Food & Nutrition

When friends and family gather, what works best for food, keeping the conversation going, entertaining/occupying guests of all ages and other hosting details? We're looking for budget-friendly hacks, energy-saving shortcuts (yours, not the power company's), and ways to navigate the holiday season. ...

The days of daily weigh-ins and stressing over numbers may be the wrong way to look at our weight, according to a Cleveland Clinic doctor. ...

If you search for weight loss tips on social media, you’re going to be flooded with videos from different influencers. But before you take any of their advice, it’s important to make sure they have the right credentials to back up their claims. ...

We never drank water growing up. I don't recall a single car ride, including three trips from Akron to Phoenix, where we had access to water in the car. It simply never occurred to my parents that four kids in a car without air conditioning would want or need something to drink. ...

There’s nothing like fresh herbs to add that “je ne sais quoi” to favorite entrees. But how do you grow the perfect herbs for your culinary masterpieces if you’ve moved to a smaller home or condo with limited garden space? Growing herbs in containers is the answer. ...

Elephant ears and an Italian sausage sandwich. That's my favorite fair food combo. Add in great people watching opportunities, and I'm in heaven. You can get a jump on the fair food season with the free Cuyahoga County Fair Food Walk-Thru set for Sat., May 17 and Sun., May 18 at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds in Berea from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. each day. ...

Local farmers markets are starting to gear up, and that means it's time to apply for a free voucher to take advantage of locally grown veggies, fruits, herbs and more. We include a long list of local farmers markets for you to visit. ...

Since we have control over 80% of our health and wellness outcomes, it’s up to each of us to integrate these principles for our own good. Even better is joining a community of like-minded folks who will help us to not only stay on track but offer joy along the journey. ...