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Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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41. How to Fillet a Whole Fish
[FOOD&RECIPES]
Adding fish to the diet is a delicious way to get lean protein and healthy antioxidants compared to meat and poultry. Many cultures such as Japanese and Mediterranean insist on fish in their diet for many reasons: most fish are a powerhouse for antioxidants, omega-3s, and lean protein. In addition, fish goes with almost anything. When adding fish to the diet it is important to buy the freshest fish on the market. The freshest fish comes... Read More
Adding fish to the diet is a delicious way to get lean protein and healthy antioxidants compared to meat and poultry. Many cultures such as Japanese and Mediterranean insist on fish in their diet for many reasons: most fish are a powerhouse for antioxidants, omega-3s, and lean protein. In addition, fish goes with almost anything. When adding fish to the diet it is important to buy the freshest fish on the market. The freshest fish comes... Read More
42. Do-It-Yourself Baby Food
[FOOD&RECIPES]
Since Gerber first started jarring strained peas in 1928, baby food has become a billion-dollar industry. Stroll today's grocery aisle and you'll see organic labels, kosher guarantees, exotic mixes (how about some mango and kiwi with that applesauce?), and supplements that promise to boost your baby's brain. All that innovation adds up. Check your grocery receipt, and you'll see why. The price of one jar of applesauce can outweigh one... Read More
Since Gerber first started jarring strained peas in 1928, baby food has become a billion-dollar industry. Stroll today's grocery aisle and you'll see organic labels, kosher guarantees, exotic mixes (how about some mango and kiwi with that applesauce?), and supplements that promise to boost your baby's brain. All that innovation adds up. Check your grocery receipt, and you'll see why. The price of one jar of applesauce can outweigh one... Read More
43. Beware of Salad-Bar Syndrome
[DIET&FITNESS]
Lettuce us examine the many dangers of the beloved salad bar. It may seem like the dieter's dream destination. And it is -- that's because it's loaded with high-fat, high-calorie offerings that are loaded with flavor. {relatedarticles}While the salad may seem like a diet-smart choice on the surface, it can actually be a major diet pitfall. The problem isn't those fresh vegetables -- you can eat those in abundance. It's how you dress up... Read More
Lettuce us examine the many dangers of the beloved salad bar. It may seem like the dieter's dream destination. And it is -- that's because it's loaded with high-fat, high-calorie offerings that are loaded with flavor. {relatedarticles}While the salad may seem like a diet-smart choice on the surface, it can actually be a major diet pitfall. The problem isn't those fresh vegetables -- you can eat those in abundance. It's how you dress up... Read More
44. How to Read a Food Label
[DIET&FITNESS]
Forget all the fancy claims on the front of the package - "Lite," "Low Sodium," "Reduced Fat" -- they tell you nothing. What you need is a direct means of comparison between products, and this is found in a little box on the bottom or back simply labeled "Nutrition Facts." Highly simplified from the labeling used years ago, this box presents key dietary information exclusively. First on the label is the serving size. People tend to... Read More
Forget all the fancy claims on the front of the package - "Lite," "Low Sodium," "Reduced Fat" -- they tell you nothing. What you need is a direct means of comparison between products, and this is found in a little box on the bottom or back simply labeled "Nutrition Facts." Highly simplified from the labeling used years ago, this box presents key dietary information exclusively. First on the label is the serving size. People tend to... Read More
45. Managing Your Cholesterol - The Best Way To Prevent Heart Attacks
[DIET&FITNESS]
Cholesterol is one of the most familiar medical words today. Everyone knows "something" about it, but mostly cholesterol is associated in our mind with something "bad" and "unwanted" that happens to old and overweight people. The facts show that about 20 percent of the U.S. population has high blood cholesterol levels. Actually cholesterol is a waxy, fatlike substance (lipid) that your body needs for many important functions, such as... Read More
Cholesterol is one of the most familiar medical words today. Everyone knows "something" about it, but mostly cholesterol is associated in our mind with something "bad" and "unwanted" that happens to old and overweight people. The facts show that about 20 percent of the U.S. population has high blood cholesterol levels. Actually cholesterol is a waxy, fatlike substance (lipid) that your body needs for many important functions, such as... Read More
46. Fast Facts: Time-Saving Diet Tips
[DIET&FITNESS]
Time isn't always on your side. That's why it helps to arm yourself with some time-saving diet tips that will make your healthy meal planning a cinch. {relatedarticles}The goal is to make your eating regimen as seamless as possible so that the process is as convenient as slipping through the drive-thru... without spending the cash or the calories. Get started by pre-planning your menu for the week. Figure out what meals you want for the... Read More
Time isn't always on your side. That's why it helps to arm yourself with some time-saving diet tips that will make your healthy meal planning a cinch. {relatedarticles}The goal is to make your eating regimen as seamless as possible so that the process is as convenient as slipping through the drive-thru... without spending the cash or the calories. Get started by pre-planning your menu for the week. Figure out what meals you want for the... Read More
47. Diet-Friendly Dining Techniques
[DIET&FITNESS]
The hustle and bustle of the holidays can be a killer on your diet, especially when you're trying to squeeze meal time in between shopping, decorating, gift wrapping, parties and more. It's important to remember to make mealtime count. {relatedarticles}That means giving all your attention to consuming your meal. By cutting out all of the distractions, you're less likely to become a mindless eater. Eliminate any distractions while you're... Read More
The hustle and bustle of the holidays can be a killer on your diet, especially when you're trying to squeeze meal time in between shopping, decorating, gift wrapping, parties and more. It's important to remember to make mealtime count. {relatedarticles}That means giving all your attention to consuming your meal. By cutting out all of the distractions, you're less likely to become a mindless eater. Eliminate any distractions while you're... Read More
48. Delicious Fiber Sources
[DIET&FITNESS]
According to the American Heart Association, our bodies need lots of fiber in order to be healthy and function properly. Fiber is that part of plants comprised of materials that cannot be broken down by enzymes and digested. Fiber helps to slow our digestive system down, allowing the body to break down the sugars in food (which is needed to produce energy among other things), at a rate that avoids wild swings in sugar and insulin... Read More
According to the American Heart Association, our bodies need lots of fiber in order to be healthy and function properly. Fiber is that part of plants comprised of materials that cannot be broken down by enzymes and digested. Fiber helps to slow our digestive system down, allowing the body to break down the sugars in food (which is needed to produce energy among other things), at a rate that avoids wild swings in sugar and insulin... Read More
49. Beautiful Beans: Great for your Health
[FOOD&RECIPES]
The mighty bean is a high-protein superstar. Just a quarter cup serving of any beans yields the same protein as an ounce of meat. Vegetarians already know how important they are to their diet. Others are just starting to understand the versatility and savings through the use of the economical bean. Besides protein, there is an abundance of nutritional value in beans. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, they have a high antioxidant... Read More
The mighty bean is a high-protein superstar. Just a quarter cup serving of any beans yields the same protein as an ounce of meat. Vegetarians already know how important they are to their diet. Others are just starting to understand the versatility and savings through the use of the economical bean. Besides protein, there is an abundance of nutritional value in beans. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, they have a high antioxidant... Read More
50. Eggs: The Perfect Diet Food?
[FOOD&RECIPES]
by Pamela Sosnowski Versatile, packed with nutrients and containing only 75 calories each, eggs may just be one of the most perfect diet foods readily available. Unfortunately, many believe that eggs are a "bad food" and should be avoided: A 2008 survey conducted by the Egg Nutrition Center found that 24 percent of Americans don't eat eggs because of cholesterol... Read More
by Pamela Sosnowski Versatile, packed with nutrients and containing only 75 calories each, eggs may just be one of the most perfect diet foods readily available. Unfortunately, many believe that eggs are a "bad food" and should be avoided: A 2008 survey conducted by the Egg Nutrition Center found that 24 percent of Americans don't eat eggs because of cholesterol... Read More
