Pets can offer lessons on companionship, physical activity, sleep and nutrition.

Filling a quart jar with a variety of veggies, fruits, protein and grains can provide you with a balanced meal.

Adults 26 to 64 years old need seven to nine hours of sleep each night, and older adults (ages 65-plus) need seven to eight hours.

Now is a great time to enjoy fresh vegetables.

We all can benefit from stocking our refrigerators with healthful snacks.

An extra 100 calories per day may result in a 10-pound weight gain in a year.

Veggies provide fiber, fluid, vitamins and minerals and can help protect against some diseases.

Pulse foods are good for your heart and the rest of your body.

Homemade cheese is a hit.

Give beans a try on your menu.