Meditate takes a little time. This may be seem like an impossibility with your busy schedule, but putting aside time for yourself, just ten minutes is a great start on your way to a calming meditation practice.

When I first posted on dietary supplements, one of my readers asked about resveratrol and what to look out for when considering different brands. It’s an interesting question, so let me explain my thoughts on the topic.

Mint has a refreshing taste that almost everyone likes. It goes well with savories and sweets alike – fruit, frozen yogurt, chocolate pudding, lamb, peas, cucumbers and tea. In my latest post on AOL Food, I reveal one of my favorite Mediterranean flavor combos – mint and tomato!

“Oh, it was the “Drinking Man’s Diet!” he said casually as my eyes bugged out. The diet consists of several tablespoons of safflower oil every day, as well as all the cheese, meats, and vegetables you want – but no bread or pasta – oh and all the booze you can drink…

A few viewers wrote in with questions about 2% milk vs. skim and why I tell families to make the swap. My recommendation mainly has to do with saturated fat, that we know is hazardous to heart health.. but here’s the full scoop.

Both fruit and unsweetened fruit juices offer nutritional benefits – and heck, they both taste good! But what if you are trying to lose or maintain weight? Is fruit or juice better to consume? Time to find out.

Parents want their kids to eat healthy, but no one wants to hear “yuck” or “gross” when they put dinner on the table. Getting kids to eat whole grains is not hard when you start with things that kids know and already like. Try these easy swaps before trying something totally new!

“Ginger?” I asked after she told me that she often chews and swallows a 1-inch piece of fresh ginger whenever she gets a bout of heartburn. I know that ginger has been used often to calm nausea, but I’ve never heard it used in this way…

Did you see my latest post on AOL about turmeric? It’s being evaluated for its ability to soothe skin disorders like psoriasis, calm the nervous system and PMS. In my research, I came across other interesting uses of turmeric – including an automotive one I bet you’ve never heard of!

Are you familiar with the “Dog Whisperer” TV show? One of the recent episodes dealt with a dog that simply refused to eat – and one of questions Cesar asked the dog owners stuck with me the rest of day…

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...