From The Editor

Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing New York Giants Head Coach Tom Coughlin when he was in town hosting his annual Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Foundation Wine Tasting Gala.

Although brief, we discussed a variety of subjects ranging from football, food and family to the reason for his Jay Fund Foundation and the local children it serves. I found the Super Bowl champion coach to be gracious and candid about his feelings and his health.

So, you're thinking about traveling this summer in spite of delays and increasing costs? Well, then you don't want to leave home without reading our healthy travel guide. H Magazine writer Jackie Rooney collected a wealth of information from several sources to help keep you and your family healthy while on the road.

Plus, May brings more than showers, festivals and an excuse to eat Mexican food on Cinco de Mayo; it's the time of year we honor Mothers. H Magazine writer Virginia Pillsbury delves into the sometimes, diabolical relationship between mothers and their children.

Also, our regular departments continue to inform, educate and entertain. This month's Ask the Experts tackles alcoholism, allergies and more; Kerri Napoleon, RD, LD discusses the Mediterranean favorite - hummus - as part of a healthy diet in her Appetite for Health column; our Focus on Fitness guest columnist gives us the scoop on the newest fitness facility, 3D style, and Noreen Young talks skin sense especially for mothers-to-be.

Joy Batteh-Freiha
Editor