The FoodSaver

The FoodSaver

Food & Recipes / Food Product Reviews

The Food Saver, and other appliances like it, allow you to vacuum seal food in a plastic bag. While the bags are somewhat expensive, any Food Saver owner will tell you that the cost is more than made up by the food it saves. Leftovers like lasagna and casserole will…

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Shampoos That Do More Than Clean

Shampoos That Do More Than Clean

Style & Beauty / Beauty tips

So many shampoos promise to do more than just get your scalp and tresses clean. There are formulas that promise to brighten highlights, strengthen color for various hues, protect hair from UV rays, smooth hair and even help it grow. But how do you know if the claims on the…

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Fiber and Your Child: How Much Fiber is Enough?

Fiber and Your Child: How Much Fiber is Enough?

Moms / Nutrition

Fiber is an important nutrient that keeps your child’s intestines working comfortably. Foods that are good sources of fiber are beneficial because they are filling and therefore discourage overeating. High fiber foods stay in the stomach longer and require more chewing; prolonged chewing will help satisfy your child’s appetite. Research…

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Give Fat the Boot…Camp

Give Fat the Boot…Camp

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Need an intense, calorie-burning workout to jumpstart your summer fitness goals? Then a boot camp might be what you’re looking for. You’ve probably seen advertisements for boot camps or watched people participate in them on reality shows, but what are they really all about? Fitness boot camps are physical training…

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Fast Facts: Time-Saving Diet Tips

Fast Facts: Time-Saving Diet Tips

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

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. The goal is to make your eating regimen as seamless as possible so that the process is as convenient as slipping through the…

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How Low Is Too Low-Fat?

How Low Is Too Low-Fat?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Low-fat diets were all the rage in the ’90s, and people still seem to want to adhere to the all-or-nothing philosophy of dieting. But moderation pays off when you’re devising a healthy plan for eating. Too little fat can be detrimental to many healthful goals. So how little is too…

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No Such Thing as a Magic Pill

No Such Thing as a Magic Pill

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Sleep away the pounds. Burn fat overnight. Lose 20 pounds in one week. When you’re struggling to lose weight, these empty promises sound mighty tempting. However, you’re likely to waste your money – or worse. Research indicates that more than $243 million was spent on diet pills. From herbal remedies…

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Safety Tips for the Winter Workout Season

Safety Tips for the Winter Workout Season

Diet & Fitness / Fitness

by Maureen Chapdelaine Cooler days call for a change in wardrobe, especially if you’re planning on taking your workout outside. With fewer hours of daylight and mixed weather conditions, this change in season is the perfect time to think about how to keep safe during outdoor activities. Do you run,…

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6 Day Body Makeover

6 Day Body Makeover

Diet Reviews / Low Calorie

America has already tuned in to see Thurmond fight the fat as a member of the Extreme Team on ABC’s Extreme Makeover. A trimmed down version of his 6-Week Body Makeover, Thurmond explains that you should prepare to rack up your frequent-eater miles. You will consume a good amount of…

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