Healthy cooking starts with choosing the right foods at the grocery store. If your kitchen is stocked with wholesome ingredients, all of your meals with be good for you and your family.

Shopping for healthy foods isn't too difficult, but it helps to have a grocery list ready. Take your list to the store and stick to buying the items on your list and don't add any extra junk foods. In fact, just stay out of the junk food aisles and you will do just fine. Learn how to make a healthy grocery list.

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Will you be traveling during this holiday season? When you're on the road, it may seem like healthy food is difficult to find and that you're doomed to eat junk food until you reach your destination. But that doesn't have to be the case; you can find healthy foods while you're traveling if you know where to look.

Many convenience stores offer fresh fruit (you just need to search beyond the greasy chips and candy bars that are usually displayed prominently). You might want to pack a small cooler with fresh snacks and beverages that you have at home. This also saves you money since many things at the convenience stores are a little more expensive than what you already bought at the grocery store. Here are some more of my tips for healthy eating when you travel.

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Have you started your holiday shopping yet? If you have some cooks on your gift list, I have some really great ideas that would be great for any kitchen. Having the right tools makes cooking healthy foods so much easier. Read my Top Picks for Healthy Cooking Gifts

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We are officially into the holiday season and that means lots of parties and get-togethers, lots of fun - and lots food and drink. Mostly high-calorie, not-good-for-you food and drink.

This year you can have a healthy and happy holiday season with these sumptuous recipes thanks to Women's Health magazine. These eight low-fat and low-calorie ideas for holiday treats will cover every facet of the holiday season - all the way from Hanukkah to New Years Day.

Try all eight of these easy-to-make updated holiday favorites.

One of my favorites is the Roasted Pears with Feta. They are delicious, warm and cheesy, yet low in calories and so easy to make. They are the perfect healthy addition to your next holiday bash.

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