HEALTHY EATING Spring is fresh greens season. Lettuce, kale, arugula, swiss chard, and spinach are among the first fruits of the garden due to their cold tolerance and rapid growth. While they are easy to grow, their delicate leaves and short shelf life mean they won’t last long in your fridge. How you clean and […]
HEALTHY EATING The holidays can feel like one big carbohydrate trap. For people who are watching their carb intake, this time of year can be challenging. Between all the bread, mashed potatoes, and desserts, many people throw up their hands and declare, “I’ll start eating better AFTER the holidays.” But, there is no reason to
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HEALTHY EATING Healthy foods like vegetables and fruits have lots of nutrients and fewer calories. Eating a diet with plenty of vegetables and fruit can help you lose weight. Soup is a comforting way to enjoy vegetables (and sometimes fruit) of the season. It’s warm, easy to eat and may help you fill up. In
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HEALTHY EATING Then cook meals at home People who frequently cook meals at home eat healthier and consume fewer calories than those who cook less, according to Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research. “When people cook most of their meals at home, they consume fewer carbohydrates, less sugar and less fat than those
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HEALTHY EATING If you’re trying to lose weight or simply want to eat healthier, keeping a food diary can help. Often times, we eat little bites here and there that don’t seem like much, but calories from them can add up quickly. A food diary will help you see everything you eat and drink so
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HEALTHY EATING You can reduce fat and calories without sacrificing taste by swapping out a few ingredients in your favorite recipes, according to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension experts. * Use two egg whites in place of one egg to reduce cholesterol. * Use low-sodium, fat-free chicken broth in your mashed potatoes to add flavor
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HEALTHY EATING Even if you can’t eat dairy, there are plenty of foods that can help you meet your recommended daily calcium intake. * Calcium-fortified soy and almond milk * Tofu * Calcium-fortified orange juice * Sardines * Edamame * Kale, collard greens, broccoli * Figs * White beans * Okra © American Institute for
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HEALTHY EATING When it comes to eating right, it’s easy to get frustrated. It seems there’s always a new diet in the news, telling you to avoid certain foods or only eat certain things. How do you know what works and what’s just a fad? Every five years, the U.S. Department of Agriculture issues new
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HEALTHY EATING It’s hard to find time to get a home-cooked meal on the table when meal times come around. Many people are juggling work, responsibilities with family, housework and kids’ activities, to name a few. Plus, for those who aren’t experts in the kitchen, cooking dinner can seem like an impossible task. But, if
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HEALTHY EATING Try these time-saving tips to make eating healthier simpler for you and your family, says Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD, RD, professor of nutrition at Penn State University. Plan out 2 to 4 weeks of healthy meals for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.Sit down and map out meals that include your family’s heart-healthy favorites. Update your
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