healthy eating
9 Heart-Healthy Ways to Lower Your Salt Intake
Posted on February 2, 2012
February is American Heart Month, so why not start taking better care of yours now? First choose foods with nutrition labels containing a Percent Daily Value for sodium of 5 percent or less, then follow these 9 simple tips from the No. 1 rated The DASH* Diet for Hypertension: Lower Your Blood Pressure in 14 Days without Drugs, by Thomas Moore, M.D.
New Atkins Recipe: Shrimp Diablo
Posted on January 22, 2012
Diablo (“devil” in Spanish) refers to the spicy kick of this tomato-and-jalapeño-infused sauce. Be sure to wear gloves when working with jalapeños to prevent irritations. From The New Atkins for a New You Cookbook by Colette Heimowitz.
New Atkins Recipe: Lemon-and-Basil Chicken-Veggie Kebabs
Posted on January 20, 2012
Full of fresh flavor and quick to prepare (most of the time the chicken is marinating), this entrée pairs well with greens or a simple tossed salad. From The New Atkins for a New You Cookbook by Colette Heimowitz.
The Best-Rated DASH Diet: Why It Works
Posted on January 5, 2012
The DASH Diet has been named the No. 1 Best Diet Overall and the Best Diet for Healthy Eating by U.S. News & World Report. Why? The diet, which stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, isn’t overly limiting, is heart-healthy, and focuses on key nutrients eaten in whole foods such as fruits and veggies—not in pills. Making simple changes are the answer, says Thomas Moore, M.D., author of The DASH* Diet for Hypertension: Lower Your Blood Pressure in 14 Days—Without Drugs.
New Atkins Recipe: Peppery-Spicy Baby Back Ribs
Posted on January 3, 2012
Baby back ribs are thicker and juicier, and a spice rub doesn’t overwhelm the pork. Bake or grill for maximum flavor. From The New Atkins for a New You Cookbook by Colette Heimowitz.
Pantry Makeover: Replace the Old Processed Goods with Healthy Snacks
Posted on January 3, 2012
By Keri Gans, MS, RD, CDN
Author of The Small Change Diet
Out with the old and in with the new! Isn’t that what we say in the New Year? There’s no time like the present, so let’s start right away on your kitchen pantry. At this point the holidays are indeed over, and there isn’t one good reason for you to still have holiday candies, cookies, and cakes hanging around.
The 10 Commandments of Weight Loss for Life
Posted on December 28, 2011
Before you make your New Year’s resolutions, remember: A series of small lifestyle changes can help you lose weight—and keep it off for good. Learn how to stop dieting and make honest behavioral moves that will keep you slim. From Keri Gans, MS, RD, CDN, author of The Small Change Diet: 10 Steps to a Thinner, Healthier You.
Arsenic in Your Food: Is Your Family Safe?
Posted on December 13, 2011
New studies are shining a rather harsh light on the FDA, following the administration’s dismissive reaction to the dangerously high levels of arsenic Dr. Oz discovered in apple and grape juices. But new findings in a study performed by Consumer Reports show that Dr. Oz was right all along—and another study fresh from Dartmouth shows that high levels of arsenic can also be found in rice.
How to Beat Holiday Bulge with Simple Salad Tricks
Posted on November 1, 2011This is the time to pay penance for Halloween candy sins and still clean up your act before the holiday bulge threatens to derail your diet. The first thing to do is bulk up on your veggie intake, especially in the form of appetite-squelching salads. Hate low-cal dressing? Think you don’t have time to make salads? Think again, says Keri Gans, MS, RD, CDN, author of The Small Change Diet: 10 Steps to a Thinner, Healthier You.
17 Day Diet Tips for Surviving Frightful Halloween Sweets
Posted on October 17, 2011
Halloween is frightfully close—and for the diet-conscious, it becomes second only to the holiday season in terms of testing one’s willpower. The endless gobs of candy and heavily scented fall treats are truly the wolf in sheep’s expandable clothing. Here are a few tricks from the 17 Day Diet Workbook by Dr. Mike Moreno to help you stay strong and achieve the ultimate treat: Your goal weight.
Try These Healthy One-Pot Meals for Busy Weeknights
Posted on October 12, 2011
By Kristin Sidorov
Finding the time and energy to pull together a savory, nutritious meal every night can be a challenge. Though it’s tempting to reach for the delivery menu, you know your diet and your wallet will regret it in the morning. Don’t let dinner be an added stressor in your life—with these easy one-pot meals, you can have it all… and still feel great in the morning.
Roasting Revealed: A No-Hassle Way to Eat Healthy
Posted on September 29, 2011
Make the most of fall: Just place some fresh veggies in a pan and let your oven do the work for you. Brooke Parkhurst and James Briscione, authors of Just Married & Cooking: 200 Recipes for Living, Eating, and Entertaining Together, share their step-by-step method for no-fuss roasting (and less cleaning up).
Skip the Energy Drink and Try a Natural Booster Instead
Posted on September 29, 2011
By Kristin Sidorov
As the days seem shorter (and darkness seeps in earlier), keeping your energy levels up can be tricky. While some energy-boosting products do deliver on their promises, they can also be hiding some not-so-nutritious ingredients and side effects. Going all-natural can ensure you keep your goals without feeling a crash.
Veg out with Simple Weeknight Recipes
Posted on September 27, 2011
By Kristin Sidorov
Fall and vegetables go together like butternut squash soup and a loaf of crusty bread. These recipes are insanely easy: because those tasty veggies are perfect picked right from the field, they practically do the work for you. The best part? You won’t miss the meat, fat, or the extra pounds.
