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 | From Hilary Pollack, your About Food Editor 
Oh, look at the time--it's 2014! Time to crawl out of that New Year's Eve hangover and get to work on those resolutions. That might mean a tearful but much-needed goodbye to the bottomless bowls of cookies, candy, and other unhealthy treats that we've been splurging on pretty consistently since Thanksgiving. (We'll miss you, Pumpkin Cheesecake. See you next November.) So, you know what to do: cool it on the sugar, embrace the plant-based, cut back on refined carbs, and remind yourself that healthy food actually tastes good as long as you eat fresh. And remember, our Food Experts are here to help! Want more from About.com Food? Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for daily recipes, cooking tips, and more. | |
Go Green!
 You may have heard this before, but vegetables are good for you! It's time to actually heed this information and cozy up to broccoli, cauliflower, kale, and our other nutrient-packed plant pals. Get seasonal with Roasted Carrots and Parsnips or wean yourself off of the indulgences with Low Fat Hot Artichoke Dip--once you remember how delicious veggies can be, you'll crave them.
| V is for Vegan
 Many of us love our Christmas hams and beef tenderloins, but cutting out or cutting back on these fatty meats is an easy way to improve your heart health, lower cholesterol levels, and maintain a healthy weight (among other benefits). Vegan foods are more prevalent and popular than ever--and for good reason. Feast on Low-Fat Tofu Enchiladas or Sweet Potato and Edamame Burritos and we promise that you won't miss meat.
| Low-Cal Comfort
 Many people struggle with eating nutritiously during the winter months because hey, it's cold outside! There's nothing like a blanket of snow to trigger serious comfort-food cravings; we get it. But, not all comfort food has to pack on the pounds. You can still enjoy winter favorites while cutting back on your calorie intake--just ask our Low Calorie Cooking Expert or start with our guide to low-calorie snacks.
| Satisfying Soups
 One of our favorite ways to stay cozy without face-planting into a trough of mac 'n' cheese is by enjoying a hot, savory bowl of soup. From classic Potato Leek to cold-busting Turkey Soup with Herb Dumplings, there's more than one way to take a spoon to these satisfying recipes.
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