Your Christmas Survival Guide

Your Christmas Survival Guide

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

“Twas the night before Christmas and hopefully you’re armed with a plan for surviving the big day without a major diet derailment. By following a few helpful hints, you can be sure you’ll stay on track and still enjoy the merriment. For many people, the Christmas holiday revolves around big…

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The Hidden Danger in Frozen Foods

The Hidden Danger in Frozen Foods

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Frozen entrees are a dieter’s best friend…and with good reason. They’re convenient, low in calories and come in a variety of meals. Even better, these ready-made meals fit with just about any weight-loss plan. When a Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice or Weight Watchers meal is for lunch, you know the…

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Be Accountable

Be Accountable

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

It’s far too easy to blame other people for your weight problem. Maybe your spouse is critical of your appearance or weight, and it drives you to eat. Perhaps obesity runs in your genes. We can all come up with a million reasons why we’re overweight. However, playing the blame…

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Every Little Bit Helps

Every Little Bit Helps

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

You may not think 100 calories makes much of a difference, but if you’re dieting and trying to cut a few hundred a day from your meal plan, then 100 calories can add up. A few simple, painless solutions can help you make changes. First, take a look at breakfast….

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Microwave Popcorn: Not Your Bag

Microwave Popcorn: Not Your Bag

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Microwave popcorn might be an on-the-go dieter’s best friend. It’s a convenient, sometimes lower-calorie salty snack option. It’s a whole grain, and it offers plenty of fiber per serving, which fills you up. And it’s certainly better than the movie theater’s fat- and salt-laden offerings. But microwave popcorn is far…

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The Best Way To Use Beans

The Best Way To Use Beans

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Beans — also known as legumes — are healthy and inexpensive. They are high in fiber and protein and low in fat. Legumes are also rich in folic acid, copper, iron and magnesium. They even help lessen your appetite. Because beans have a low glycemic index, they provide energy over…

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Crunch, Munch and Lose

Crunch, Munch and Lose

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Cruciferous foods have a reputation to protect. That’s because they’re known for their disease-fighting, diet-friendly properties. Broccoli, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, kale, cabbage and bok choy are all cruciferous vegetables. When it comes to health benefits, these veggies are chock full of phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals and fiber. What they are most…

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