As I shopped, I thought of several possibilities for health and safety-promoting gifts that won’t break your budget.

In 2025, create a plan for moderate physical activity and lessen your reach for added sugars, saturated fat and sodium.

If you have children or grandchildren, you might be especially interested in the American Academy of Pediatrics’ recommendations.

Some estimate that plastic bags may take 20 years to decompose.

Make a soup with what you have on hand.

Some studies have shown that teens drink twice as much soda as milk.

Consuming ultraprocessed foods can promote a range of health issues.

Canned fruits and vegetables can help us meet our nutrition requirements.

When your life situation changes, don’t hang up cooking and balanced meals.

I’ve been trying to help a single friend eat better by examining his current diet and steering him toward healthful, doable options.