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With the 80-20 rule, healthy eating allows indulgences …

March is National Nutrition Month. Many experts say how you eat is equally important to what you eat. Here’s the best way to eat healthy …

by Michelle Sutton-Kerchner Candy is available in full force right now. Here’s how to scare away those sugar cravings … The scariest part of Halloween isn’t the onslaught of trick-or-treaters knocking at your door.  The real danger lies in the abundance of sweets that surround this holiday. It is hard to resist the extensive variety. You may not have enjoyed some of these since childhood. Retro candy often makes a comeback this time of year, enticing us even more with its limited availability. Tame candy-binging with these four tips. After all, Thanksgiving dinner is quickly approaching. You don’t want to outgrow your wardrobe by year’s end. 1. Fight Fire with Fire Satisfy your craving with naturally sweet foods. Put away the candy dish, which may have grown to bowl size thanks to Halloween. In its place, keep fresh, washed fruit conveniently ready to grab. Make it festive. Add plastic spiders, goblins, and mini pumpkins to the display. Mix up dried fruit, such as raisins, cranberries, and apricots. Mini-packs make great giveaways.   2. Walk the Neighborhood Whether with trick-or-treaters or on your own, this gets you moving and away from the candy exchange. You’ll still feel part of the festivities. …

The foods we craved all season are upon us. Here's how to enjoy holiday festivities without sacrificing healthy habits!

It's Halloween! Candy is on the brain, which can mean it's soon to be on the hips. Treat yourself without being tricked into a long-term setback ...