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High-Cal Diets Can Harm More than Your Waistline
Posted on March 9, 2012
By Kristin Sidorov
As if we needed another reason to cut back on calories, a new study has found an alarming link between high-calorie diets and memory function. In those ages 70 and older, consuming between 2,100 and 6,000 calories a day could double the risk of mild cognitive impairment.
Seasonal Citrus Recipes to Brighten up Winter’s Last Days
Posted on March 8, 2012
By Kristin Sidorov
Does this funky winter have you yearning for a fresh twist? Citrus fruits are a seasonal antidote to the winter’s heavier, richer flavors and a delicious nod to the warmer months already peeking around the corner.
Chloe’s Kitchen Recipe: Warm Spinach-Artichoke Dip
Posted on March 6, 2012
This mayo-free, low-fat, vegan dip is easy, delicious, and even mayo-hater friendly. From Chloe’s Kitchen: 125 Easy, Delicious Recipes for Making the Food You Love the Vegan Way by Chloe Cascarelli.
The New Healthy Junk Food, or How to Eat Baby Carrots without Really Trying
Posted on March 5, 2012
By Kristin Sidorov
Crunchy, dippable, and more than a little irresistible, the latest snack food to sneak into the hearts and tummies of kids probably isn’t what you’d suspect. Step aside cookies, chips, and candy, because now there’s an unexpected addition in the vending machine: baby carrots. Carrot sellers have created a successful marketing campaign that aimed to give the little orange veggie the same appeal as its less-healthy rivals (Cheetos, anyone?).
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: Why We Need It
Posted on February 28, 2012
When fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld recently called pop singer Adele “a little too fat,” most women breathed a collective sigh of relief when she responded, “I’ve never wanted to look like models on the cover of magazines. I represent the majority of women and I’m very proud of that.” National Eating Disorders Awareness Week brings attention to and reduce the stigma of eating disorders and unhealthy body image issues, while supporting those affected by them.
Unjunk Your Oscars Party with Healthy, Festive Menu Ideas
Posted on February 24, 2012
By Lisa Tsakos
Co-Author of Unjunk Your Junk Food
Hollywood is poised to honor its finest in film in the biggest celebration of the year, the 84th Annual Academy Awards. Why not celebrate the Oscars by hosting your own party? While elegance is a priority, you can serve up healthy hors d’oeuvres and drinks that are both decadent and good for you.
New Atkins Recipe: Roasted Garlic Hummus
Posted on February 23, 2012
Although hummus is widely available at supermarkets, it’s quick and easy to make at home—at a fraction of the price. Chickpeas are a great source of fiber, protein, calcium, and iron. From The New Atkins for a New You Cookbook by Colette Heimowitz.
5 Fun, Healthy Foods to Add to Your Diet
Posted on February 22, 2012
By Kristin Sidorov
Looking to renew your commitment to healthy eating, but less than enthusiastic about munching on the same humdrum diet foods? Shake things up with some of these exciting, not-so-average foods packed with health benefits and flavor. Here are 5 delicious items to add to your diet for a healthier, more adventurous you.
Sweet Tooth on a Diet? Try These No-Cheat 17 Day Diet Dessert Recipes
Posted on February 17, 2012
So it was Valentine’s Day and we all indulged in a little too much chocolate. Some days sticking to your diet is harder than you want it to be. You might decide it’s OK to indulge because you have a special occasion. It happens. Get back on track and have your sweets, too, with these great 17 Day Diet Cookbook recipes.
Fats in Your Food: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Posted on February 15, 2012
Everyone hates fats, right? We go to great lengths to avoid them. But cutting fats completely is actually bad for our health. From Unjunk Your Junk Food by Andrea Donsky and Randy Boyer.
17 Day Diet Recipe: Mexican Chocolate Pudding
Posted on February 11, 2012
Chocolate rules. Chocolate, my friends, is a terrible thing to shun on a diet. With this recipe, you can have your chocolate and eat it, too. It’s a pudding made with high-protein, super-nutritious tofu. And if you think you don’t like tofu, get over it. Tofu takes on whatever flavor it is paired with, including chocolate! So, dive into this Mexican Chocolate Pudding recipe from The 17 Day Diet Cookbook by Dr. Mike Moreno.
No Gimmicks: Meet 4 Hall of Fame, Real Deal Superfoods
Posted on February 9, 2012
By Keri Gans, MS, RD, CDN
Author of The Small Change Diet
Trying to eat healthy? Then you’re probably familiar with the term “superfood.” It seems that every other day there’s a new superfood touted as a cure-all.
Money-Saving Shopping Tips for Low-Carb Dieters
Posted on February 9, 2012
Watching carbs to stay healthy or lose weight doesn’t have to cost you a fortune. Regularly including high-priced foods like lobster and steak in your weekly meal plan isn’t necessary—there are countless inexpensive and delicious options that are low in carbs and dollars. Just look at our New Atkins for a New You Cookbook for affordable recipe ideas.
Unjunk Your Super Bowl Party with Savvy Snacks
Posted on February 3, 2012
By Lisa Tsakos
Co-Author of Unjunk Your Junk Food
Super Bowl parties and salty snacks go together like peanut butter and jelly. Tortilla chips, potato chips, snack mix, pretzels: Salty snacks are the perfect finger food for any sports event. They’re cheap to buy, easy to share, and you can find them just as easily at gas stations as you can at the supermarket.
