Losing weight can be a tricky thing. Over the years it has been simplified down to “burn more calories than you take in,” but does that really tell the whole story? Ask almost anyone who has tried to lose weight, and chances are they will say “no.” If it were as simple as that, wouldn’t …
She’s travelled the globe, been enjoyed by some of the most influential cultures in history and, today, is a favorite part of many dishes and cuisines, from farmhouse tables to fine dining restaurants. Also known as: Pomme d’amour Likes: Sun, plenty of warm sun Dislikes: Refrigerators Hobbies: Keeping people guessing – is she a fruit or a vegetable? …
So many of us have a love/hate relationship with pasta, especially when we’re trying to lose weight, but is pasta really off limits? “Everything you see I owe to spaghetti.” Sophia LorenWe’ve been told for years to avoid carbs and to cut out pasta, and we say it’s time to start enjoying this Italian classic …
Diets for weight loss have been around for a very long time. There have been good ones and bad ones, and they were our mothers’ diets, grandmothers’ diets, great-grandmothers’ diets and so on. Popular methods and names may have changed over the years, but the goal is usually the same – to lose weight and lose …
Earthy Mushroom is confident in what he can offer both in flavor, texture and nutrition. Are you ready to love him as part of your healthy diet? Also known as: Fungus (usually a derogatory reference by non-fans) Likes: Soft, damp earth Dislikes: Spending too much time in the fridge Hobbies: Sautéing in a hot pan with Onion and …
If you’ve been slowly and steadily experiencing diet-creep, the dreaded process where portions are getting a little bigger, regular exercise is starting to fall by the wayside and a lot of not-so-good-for-you choices have found their way back into your meals, it may be time to light some fireworks under your diet. Not just a …
Also known as: Often confused with her cousins, Dill and Anise Likes: A good dry heat any day of the week Dislikes: Being taken for granted Hobbies: Dabbling in herbal healing Find Her: Not as often as she’d like in the U.S., but she’s been sweet-talking top chefs to help change that Are you getting a little bored with the same old, same old …
Traditional foods for Hanukkah including latkes and doughnuts and healthier food choices: roasted chicken, salmon, brisket, whitefish, seasonal vegetables. The Festival of Lights, Hanukkah, is almost upon us, and with it, eight days and nights of tradition, remembrance, food, family and fun. While it is considered one of the “lesser” of the Jewish holidays, it …
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Are you taking a closer look at your eating habits and how to improve them for weight loss? As we roll into another year, it’s common to set goals for a healthier diet, weight and lifestyle. If you’re resolving to make better food choices this year, start by taking a closer look at “healthy” foods …
In honor of Men’s Health Month, celebrated every June, we are getting up close and personal with some of the best foods out there helping men like you stay healthy and active in the boardroom, the backyard, the bedroom and more. The best part? Drastic changes aren’t needed to improve your health—so start now! Some simple …
