, it is the perfect time to make healthy habits part of that routine. Learn how to cook healthy meals on a budget, find out about great tips for healthy entertaining, and settle in with a new healthy cookbook.

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...