Pizza is one of those international foods that has become an American classic. But a lot of people consider pizza to be “junk or fast food”. But how bad is it for you, really? And how can you make a simple, mess-free, healthier version?

Entertaining is one of the many ways I celebrate and enjoy eating healthy meals. Sharing something delicious that is also nourishing can be a great way to gather friends and family around the dinner table without too much fuss in the kitchen.

I love to host a party around Halloween time – dressing up is optional, eating is a must! And every year I’m reminded of a story my Granny tells at Halloween – she is the queen of holiday celebrations and always had plenty of food, decorations and guests.

Hands down, Thanksgiving is the biggest cooking holiday out there. Some of the foods that are served at the Thanksgiving table are actually healthy foods that have gotten a bad rap because of the way they are prepared, so here are four ways to lighten up the classic recipe without compromising a lot on taste!

I was doing some internet searches on carving pumpkins and I came across this cute idea on stenciling. So if you’re interested, stencil your pumpkin for Halloween and then cook it a few days later, waste not want not!

Ramen noodles are the college student’s best friend – they’re cheap, filling and taste great. But what happens when you graduate from college and want to start making smarter, and even better-tasting choices?

When I was a teenager, I was a real “slumping sally” and had the worst posture ever. As I’ve gotten older, I really see the importance of having good posture – it is much more important to your health than just being “proper”.

Too much sugar will make you fat, but too much artificial sweetener will … do what exactly? Kill you? Make you thinner? Or have absolutely no effect at all? This week marks the 40th anniversary of the Food and Drug Administration’s decision to ban cyclamate,

Include exercise at least three time a week” is advice we have all heard constantly from health care and wellness experts. We know exercise is good for the heart, great for your figure, and might even help you to score the date of your dreams, but can exercise make you a happier person?

I could spend hours talking about food and there are always new studies to read and thing to learn about nutrition. Just for fun, I’ve decided to have a little “blog quiz” monthly to see how much Skinny Chef readers really know.

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...