The Skinny on a Nutty Concept
When it comes to weight loss, I know that my downfall is snacking. When I get bored, my brain automatically thinks, “Well snacking will keep you occupied so you’ll stop...
Category "Foods"
Yes, Fall Comfort Foods That Are Low in Calories! Mac and Cheese, Move Over!
The colder months are great because they encourage behavior like “cuddling with loved ones” and “wearing big fluffy coats.” Not to mention, the crowd pleasing, “indulging in warm comfort foods”....
17 Healthy Snacks To Take On The Go
Here are some great ideas for healthy snacks to take with you to work or when you are just on the go....
12 Benefits of Eating An Orange a Day
Oranges are “happy fruit” – – they are bright, sweet and juicy. Is there anyone who does not enjoy a ripe, juicy orange? Just the scent of a ripe orange...
Top 7 Foods to Avoid if You Have Arthritis!
If you have arthritis, you may feel like doing anything can cause a flare up. Some things do cause a flare up, but it shouldn’t keep you from living your...
6 Top Fat Burning Foods
There are different reasons why certain foods seem to stimulate your metabolism more than others. It could be the way that they react when in your body or it could...
20 Snacks That Are 200 Calories or Less
Organic Greek Yogurt (about 80 calories) and half a cup of blueberries 1 square of dark chocolate (70%) and an ounce of dried cherries A serving of whole wheat crackers...
How Sensitive Are Your Taste Buds?
Everyone’s sense of taste are different from one another. The differences, not only, lie in preferences but also age and weight. Ever wonder why our tastes for food and scents...
Pasta Bad Press
One big reason for the bad press pasta gets is it’s usually served in a large portion. Serve it as a side dish, and you’re suddenly eating less without depriving yourself. One...
Healthy Food Shopping
Here are some general guidelines for healthy food shopping when counting calories and pennies: *Buy whole foods. *Cook more of your own meals. Cooking at home is easier on your budget than eating out or buying meals precooked and gives you total calorie counting control. *Buy in bulk. Put your freezer to good use; large bags of frozen vegetables and fruits can save you money over fresh produce. *Buy in season. Buying fruits and veggies in season is always easier on your budget. *Try dishes with beans and rice. Both beans and rice are budget friendly, especially when bought in bulk, and can add fiber, nutrients, and texture to any meal. They can be a healthy, low-fat meal on their own. By: Jen Harris...
Stuffed Pita Sandwich
Stuffed Pita Sandwich All you need for this one is a whole wheat pita cut in half and either create stuffed with hummus, tuna, sliced grilled chicken, turkey, or just...
Can Cause Cancer
Top 5 Cancer Causing Foods: 1. Fried potatoes 2. Hot dogs 3. Sweetened beverages 4. Doughnuts 5. Burned meat. You know how you went huh? Burned meat? What does she...
9 Snack Ideas
9 Great Snack Ideas: 1. A bowl of strawberries and blueberries. 2. Yogurt with chopped up walnuts in it or put your favorite nuts you like in it. 3. A...
Breakfast For 5 Days
Breakfast Day One: 2 slices of whole grain toast. You can spread on top of the toast either peanut butter, almond butter, or all natural strawberry or grape fruit jelly....
Three Dinner Recipes
Choice 1: Grilled or baked salmon, mixed green salad with dried cranberries, cut up grapes, cut up tomatoes all in the salad with asparagus and one sliced orange on the...
Fiber Foods
Some great sources of FIBER foods are: 1. Whole grain bread 2. Multi-grain bread 3. Whole grain cereal 4. Nuts 5. Legumes 6. Whole wheat pasta 7. Seeds...
