Eat Right

February 2012

Good Spirits

Good Spirits

Go ahead, raise your glass: A new Harvard study shows that women who imbibe just fi ve to seven drinks a week are 20 percent more likely to be in good health later in life.

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February 2012

Doughnut Do-Over

If the mere thought of rings of fried dough turns you into Homer Simpson, we’ve got a SHAPE approved alternative: Fonuts.

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February 2012

Build A Better Sandwich

Craving a BLT or Reuben—but not the calories? We’ve made over your lunch-time favorites by putting veggies center stage. Get your brown bag ready!

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February 2012

Probiotics: The Wonder Ingredient?

Get all the facts on this “friendly” bacteria.

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January 2012

In A Nutshell

Researchers call it “the pistachio principle”—we call it a lucky break.

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January 2012

What A Smart Cookie!

Love your holiday goodies…But not the holiday guilt? We can relate, so we lightened up four all-time favorite recipes. These treats hit the sweet spot between diet-friendly and decadent.

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December 2011

A Leg Up

Christmas drum(stick)roll, please: If you prefer dark meat to white, there’s no need to deny yourself come carving time.

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December 2011

Salad Daze

This “light lunch” contains more than 1000 calories! To pile your plate high without widening your waistline, try these slimming swaps.

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December 2011

Piece Talk

Been passing up pie? Sacrilege! Instead, learn how your favorites stack up (check out the shocking stats here) and easy ways to dial down the decadence.

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December 2011

Celebratory Sideshow

Stuffing, candied yams, green bean casserole…they’re all good—and heavy. This year, lighten your holiday load with these delicious vegan dishes from New York City’s Candle 79 restaurant.

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