Your heart is an essential part of your body that works hard to support you. Ditch the greasy food, and return the favor with some heart-healthy options instead. By Nancy Snyder, M.S., R.D. We are all well aware of the harmful effects of fat – especially saturated fat and trans fat – and cholesterol on our …
If you’ve started gaining weight even with a good handle on healthy eating and exercise, you may need to start looking a little deeper for underlying causes. This recent article on the ACE Fitness website by Tiffani Bachus, R.D.N., and Erin Macdonald, R.D.N., lists 11 sneaky reasons you may be gaining weight even with healthy …
You may think you know this sweet and juicy little fruit, but she’d like you to take a second look. Also known as: Citrus Likes: Breakfast, cool orchards Dislikes: Frost, being abandoned in favor of more exotic fruits Hobbies: Brightening up your average dish or baked good with a dash of juice or peel Find her: Juiced and gracing the …
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When it comes to vegetables, the golden rule says: “Eat dark and leafy.” But just because a vegetable isn’t a powerhouse “green” doesn’t mean it can’t bring a lot to the table. Courtesy of YouBeauty.com When it comes to vegetables, the golden rule says: “Eat dark and leafy.” But just because a vegetable isn’t a …
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Greens are cool, crisp and packed with nutrients like folic acid, fiber, potassium, iron, vitamin C that are good for your waistline as well as helping to prevent certain types of cancer. Also known as: Lettuce, Kale, Chard, Collard Greens, Mustard Greens, etc. Likes: Oil and vinegar, a quick sauté with onion and garlic Dislikes: Being forgotten in the crisper …
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Healthy Dining dietitian, Kathleen Papandrea, talks about what chia seeds are, and how to include them in a healthy diet for fitness. By Kathleen Papandrea, RD Chia seeds, a current superstar on the superfood circuit, come from a plant known as Salvia hispanica, which is a desert plant and a member of the mint family. Chia seeds were a staple food …
Whole grains are big news these days. Not only are more people adding them to their diets, but restaurants are increasingly adding them to menus. There’s no arguing that whole grains are a hot trend! What better time to dig into them than Whole Grains Month? Whole Grains Month, celebrated every September, is designed to …
Embrace the sparkle and excitement of New Year’s Day, but don’t forget to set yourself up for success with a realistic plan and motivation that will carry you past the first week or month of the year. It’s probably no surprise that the number 1 New Year’s resolution is weight loss. If weight loss is on your …
A perfect little package of protein, Egg prides herself on being one of your go-to staples. Also known as: just Egg, thank you Likes: Wisks, boiling baths Dislikes: Excessive oil in the her pan, not enough vinegar to hold her together for poaching Hobbies: Cracking up the milk and cheese in the fridge, whipping up a tasty meringue, playing hide and seek …
Ever snapped a photo of an absolutely mouthwatering burger and shared it with all your social media followers? If so, it turns out you have an eating disorder. A big one. Courtesy of Greatist Ever snapped a photo of an absolutely mouthwatering burger and shared it with all your social media followers? If so, it …
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