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Beer, wine and liquor or spirits are three types of alcoholic beverages.

Healthful Habits

Eat Right and Drink Responsibly

Alcoholic beverages, such as wine, beer and spirits, have been enjoyed by people throughout history and they remain a popular choice. A single drink may add enjoyment to a meal but the key to gaining any potential health benefits comes from moderation.

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Make the Most of Your Time at Home

Whether it's a school break or a snow day, if you find yourself and your children at home, find productive and healthy ways to fill the time.

Advice for Holiday Cooks

Holidays and Celebrations

Advice for Holiday Cooks

Whether you're an experienced cook or preparing to host your first holiday gathering, a little food safety advice can go a long way in promoting a healthy and happy holiday dinner.

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Helpful Tips for Healthy Holiday Parties

The holidays are a great time for gathering with friends and family over food and drinks. With just a little preparation, you can enjoy celebratory foods mindfully and still experience all that the season has to offer.

Winter Foods for Kids

When the temperatures drop and the daylight hours are shorter, energy levels can take a big dip, right along with mood. These foods will help your kids stay healthy — and happy — this winter.

8 Tips for Allergy-Free Holidays

While common food allergens lurk in many traditional dishes served at Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa, a little preparation and planning can help keep your family safe during the holiday season.

Slow Cooker Tips for Busy Weeknights

Too busy to cook? Use a slow cooker. It does all the cooking for you while you're at work or busy with the kids, minimizing time spent in the kitchen.

Antioxidants: Protecting Healthy Cells

Antioxidants — such as vitamins C and E and carotenoids, which include beta-carotene, lycopene and lutein — help protect healthy cells from damage caused by free radicals.

Easy Ways to Boost Fiber in Your Daily Diet

Fiber is an essential nutrient. However, most Americans are falling far short of the recommended daily amount in their diets. Follow these tips to boost fiber in your diet.

5 Tips to Kick Bad Eating Habits to the Curb

Do you find yourself skipping breakfast? Or, maybe, you find yourself getting jitters from too much coffee? It might be time to kick those habits to the curb.

7 Kitchen Staples for Teen-Friendly Meals

Teens who can prepare their own meals eat healthier and learn responsibility for their food choices. To help your teen get cooking, stock your kitchen with these easy-to-prepare staples.

Tips for Preventing Constipation

While there are many possible causes of constipation, there are steps you can take to promote regular bowel movements.

Dietary Fiber

Although the body can't use fiber efficiently for fuel, it's an important part of a healthy eating plan and helps with a variety of health conditions.

5 Tips to Curb Your Late-Night Snacking

If you struggle with nighttime snacking, you're not alone. Stress and boredom are major culprits for late-night eating.

How Much Protein Should I Eat?

How much protein you need depends on several factors including age, sex, health status and activity level. Here's how to get the right amount from food sources.

What Is the Ketogenic Diet?

The ketogenic diet is a high-fat, moderate-protein, low-carbohydrate eating pattern, which differs from general, healthful eating recommendations.

Understanding Seed Oils

Seed oils are oils extracted from the seeds of certain plants. And while research suggests that a diet including seed oils is healthful, these oils have been blamed for conditions such as eczema, weight gain and inflammation. So, are these oils actually bad for your health?

Staying Away from Fad Diets

Conflicting claims, testimonials and hype by so-called "experts" can confuse even the most informed consumers when it comes to nutrition and body weight. The bottom line is simple: If a diet or product sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

What is Intermittent Fasting?

There are various types of intermittent fasting, and proponents claim that it can speed weight loss and reduce risk of certain diseases. Learn more!

Emphasizing Health vs. Weight for Body-Positive Thinking

If meal time discussions center on weight management, it's time to drop negative talk in favor of something more positive.

Nutrition Tips for Relieving Constipation

It’s a taboo subject but something that many people suffer from. Constipation, sometimes referred to as irregularity, is a problem with bowel movements.

"Negative-Calorie Foods" Still Count

Although many vegetables and fruits may be low in calories or provide a good source of dietary fiber, make no mistake, they still count toward a day's intake.

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