Latest from Casey Seidenberg

How to make popcorn a healthy snack

Sure, the movie theater version has a bad rep. But you can make it nutritiously on a stove-top or with an air popper and the right oils and seasonings.

April 10, 2019

Seeking an alternative to soy sauce? Healthier condiments and how to use them.

Trade peanut sauce for tahini, coleslaw for sauerkraut or kimchi, Parmesan cheese for nutrition yeast.

March 20, 2019

How an anti-inflammatory diet can help tame an autoimmune condition

A healthy lifestyle can help keep the immune system balanced while less healthy situations can trigger the immune system to overreact.

February 18, 2019

7 steps for getting sick kids back on their feet

Probiotics, prebiotics and protein are among the approaches that will help.

January 16, 2019

On a health kick? What to order (and watch out for) at Sweetgreen, Chop’t, Cava and Beefsteak

These fast-casual spots are a huge step up from fast-food joints, but not everything on the menu is good for you.

January 2, 2019

Snack drawers and other ways to teach kids to eat in moderation

Children need to learn to recognize their own hunger and satiety cues without input from parents.

December 20, 2018

An air fryer offers a healthier way to cook foods kids will love

Chicken wings, veggie chips, leftovers and even brownies come out nicely in this countertop appliance.

December 6, 2018

You’ve seen these uncommon fruits. Here’s what to do with them.

Fun facts, nutritional information and serving suggestions about persimmons, star fruit, dragon fruit, litchi and horned melons.

November 26, 2018

Let picky eaters play with their food, and don’t force ‘thank you’ tastes

The key is to stop pressuring kids and to make mealtime positive.

November 5, 2018