A Few Classic BBQ Sides Made Healthier
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Watching your weight during weekend parties can seem like a real drag, but you don't have to munch on celery sticks while everyone else is chowing down on creamy potato salad this summer.
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Posted on August 1, 2008 01:38 PM | Comments (0)
Watermelon Benefits
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A cool wedge of watermelon on a hot summer day is very refreshing, for sure.
And, on top of that, watermelon is more than just a seasonal treat.
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Posted on July 28, 2008 05:54 PM | Comments (0)
Nutrition Boosters for Fruits and Veggies
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Does microwaving really zap away the vitamins and minerals?
Is it better to buy fresh instead of frozen?
Is your body able to absorb all the good-for-you nutrition anyway?
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Posted on July 15, 2008 11:45 AM | Comments (0)
More About Mediterranean-style Diet
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A recent study showed that the Mediterranean-type diet brought cardiovascular disease risk down 15% versus 9% for the low-fat plan.
Why the difference?
The olive oil, nuts, fruits, veggies, whole grains, and fish that characterize a Mediterranean diet are chock-full of fiber, healthy fats, and antioxidants - all things your heart loves.
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Posted on June 26, 2008 04:00 PM | Comments (0)
Mediterranean Portobello Burger
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A low calorie, low cholesterol, low saturated fat, high potassium, heart healthy, diabetes appropriate recipe of a sandwich that if served with cucumber spears and a glass of Firestone Gewürztraminer will become a delicious meal.
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Posted on June 26, 2008 03:58 PM | Comments (0)
New Moms' Weight Watch
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What is the best and safe way to get back into shape after giving birth?
Before getting on any kind of weight-loss regime after giving birth, the first thing to do (a must do!) is to get clearance from your doctor.
You should not even consider a weight-loss diet during the first 6 weeks because of all of the hormonal changes still going on in your body - give it ...
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Posted on June 12, 2008 01:51 PM | Comments (0)
Citrus-Cumin Splash Salad Dressing
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This dressing tastes terrific splashed over spinach, bean or grain salads.
It also spruces up salads containing grilled poultry and fresh fruit, such as peaches and grapes.
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Posted on May 29, 2008 07:40 PM | Comments (0)
Are Raw Veggies Always Better?
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Most of us think that boiling veggies would suck the nutrients right out of them. But in the case of carrots and broccoli, that may not be so.
It seems that lightly boiling these two veggies can actually increase the concentration of carotenoids.
There is though a downside to it, as it also depletes their phenolic compounds.
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Posted on May 29, 2008 07:28 PM | Comments (0)
How to Boost your Fat Burning Process
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Weight loss can be accelerated if you can find ways to increase the body fat burning processe.
You can do that using the fast path - like pills, fasting, fat burners (which is easier, but totally unhealthy) or you can do it through old, healthier ways.
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Posted on May 28, 2008 01:08 PM | Comments (0)
More triceps exercises
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The following multiangled moves offer a thorough workout that completely shapes all three.
Try this routine 2 to 3 times a week, resting at least 48 hours in between.
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Posted on May 23, 2008 04:17 PM | Comments (0)
Supine Triceps Extension
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This back-to-basics move is for toning the back of your arms, by challenging arm muscles through their full range of motion.
Lying on the floor isolates the triceps, so no other muscles (like shoulders) are involved.
You need:
One pair of 3- to 10- pound dumbells.
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Posted on May 23, 2008 03:23 PM | Comments (0)
Nutrition During Pregnancy - Vegetables
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Everyone's favorite topic - FOOD! Nutrition takes a different role in our lives when we become pregnant. Food takes on a whole new meaning, as well as our attitude towards the food we consume.
When you're pregnant, your body requires more calories to make it run efficiently. Your body is running itself and making a new life, so your body functions differently. You need more calories when you're pregnant. The re...
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Posted on April 23, 2008 04:41 PM | Comments (0)
Nutrition During Pregnancy - Protein
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Everyone's favorite topic - FOOD! Nutrition takes a different role in our lives when we become pregnant. Food takes on a whole new meaning, as well as our attitude towards the food we consume.
When you're pregnant, your body requires more calories to make it run efficiently. Your body is running itself and making a new life, so your body functions differently. You need more calories when you're pregnant. The re...
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Posted on April 23, 2008 04:09 PM | Comments (0)
Nutrition During Pregnancy - Fat and Other Recommendations
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Everyone's favorite topic - FOOD! Nutrition takes a different role in our lives when we become pregnant. Food takes on a whole new meaning, as well as our attitude towards the food we consume.
When you're pregnant, your body requires more calories to make it run efficiently. Your body is running itself and making a new life, so your body functions differently. You need more calories when you're pregnant. The re...
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Posted on April 23, 2008 03:55 PM | Comments (0)
Nutrition During Pregnancy - Fruits and Dairy
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Everyone's favorite topic - FOOD! Nutrition takes a different role in our lives when we become pregnant. Food takes on a whole new meaning, as well as our attitude towards the food we consume.
When you're pregnant, your body requires more calories to make it run efficiently. Your body is running itself and making a new life, so your body functions differently. You need more calories when you're pregnant. The re...
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Posted on April 23, 2008 03:52 PM | Comments (0)
Nutrition During Pregnancy - Carbohydrates
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When you're pregnant, your body requires more calories to make it run efficiently. Your body is running itself and making a new life, so your body functions differently. You need more calories when you're pregnant. The recommended daily intake is 300 calories/day more than the necessary calorie intake to maintain a certain weight (that you'...
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Posted on April 23, 2008 03:21 PM | Comments (0)
The Harris Benedict Calorie Needs Formula for Women
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The Harris Benedict calorie needs formula for women is the best one out there to calculate the calories needed to maintain a desired weight (Basal Metabolic Rate).
Basal Metabolic Rate is the number of calories you'd burn if you stayed in bed all day. Basal Metabolic Rate decreases as you age. Likewise, depriving yourself of food in hopes of losing weight also decreases your BMR, a foil to your intentions.
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Posted on April 23, 2008 02:47 PM | Comments (0)
An Extra Pound Counts
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Just 1 pound could mean a lot to your knees.
If you are overweight or obese, losing 1 pound feels more like losing 4 pounds to this very important joint.
When you carry excess weight, your gait changes to accommodate your size and help you keep your balance.
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Posted on July 23, 2007 06:56 PM | Comments (0)
Summer Sorbet
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Papaya-Lime Sorbet, a little sweet, a little tart - this tropical sorbet is better for you than ice cream and tastier than a snow cone.
Read on to see how it's made...
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Posted on July 23, 2007 05:37 PM | Comments (0)
Prepare A Healthier Burger
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When meat is cooked at high temperatures or for too long,
nasty compounds called heterocyclic aromatic amines (HAAs) can form, and they're linked to all sorts of cancers, including colon, breast, stomach, pancreatic, and prostate.
But adding about one-third cup of chopped tart cherries to every pound of ground beef can slash HAA production by as much as 90%.
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Posted on July 23, 2007 05:32 PM | Comments (0)
