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We saw the following Diet IQ quiz and thought we’d share it with you. It’s important that foods have a function, other than simply satisfying our appetites or cravings. This quiz tests your ability to identify the health benefits of 5 common foods. Simply make your selections, then scroll down to see the answers below. Good luck! By Nancy […]
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We saw this article and thought it had some great, easy tips for reducing your calorie, fat, and sugar intake while eating at fast food restaurants. By: Adana Lima As you work towards your goal to become healthier, choosing foods which promote optimal wellness, one thing which can set you back is eating at a
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In 2010, Brazilian Judge Joao Filho awarded a former McDonald’s (MCD) franchise manager $17,500 in damages, after the 32 year-old man sued the chain for making him fat. The manager claimed that free lunches the franchise provided were making him “fat”. “Fat”, in this instance, is a total weight-gain of 65 lbs. over the course
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I turned on the news this morning to find the “big breaking” story was that researchers recently found health risks associated with eating hot dogs. My first knee jerk reaction to the news definitely had a twinge of sarcasm, since I’m pretty sure most people realize that hot dogs don’t exactly top the list of
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http://www.kraftrecipes.com/recipes/frosty-tropical-pops-113465.aspx total time: 4 hr 10 min prep time: 10 min servings: 6 servings What You Need 4 cups strawberries 1 tsp. KOOL-AID Sugar Free Tropical Punch Flavor Low Calorie Soft Drink Make It BLEND ingredients in blender until smooth; pour into 6 paper or plastic cups. Freeze 1 hour. INSERT wooden pop stick into
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http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/grilled_rosemary_salmon_skewers.html From EatingWell: August/September 2006, EatingWell for a Healthy Heart Cookbook (2008) If you can find (or grow) them, use sturdy rosemary branches, stripped of leaves, as skewers for these Italian salmon kebabs; they’ll add a subtle, smoky flavor that hints of pine. Oil your grill well to prevent sticking, don’t move the kebabs around
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http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/romaine_salad_with_orange_feta_beans.html From EatingWell: March/April 2007, The EatingWell Diet (2007) Adding canned beans is a quick, convenient way to make a salad into a meal – they boost the protein to make the salad more satisfying. We call for kidney beans, but other canned beans like cannellinis or black beans would also work nicely. 2
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We are providing a 10-part series on our TOP 10 FOODS TO BOOST YOUR METABOLISM. This is the 8th post. To learn more about the Boost Your Metabolism series, please click here! BOOST YOUR METABOLISM The secret to boosting your metabolism is FEEDING your body what it needs. You must eat the right foods, in
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We are providing a 10-part series on our TOP 10 FOODS TO BOOST YOUR METABOLISM. This is the 7th post. To learn more about the Boost Your Metabolism series, please click here! BOOST YOUR METABOLISM The secret to boosting your metabolism is FEEDING your body what it needs. You must eat the right foods, in the right
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We are providing a 10-part series on our TOP 10 FOODS TO BOOST YOUR METABOLISM. This is the 6th post. To learn more about the Boost Your Metabolism series, please click here! BOOST YOUR METABOLISM The secret to boosting your metabolism is FEEDING your body what it needs. You must eat the right foods, in the right
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