http://www.sheknows.com/authors/michele-borboa-ms/articles Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:15:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/844247/healthy-halloween-party-recipes With sweets and treats being the focal point of Halloween, it's hard to believe that this candy-filled holiday can also be a healthy and delicious affair. If you're hosting a Halloween gathering, we dare you to spring these healthy Halloween party recipes on your hungry holiday guests. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/844247/healthy-halloween-party-recipes Michele Borboa, MS Tue, 18 Oct 2011 09:15:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/844201/gluten-free-halloween-recipes Not only is October the month for Halloween goodies, it's also Celiac Awareness Month. Whether you’re managing celiac disease or gluten-intolerance, these gluten-free Halloween recipes will make your haunted holiday a scrumptious affair. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/844201/gluten-free-halloween-recipes Michele Borboa, MS Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/844127/slow-cooker-recipes-for-fall With your family's jam-packed work and school schedules getting even more loaded with the upcoming holidays, let the slow cooker become your best kitchen friend. Put your favorite lean proteins and vegetables in the "crock" in the morning and you'll have a hearty, balanced meal when you come home for dinner. You can even slow cook a dessert to satisfy your kids' sweet tooth cravings. Here are three sumptuous slow cooker recipes for fall. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/844127/slow-cooker-recipes-for-fall Michele Borboa, MS Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:30:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/844123/warm-wonderful-autumn-cocktails Gone are the summer days of light, chilled and refreshing cocktails. Now we have to make way for the more substantial, body-warming drinks of fall, featuring pumpkin, apple and cinnamon flavors. Here are a few of our favorite autumn cocktails to serve for the holidays or whenever you feel like cozying up to a rich, warm and wonderful drink. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/844123/warm-wonderful-autumn-cocktails Michele Borboa, MS Mon, 10 Oct 2011 06:22:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/843697/10-awesome-retailers-that-support-breast-cancer-awareness According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, this year nearly 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than 40,000 will die from the disease. This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and if you want to do more than wear a pink ribbon pin, but aren’t up to doing a 3-Day for the Cure, we’ve got a better idea! Why not shop for the cause? Finance expert Andrea Woroch shares the top 10 retailers supporting breast cancer awareness this month. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/843697/10-awesome-retailers-that-support-breast-cancer-awareness Michele Borboa, MS Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:45:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/842919/what-is-agave Maligned as dietary poison by many, sugar and high fructose corn syrup are taking a back seat to more natural sweeteners. Agave nectar has been increasing in popularity since the '90s and is now one of the most sought after natural sweeteners by the health-conscious. But what is agave and is it any healthier than other sweeteners? Here's more on agave and a few tasty agave recipes. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/842919/what-is-agave Michele Borboa, MS Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:50:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/842611/rachael-rays-healthy-school-meals Do you cringe at the thought of your child eating day after day of cafeteria food? Rachael Ray feels your pain and has partnered up with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation to create healthy school food recipes and make them available to every school in the United States for free. Here’s more on the initiative and a healthy cafeteria recipe. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/842611/rachael-rays-healthy-school-meals Michele Borboa, MS Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:45:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/842579/ethnic-recipes-to-spice-up-your-diet If your mostly All-American diet is making your taste buds yawn, it's high time to spice up your meal planning with global recipes featuring new ingredients and tantalizing flavors. We've pulled the following ethnic recipes from three of our favorite new cookbooks. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/842579/ethnic-recipes-to-spice-up-your-diet Michele Borboa, MS Mon, 26 Sep 2011 09:50:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/842259/make-ahead-recipes-for-busy-back-to-school-schedules The lazy days of summer are over and the jam-packed school schedule has taken over your time. Getting a healthy meal on the table can seem like an impossible feat…until you stock your freezer with make-ahead meals that can be reheated in 30 minutes or less and have minimal clean up! Here are three of my favorite make-ahead recipes for busy family schedules. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/842259/make-ahead-recipes-for-busy-back-to-school-schedules Michele Borboa, MS Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/842235/fall-recipes-using-the-healthiest-fall-fruits-and-vegetables Celebrate the flavors of fall by filling your family's dinner plates with in-season fruits and vegetables. Whether you visit your local farmers market or take a list of seasonal produce with you to the supermarket, eating with the seasons will bolster your diet with fruits and veggies at their peak nutrient-density and freshest flavor. Here are eight of the healthiest fall fruits and vegetables along with recipes to help you with your weekly meal planning. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/842235/fall-recipes-using-the-healthiest-fall-fruits-and-vegetables Michele Borboa, MS Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:41:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/842169/warming-up-with-comfort-food Whether it's the bone-chilling weather or you're having a temporary bout of the blues, cozy up to these warm and wonderful comfort food recipes. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/842169/warming-up-with-comfort-food Michele Borboa, MS Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:00:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/841917/fitness-contest-train-like-a-pro-with-billy-miller If you're dying of boredom with your current workout plan, we've got a motivation-pumping fitness contest for you! Promax Nutrition invites you to Train Like a Pro with NFL tight end Billy Miller. Here are details on the contest and Miller's top training tips. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/841917/fitness-contest-train-like-a-pro-with-billy-miller Michele Borboa, MS Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:11:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/841897/national-yoga-month-yoga-gear-wear-and-more Whether you’re a seasoned yogi or a yoga novice, you can celebrate National Yoga Month with new yoga gear, wear and workouts. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/841897/national-yoga-month-yoga-gear-wear-and-more Michele Borboa, MS Sat, 24 Sep 2011 16:25:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/841833/kids-asthma-tips-to-keep-a-asthma-healthy-home More than 24 million Americans suffer from asthma, and 7 million of them are our kids. With school back in session, your kids are spending more time in enclosed spaces with other kids and are exposed to a wide range of germs and possible asthma triggers. We talked with Dr. Reynold Panettieri Jr., an asthma specialist at the University of Pennsylvania, about the dangers of asthma for kids and how we parents can help them manage the condition. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/841833/kids-asthma-tips-to-keep-a-asthma-healthy-home Michele Borboa, MS Fri, 16 Sep 2011 11:10:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/841571/traditional-tailgating-recipes-with-a-twist You may love those traditional tailgating dishes, but by the fourth or fifth game, those classic game day recipes can start to lose their appeal. You don't have to give your tailgating menu an overhaul -- simply give your favorite tailgating recipes a tasty twist. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/841571/traditional-tailgating-recipes-with-a-twist Michele Borboa, MS Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:18:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841567/5-step-weight-loss-plan-for-new-moms If you’re feeling like a fitness failure because you’ve been busy watching celebrity moms slim down to their pre-pregnancy bod just weeks after giving birth, it’s time to stop beating yourself up and remember that you don’t have live-in nannies, personal chefs and fitness experts on call 24/7. Instead of giving up on regaining your pre-preggo physique, follow this 5-step fitness plan that will whip you back into shape in a realistic time frame. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841567/5-step-weight-loss-plan-for-new-moms Michele Borboa, MS Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:16:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841565/important-nutrients-for-new-moms Following a healthy diet while you were pregnant was crucial for the growth and development of your baby, but getting the right nutrients after your baby is born is essential for your own health. After all, as a new mom, you’ve got to keep up your energy, regain your shape and enjoy your new little bundle of joy to the fullest. Here are important nutrients to include in your diet. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841565/important-nutrients-for-new-moms Michele Borboa, MS Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:06:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841561/caring-for-your-body-after-baby Of course your new baby is your primary focus, but your postpartum body needs attention like never before, too. Whether you had an easy natural childbirth or a long labor resulting in a C-section, you’ve got some healing to do. Here are five tips to care for your body after baby. http://www.sheknows.com/parenting/articles/841561/caring-for-your-body-after-baby Michele Borboa, MS Fri, 16 Sep 2011 01:34:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/841539/beats-for-boobs-support-breast-cancer-organizations You wear the pink ribbon pin, pass breast cancer info to your BFFs, and maybe even participate in your local Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. But if you're still feeling like you need to do more, we recommend Beats for Boobs, a fun event featuring art, fashion, food and music. Beats for Boobs is being held in three cities this year and will continue its mission to support locally focused breast cancer organizations. Here's more on the Beats for Boobs events. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/841539/beats-for-boobs-support-breast-cancer-organizations Michele Borboa, MS Mon, 12 Sep 2011 15:22:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/841275/do-you-know-your-cacao Cacao is more than the mix you use for that belly-warming mug of hot chocolate you sip on all winter. Cacao powder is a substance that comes from cacao beans, the fruit picked from the cacao tree. The botanical name for this tropical tree is Theobroma cacao, which means "food of the gods." Here's more on cacao, including how it's made and its health benefits. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/841275/do-you-know-your-cacao Michele Borboa, MS