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Why Skipping Meals Is Diet Sabotage

Posted on July 11, 2011

Can you really lose weight by eating frequently? Yes, says Jeffry S. Life, M.D., Ph.D., author of The Life Plan: How Any Man Can Achieve Lasting Health, Great Sex, and a Stronger, Leaner Body. The key is to not consume more calories than you need at any one time.

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Don’t Derail Your Diet: Get Creative with Low-Calorie Cocktails

Posted on June 30, 2011

Alcoholic drinks can derail your diet unless you find low-calorie cocktails

Talk about a buzzkill: When you’re dieting and watching your weight, it’s easy to overlook the impact alcohol has on your daily calorie count. But alcohol can be a major factor in weight gain, and even one tiny cocktail can sabotage your hard work elsewhere.

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Why You Should Make Your Own Baby Food

Posted on June 29, 2011

Homemade baby food has many advantages. It’s economical and environmentally friendly, and it helps bring up baby with a healthy appetite for nutritious foods. Think it’s too time consuming? Getting started is easier than you may think: with just a few tips and tools you’ll be whizzing up these recipes faster than you can make a grocery list.

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TOPICS: baby food, baby food recipes, children, children's health, fruits and vegetables, going green, Health, healthy eating, homemade baby food, nutrition, organic produce, parenting advice, purees

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Fast Weeknight Meal Ideas: Summer Seafood Recipes

Posted on June 24, 2011

Seafood pasta recipes are great for summer

There’s nothing quite like fresh seafood on a warm summer’s night. Light and full of flavor, the sea’s bounty offers endless possibilities and healthy nutrients like vitamin D, selenium, and omega-3 fatty acids.

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The Best Packaged Food Choices for Busy People

Posted on June 24, 2011

Store-bought packaged oatmeal with fruit is a great quick meal option

No time to cook from scratch but still want to eat healthy? Consider these “fast” food recommendations from Jeffry S. Life, M.D., Ph.D., author of The Life Plan: How Any Man Can Achieve Lasting Health, Great Sex, and a Stronger, Leaner Body.

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How to Avoid Workplace Weight Gain

Posted on June 23, 2011

Stay fit while working with simple exercises you can do at your desk

A new study confirms the rather obvious relationship between an increase in desk jobs and the U.S.’s rapidly rising obesity rate. But while it’s easy to target less “work” at work as a problem, it’s more important to determine what you can do to stop packing on the pounds while sitting at your computer.

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Pesticides in Produce: Are Your Faves on The Dirty Dozen List?

Posted on June 23, 2011

Know how to shop for vegetables and fruits with lower pesticide levels

Eating your fruits and veggies may not be as simple as you think, according to a new report from the Environmental Working Group. Warning consumers against the “dirty dozen” — fruits and vegetables most likely to be contaminated with pesticides — it’s an eye-opening study that highlights what really goes into the production of food, and what it means for your family’s health.

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Break through Your Workout Plateau

Posted on June 20, 2011

Mixing up your fitness regimen with cross training activities like spinning is helpful for breaking a plateau

The pounds have been steadily dropping for months and you’ve never felt better. But then suddenly, out of nowhere, you’re stuck: The number on the scale hasn’t budged, and you’re frustrated. What gives? You’ve kept the same fitness regimen, so the weight loss should continue to be the same too, right? Wrong.

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Food Safety Tips for a Healthy Summer

Posted on June 15, 2011

Food safety tips to prevent food poisoning and e. coli

A healthy diet is all about knowing what you’re putting in your body — from the nutritious foods you want to eat to the harmful bacteria you don’t. Especially in the warm summer months, it’s important to remember that if you’re not careful, some of the healthiest foods could potentially be the most dangerous carriers of salmonella and E. coli.