» "Happy, healthy Thanksgiving "

Knowing how to avoid overindulging around the holidays is the first step toward success. Try these tricks to avoid unnecessary calories and fat.

» "Omega 3-6-9, oh my ... did you realize there is more than one kind? "

"When you hear or read ""essential fatty acid,"" the term omega-3 may come to mind, but did you know there are two other omegas? Here is what you need to know. "

» "Reduce fat, salt, and sugar with spices and herbs "

"To use less fat: Bake or broil meat, poultry, or fish. Remove skin from poultry. When you do use oil, use only small amounts and choose heart-healthy mono- or polyunsaturated types like olive, canola, or corn oil instead of butter. "

» 17 easy ways to eat healthier UPDATED!

"1. Load omelets and pizzas with onion, peppers, spinach, mushrooms, and other veggies instead of cheeses and meats. 2. Select nonfat milk, yogurt, and cheeses. "

» 6 things you can do to improve cholesterol and triglycerides

"1. Stop smoking if you're a smoker. 2. Eat less animal or saturated fat and more unsaturated fats like olive or canola oil. 3. Eat plenty of foods high in soluble fiber, like oats, apples, and beans. "

» A heart doctor's guide to fats

"Polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats are rich in antioxidants that can help lower your risk for heart disease. Easy ways to include these ""heart-healthy fats"" in meals include: Top salads with avocados, olives, and walnuts. "

» Cancer and weight UPDATED!

"In addition to not smoking, controlling your weight and making healthy food choices are the best things you can do to lower your risk for colon cancer and other types of cancer. One-third of all cancer deaths are linked to diet and lifestyle factors."

» Diet myths -- 5 big losers

5 diet myths and facts that are important to know.

» Flaxseed & omega-3s

"Sprinkle flaxseed into cereals, over green salads, or into a breakfast smoothie. The heart-healthy omega-3 oils found in these tiny seeds can help reduce your risk for heart disease, boost your immune system, and help prevent irregular heartbeats. "

» Healthy seafood 101 UPDATED!

"Eating seafood is a delicious way to obtain high-quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids, while avoiding high levels of cholesterol, fat, and calories. "

» Heart health -- What you can do to improve your cholesterol numbers

"Cholesterol is a type of blood fat that can increase your risk for heart disease when it's too high. LDL ""bad cholesterol"" can build up blockage in your blood vessels like junk in a water pipe. "

» Heart-healthy recipe tricks without sacrificing taste

"What you eat can greatly affect your heart's health. If your meals and snacks are regularly packed with saturated fats and sodium, your ticker might eventually take a time out. You don't have to sacrifice flavor for your heart to feel good. "

» Help for heartburn

"Place 6- to 9-inch blocks under the legs at your head of your bed to raise it. Try to eat at least two to three hours before lying down. Avoid overeating. If you're overweight, lose weight. Eat low-fat, high-protein foods. If you smoke, quit. "

» Holiday dinners - Extreme makeover Thanksgiving edition

Traditional Dinner: 2279 calories 109 grams of fat vs. Makeover Dinner: 1369 calories 32 grams of fat.

» How to use food labels UPDATED!

"Read the label before you buy. Many people get too much fat and salt (sodium), and not enough fiber. The ""Nutrition Facts"" on food labels can help you shop for healthy foods. We'll help you make sense of the numbers. "

» Limiting lil' ghosts' and goblins' candy consumption

How to keep Halloween healthy: Try to avoid giving your kids any unnecessary sugar earlier in the day so that whey they come home with their loot of sweets they can enjoy a few pieces without overdosing.

» Liquid calories add up quickly

"What you drink with and between meals can make or break your diet, especially if you're trying to control your weight. Compare these common drinks and their lower-calorie alternatives. "

» Making sense of your metabolism

Your metabolism is the series of processes by which food becomes energy for your body so you can do everything -- from breathing to playing basketball.

» Pasta sauce pointers

"In general, darker red pasta sauces have more of the cancer-fighting nutrient lycopene and are lower in fat than lighter red or white sauces, especially those loaded with cheese. "

» Preventing heart disease UPDATED!

Seven ways to prevent heart disease and stroke. Heart attacks and strokes kill close to a million people in the U.S. every year. The good news is you can do a lot to prevent them. 1. Stop smoking.

» Recipe switcheroo for a healthy you

Simple substitutions for more nutrition. Unsweetened applesauce for oil or butter; vanilla for sugar; pureed fruit for syrup.

» Separating the good from the bad

"Saturated fats and trans fats can raise your cholesterol as well as your risk for heart disease, while mono- and polyunsaturated fats can help protect your heart. "

» The skinny on fat

"What you need to know before you start cutting it out. Messages about fat are often contradictory and confusing. The truth is: Your body needs fat for warmth, padding, and to digest, absorb, and use important vitamins and nutrients that fight disease"

» Trans fat reminder

"To avoid trans fats in restaurants, skip deep-fried foods and ask your server if desserts are made using trans fats. Always check nutrition labels on packaged foods for the trans fat content. "

» Veggie burgers

"In addition to having far less fat and calories than hamburgers, veggie burgers have 3 to 5 grams of fiber per serving. Ground beef has no fiber. "

» Vitamin D & colon cancer

"A study of more than 500,000 adults in Europe found that those with the highest blood levels of vitamin D had a 40% reduced risk of colon cancer compared to those with lower levels. "

» Watching your cholesterol UPDATED!

Understanding Cholesterol. Too much cholesterol can cause heart disease. Heart disease is the number one killer of men and women in the U.S. What cholesterol does - Your body needs cholesterol. It helps keep cells healthy.

» Why we love EVOO

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is derived from the first pressing of the olives and has the most heart-healthy antioxidants. It also has more flavor and is extracted without the use of chemicals.