ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The first major nutritional overhaul of school meals in more than 15 years means most offerings — including the always popular pizza — will come with less sodium, more whole grains and a wider selection of fruits and vegetables on the side.
First lady Michelle Obama and Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced the...
Pediatrician Catherine Vigran has fought the devastation of diabetes and obesity among her young Latino patients in determined and personal ways.
She has told parents, in painful conversations, that they must feed their families differently or risk their children’s lives. Quarterly for the past three years, she has arranged healthy-...
Maybe there's a better way to say "Merry Christmas" than with cookies crammed with calories or fudge full of fat.
Although the holiday season is often a time of indulgence, many women appreciate getting a gift that won't increase the pounds they'll need to lose come the new year.
Megan Ward of Washington Terrace has lost 70 pounds...
Pasta with baby artichokes and ham is a simple dish that’s easy to prepare.
Skewered shrimp adds a colorful and light touch to this quick Italian meal.
The pasta dish is made with farfalle, which means butterflies, and this pasta looks like a bow or butterfly. Its shape is large enough to hold the vegetable...
