Rhode Ahead

Banana Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a cookie sheet with parchment paper Mix bananas, vanilla, peanut butter, and maple syrup into a creamy consistency in a large bowl. In another bowl, combine oats, flour, baking powder, and salt.

Get Your Free Summer Vegetarian Cookbook

Summer is a great time to lighten up your cooking with fresh veggies and fruits. The recipes in our Rhode Ahead cookbook, Veg Out This Summer, will help summer produce shine in delicious main dishes, salads, and sweet treats.

4 Pantry-Friendly Meals

If your refrigerator is looking pretty bare and you're out of ideas, a well-stocked pantry can literally save the day. Your pantry includes items you keep on the shelf, in the freezer, and in the refrigerator that can be stored for a long period of time.

Stuffed Peppers

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook rice to package instructions (omitting salt). While the rice is cooking, in skillet over medium heat, brown the turkey. Add the onion and cook for 3 minutes more (until onion becomes translucent).

Cooking with Fresh Herbs

Want to boost flavor without adding extra fat or calories? The secret is to use fresh herbs.

6 Tips for a Heart-Healthy Family

Making simple changes can lead to heart-healthy habits. The key is to start! The American Heart Association suggests a few ways to make more time for the whole family to be heart-healthy:

Get the Most From Your Doctor’s Visit

Heading to your primary care doctor? Make sure you have everything you need—when arriving and leaving.

8 Ways to Protect Your Medical Information

Stolen healthcare information can be sold for more money than credit card or other financial information. That’s because it often takes months or years for people to realize that their healthcare information has been taken.

Know Your Numbers

During a checkup, your doctor takes a close look at the “numbers” that offer a picture of your health. Find out why they’re important, and talk with your doctor about what your numbers are. Body mass index (BMI) GOAL 18.5 to 24.9