May is the month when we realize almost half of the year is gone and we are still behind on our to-do lists, retirement planning, and most importantly, our New Year’s resolutions we so eagerly set on January 1st. According…
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A diet trend in recent years has eliminated the need to know how to cook and has gained popularity for its simpleness: the raw food diet. Proponents of the raw food craze claim superior health, less allergies, clearer skin, more…
Detox diets have been the rage for years. Celebrities promote them, late-night television sells them, and I am sure you know someone that has tried one. These diets usually last from five to twenty-one days and involve eating little to…
This take on a traditional Middle Eastern dip is a great accompaniment for your favorite crunchy veggies, whole-grain crackers, or pita slices. Use non- or low-fat yogurt for a low-calorie protein boost to your afternoon snack. Servings: 24 Ingredients 1…
This is a simple and tasty way to add extra flavor and protein to your favorite fresh fruit. Bring this easy-to-make dip to work and say good-bye to that boring morning snack. Ingredients 2 cups Greek yogurt 4 tablespoons honey…
Do you love Italian food but not the high calories? Here is a variation of a favorite that can save you up to 500 calories per serving over traditional lasagna. If your are like me and enjoy heat, sprinkle in…
Fix this simple salad that is packed with protein, iron, and vitamin C. Forget this salad as an appetizer; it should take center stage as your main course. Fix extras for leftovers; just add a whole wheat tortilla and stuff…
Apple cider vinegar has been purported to be quite the health tonic recently. Claims ranging from removing warts to lowering cholesterol to aiding weight loss have been publicized. Many of these “amazing claims” have little, if any, medical or scientific…
Stand up as you read this – seriously. After five days of conference sessions and presentations at Obesity 2011: The 29th Annual Scientific Meeting of The Obesity Society in Orlando, Florida, I can say that the take-home message is clear:…
When planning a healthy diet, eating a rainbow of colorful foods is your best bet. A good rule-of-thumb when choosing healthy foods is to include those with the richest and deepest colors. Foods with intense colors tend to have higher…
