Olives, walnuts, capers enliven steak

Sauteed steak flavored with the bountiful produce of the Mediterranean – olives, walnuts and capers – provides a 15-minute dinner.

'Good' cholesterol's heart benefits challenged

Having naturally high levels of "good" cholesterol doesn't lower the risk of heart attacks as believed.

Healthy Helpings: Plant the seed for a healthy heart

As many people look for a way to lower their cholesterol, plant sterols are gaining in popularity.

Vail Colorful Cooking column: Time to picnic

It's picnic time in the high country. Whether your camping, biking, hiking or rafting, picnic food is probably stuffed in your pack. Sandwiches are one of my favorite "to go" items since they are filling, easy and mo Copyright 2012 Vail Daily. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. Vail Daily Vail Colorful Cooking column: Time to picnic ...

You Really Are What You Eat

If your mental image of an older person is someone frail and thin, it may be time for an update. For the generation currently moving through middle age and beyond, a new concern is, well, growing: obesity. Government figures show that Americans in their 60s today are about 10 pounds heavier than their counterparts of just a decade ago. And an even more worrisome bulge is coming: A typical woman ...