With the beginning of yet another year, many people made resolutions to live healthier and happier in 2009 by making lasting changes. In my February 2009 newsletter, I am highlighting my personal resolutions and review recent developments on SkinnyChef.com.

Who doesn’t like to make their New Year’s resolutions last throughout the year? In this segment, which aired in January 2009 on Better TV, I share easy tricks that allow you to ditch the diet and still lose weight!

Octopus, duck, and animal crackers, oh my! And all in one dish? Food Network’s newest series, “Chopped” airs tonight at 10 pm, where chefs sweat it out over weird food combos to please the palate.

Eating right just got easier! In the November 2008 issue of Self Magazine, I share delicious suggestions for breakfast, lunch, snacks, dinner and dessert – for each day of the week! Simply buy what’s on the shopping list to make a week’s worth of tasty, low-calorie meals.

This morning, I read a study entitled “Women less able to suppress hunger than men”. Before I talk about ways to calm hunger, let’s take a look at the link between hunger and health.

Are processed foods to blame for the sharp rise in obesity? To answer this, let’s shed some light on what additives are commonly found in processed foods, and then turn to the potential solutions.

Study yoga February 27 through March 1, 2009 with the legendary yoga master, Sri Dharma Mittra who has influenced hundreds of thousands of aspirants in his more than 45 years of teaching.

My friend Maridel Reyes recently talked about a very real dilemma that many of us “health focused” folks face: There are times when we simply can’t exercise during the busy times in our lives. Check out my five tips on sneaking in exercise!

Last month, I saw a commercial where a mother was throwing a birthday party for her five-year old. She had a fruit drink that was sweetened with high fructose corn syrup and another mother scolded her for serving it. So, what is high-fructose corn syrup, and could it be harmful?

Americans may reduce the amount they spend on food in response to a sour economy but some experts fear they may pick up weight in the process.

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...