Eatingwell on Shine

Low-fat football snacks for tight ends

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Even though I love football dearly, I love game-time snacks even more. But my husband and I are watching our waistlines, so instead of super-greasy fried food and creamy dips, I whip up these healthy low-cal football snacks instead.

3 foods to eat when you overeat

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I love food and from time to time, like on Thanksgiving, I've been known to eat too much. I can immediately tell I've overindulged when my pants get too tight, but I never thought about the damage I'm doing to my body. But there's something I can do to rebound—research suggests that these 3 foods will help undo the damage caused by a rich meal.

Really easy post-thanksgiving dinners—really

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I put my heart and soul into cooking the Thanksgiving meal, and in the days afterward the last place I want to be is in the kitchen. I know I'll still have to eat, but I'm going to give myself a break with some easy, ultra-quick dinner recipes.

3 breakfasts to head off winter weight gain

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Let's face it, during the holidays most of our eating rules—mine included—fall by the wayside. But there's one that I absolutely don't give up: eating breakfast. Find out what 3 ingredients I include in my breakfasts to head off winter weight gain.

6 instant healthy snacks for the holiday road trip

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My fiancé and I do tons of road-tripping during the holidays. To save time and money, we snack in the car rather than stop for a meal along the way. We never leave home without two big containers of water—one for each of us—and a bag full of quick healthy snacks to keep us going the whole car-ride long. Here are some of my favorites.

Guess who likes vegetables more: boys or girls?

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I'm offering my son a wide variety of foods and spices (curry!) with the hope that he'll be an adventurous eater. But after I recently read that boys and girls prefer different foods, I realized there may be more influencing kids' food preferences than what we put on their plates. Find out which foods boys and girls like and get yummy recipes and tips to get your sons and daughters to eat more fruits and vegetables.

5 amazing thanksgiving entrées for vegetarians

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I’ve been an on-and-off vegetarian since I was a teenager and the one holiday I’ve always dreaded most is Thanksgiving. I mean, isn’t it all about the turkey? While I get stuck eating starchy sides and dry stuffing, everyone else gets the main attraction, plus gravy. So I smartened up and started bringing a really fantastic meatless entrée to share. Here are some of my favorite vegetarian alternatives to Thanksgiving turkey. They’re so rich and satisfying—even the meat eaters will want some on their plate.

3 last-minute tips for perfect turkey

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The first time I hosted Thanksgiving dinner I was terrified. Mostly I was terrified about the prospect of roasting a turkey. Thankfully, that ended up being the easiest part of my day. And with these 3 last-minute tips for perfect turkey and delicious Thanksgiving recipes, it will be the easiest part of your Thanksgiving day too.

Mashed potatoes: just as good as Mom’s, but healthier

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For some people, Thanksgiving is all about turkey or pumpkin pie. For my sister and me, it's all about mashed potatoes. The first thing we put on our plates is a big pile of potatoes—everything else is just garnish. But when I watched my mom make my beloved mashed potatoes one year I was horrified at all of the butter and cream she added. You can make delicious mashed potatoes that are healthier. Here are 4 delicious recipes to try this Thanksgiving.

Our most popular sweet potato casserole recipe

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What’s the best item on the Thanksgiving menu? The jury is out when it comes to the best dish at Thanksgiving dinner. Some people see the roast turkey as the star of the meal, but for me it’s all about the classic Thanksgiving sides and desserts and sweet potato casserole is at the top of my list.