Category Archives: Eat Right

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Go Vegetarian- A Start Guide!

Why Go Veg?

Article via www.vegetariantimes.com

People are drawn to vegetarianism by all sorts of motives. Some of us want to live longer, healthier lives or do our part to reduce pollution. Others have made the switch because we want to preserve Earth’s natural resources or because we’ve always loved animals and are ethically opposed to eating them.

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The Restaurant Survival Guide

Use these insider tips to be a finer — and wiser — diner.

Article by: Duane Swierczynski via www.weightwatchers.com

The Restaurant Survival GuideIf you eat in a restaurant 4.2 times a week you are officially an average American. Unfortunately, the typical American is also overweight. Part of the reason is that restaurant portions tend to be oversized, and it’s hard to monitor the ingredients and means of preparation, which often means high fat and calories. Armed with the following info, however, you can stay in control of what you eat — even when you’re out.
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Top 10 Cooking Basics

Category : Eat Right , Family

You don’t have to be a domestic diva to be able to cook your own healthy, delicious meals. Follow our top 10 tips for kitchen success.

Article by: Jodie Shield, RD via www.weightwatchers.com

Top 10 Cooking Basics

With our 10 basic tips for using the greatest kitchen techniques, you’ll be well on your way to success.

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Healthy Buttermilk Ranch Alternative

Category : Eat Right , Recipes

 Article by: Ireland Wolfe via www.livestrong.com

Creamy, buttermilk ranch is a perfect complement to your fresh vegetables, as either a salad dressing or a dip. But traditional ranch dressing is high in fat and calories. If you are watching your weight or just concerned about your health, you can make your own buttermilk ranch dressing that is healthier by changing a few ingredients.
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How Much Weight Can I Safely Lose?

Category : Eat Right

Article By: Brian Sabin via www.livestrong.com

Women weighing herself

Photo Credit istock photo

The success or failure of one’s weight-loss efforts often come down to mindset. I’m trying to change my body as fast as possible. What is a realistic amount of weight loss to expect per week or month? Everyone says something different. 

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Aspartame: Poison or a Bad Rap?

Article via www.cancer.org

Sugar on a table

Aspartame, a popular artificial sweetener, pops up often under some pretty harsh accusations.

But how bad is it really? Do we avoid this low-calorie sweet altogether? Take it in small doses?

Check out this great article from the American Cancer Society and decide for yourself!

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Eating with Diabetes

Article via www.sparkpeople.com

Lady with peppersSince low carbohydrate diets became popular, the phrase “net carbs” has become a fairly regular fixture on the labels of food products. But, if you are not familiar with the term you may be wondering what in the world it means!

There are three types of carbohydrates: starches, sugars and fiber. All three types of carbs are added up and listed as Total Carbohydrates on the Nutrition Facts Label of a food product.

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