Power up with pumpkin: Just 1/2 cup of canned pumpkin has nearly 400 percent of the daily value for Vitamin A and is a good source of Vitamin C, iron and fiber and it’s only 42 calories! Try it in smoothies, stirred into oatmeal or spread on a cinnamon-raisin bagel.

The top three suggestions for the most effective exercise routine from a survey of certified personal trainers are to include 1) strength training, 2) interval training (alternating periods of moderate and intense exercise) and 3) increased aerobic exercise.

Pie season is here, so keep yours light by skipping double crusts and topping with a modest amount of streusel instead. Cut back slightly on the sugar in the filling (you won’t miss it) and garnish with a dusting of confectioners’ sugar, cocoa or fresh fruit instead of whipped cream or ice cream.

A recent study showed that just 15 minutes of exercise a day can decrease mortality risk by 14% compared to no exercise at all; it will also increase life expectancy by three years. So, it’s true, something is better than nothing!