A Tater to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

A Tater to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Want a food that’s as scrumptious as a high-fat, high-calorie snack? Tickle your taste buds with a sugary spud. Although they’re a favorite around Thanksgiving, sweet potatoes are beneficial to your health all year long. Sweet potatoes are a great source of vitamin E, vitamin C and vitamin A. The…

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The One-Two Pounds Punch

The One-Two Pounds Punch

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

The weight didn’t come on overnight, and it’s certainly not going to come off overnight. Focus on losing one to two pounds per week through healthy eating and exercise. It takes a combination of both to achieve lasting weight loss. As the old saying goes, slow and steady wins the…

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Seafood? Eat It!

Seafood? Eat It!

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Fish and shellfish have always been practical diet staples because of their health benefits. Canned options fit well with the “recessionista” trend of spending less and getting more bang for your buck. Canned fish offer health benefits such as lowering cholesterol and reducing total blood fats. But be careful when…

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Don’t Be an April Fool on Your Bike

Don’t Be an April Fool on Your Bike

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

The start of nice weather means everything is thawing out. Breaking out the bicycle is a great idea for jumpstarting spring weight loss. Getting around by bike is also a great way to get a head start on celebrating Earth Day by eschewing gas-guzzling cars. Riding your bike for an…

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The Power of Pumpkins

The Power of Pumpkins

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Use pumpkins for more than decorations this year. That bright orange color should be a dead giveaway that pumpkins contain plenty of antioxidants, particularly beta carotene. This health booster contributes to increased immunity, eye health and can prevent diseases like cancer. It high fiber content promotes colon health as well….

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Your Sunday Savings Secret

Your Sunday Savings Secret

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Cook in bulk. Life is hectic, and the last thing you want to do after a long day of work is slave over a hot stove. Designate Sunday as the day you prepare a week’s worth of food. Cook stews, soups and casseroles in batch. Then during the week simply…

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It’s National Heart Health Month

It’s National Heart Health Month

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Take heart — February marks National Heart Health Month, and what better time to get your ticker in tip-top shape? After all, it could save your life. Did you know cardiovascular diseases are the number one killer in the United States? An estimated 650,000 people die every year from heart…

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Fat Alert: Drop the Muffins, Man!

Fat Alert: Drop the Muffins, Man!

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Beware of the muffin. For years people have assumed that muffins are a healthy, diet-friendly option. When presented with the choice between a donut, a bagel or a muffin, they’ll opt for the latter, thinking it’s the best move for their waistline. However, that isn’t the case. Some muffins come…

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