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    Eat Like Me, SELF Magazine

    Eat Like Me, SELF Magazine

  • The Best Food Combos for Weight Loss

    Sarah-Jane Bedwell, SELF magazineI tell my clients who want to lose weight that it is better to burn fat than to starve it. That means we need to think smart when it comes to giving our body the fuel it needs to burn fat rather than just trying to eat as little as possible.

  • What Your Food Cravings Actually Mean

    Sarah-Jane Bedwell, SELF magazineWe all have them--food cravings that is. But have you ever wondering why you are craving a certain food, and if it is actually a sign of something else?

  • 5 Tips for Heartier, Healthier Soup

    By Sarah-Jane Bedwell

  • The Surprising Health Benefits of Coffee

    By Sarah-Jane Bedwell, Self magazine"Drink a cup of joe and call me in the morning."

  • Superfoods for Healthy, Shiny Hair

    Sarah-Jane Bedwell, SELF magazineYou shampoo, you condition, you use shine serum, and yet your hair still doesn't look as young and healthy as you would like it to. If this is the case for you, try eating more of these foods for healthy hair. Below I describe the nutrients that I try to include in m

  • 5 Great Reasons to Eat Potatoes

    Sarah-Jane Bedwell, Eat Like Me, SELF magazineAccording to the USDA, Americans eat about 140 pounds of potatoes per person per year! However, potatoes often get a bad rap nutritionally speaking, and many Americans beat themselves up for eating this starchy "white food." When counseling my clients, m

  • 5 Ways to Beat The Heat-- With Food!

    Sarah-Jane Bedwell, SELF magazineThe heat is on! As the temperatures continue to climb this summer, staying cool because even more of a priority for all of us. But don't crank up the air conditioning to full blast just yet, what you are eating may make a difference in beating the heat. Here are 5 wa

  • The Truth About Buying Organic Produce

    Sarah-Jane Bedwell, Eat Like Me, Self Magazine"Should I buy organic fruits and vegetables?" This seems to be an ever-present question these days, and there is not necessarily a cut and dry answer to it, but I will share with you my professional opinion and what the most recent-research says about th

  • Why Foods with Fat are Okay

    Susan Dopart, Eat Like Me, SELF magazineWhen I tell people it's okay to eat nuts, avocadoes or foods with fat they often look at me like I'm from Mars. But when I start to explain the whole fat story or at least part of it, they get it. Here's what's behind what some may consider alien thinking...

  • 10 Steps to Cleansing Without Fasting

    Nichole Dandrea, SELF magazinePeople often think of weight loss when they hear about the latest cleanse. The cleanse might involve juicing for five days or fasting for three. This sounds a bit tortuous to many of us.While there are fasts that some have successfully completed, why not consider 'clean

  • The Best of the Best: Granola Bars

    Stephanie & Willow (C&J Nutrition), SELF magazineThis is the first in a series of special report blogs we'll be posting about foods that are the "Best of the Best" in a specific food category. There are certain foods that you just know are healthful choices, like beans, whole grains, fruits and vegg

  • 3 Easy Tips for Healthy Cooking

    By Cristin Dillon, SELFLast week I gave you my best advice on healthy shopping and healthy living. Today I'll wrap things up with some tips for healthy cooking. You can start with all the right foods but you still have to prepare them the correct way in order to eat your best!

  • Healthy Shopping List Must-Haves

    By Cristin Dillon Jones, SELFIn order to eat healthy you have to shop healthy. I spend a lot of time at the grocery store but I always feel good when I come out with a bag (or cart) full of healthy food. With a little time invested in the process you can easily navigate the grocery store and stock y

  • What You Need To Know About Your Favorite Beverage

    By Cristin Dillon, SELF magazineUnless it's milk, your beverages should not be contributing any significant number of calories to your diet. I recently caught a commercial on TV for ClearOnCalories.com and just as the name states - it's all about making calories levels, specifically in beverages, cl

  • Why Packaged Rice is Better for You

    By Cristin Dillon, SELF magazineWe all know we should be eating more whole grains. At least half of our grain intake should be whole grains because of the fiber, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals (disease-fighting components) they contain. I easily switched my bread and cereal over to whole grai

  • Got Your Fill of Red Meat? Try This Tasty Substitute

    By Cristin Dillon, SELF magazineSince I am trying to go vegetarian at least once a week, I have been eating more veggie burgers recently. Veggie burgers are a great alternative to regular beef burgers and there are so many varieties available, you are certain to find one you like!Related: Read This

  • Green Tea vs. Black Tea: Which Is Best?

    By Cristin Dillon, SELF magazineYou know how much I love tea, so even I am curious to know - is black or green better for you? I drink a lot of black but not much green - hopefully I am making the right choice!

  • Peanut Butter vs. Almond Butter: Which is Best?

    By Cristin Dillon, SELF magazineThis week, let's take a look at the two most popular nut butters - peanut and almond.They are both a great source of protein with healthy fat but does one have a benefit the other doesn't? Let's see:

  • How to Boost Flavor with Roasted Red Peppers

    By Cristin Dillon, SELF magazineI try to make as many things from scratch as I can and I have roasted my own red bell peppers, but this is an item I usually take a shortcut on and just keep a jar of ready-to-use ones in my pantry. They are a great way to boost the flavor of a meal without taking awa

  • Spring is Coming! Your In-Season Fruits and Vegetables Guide

    <i>By Cristin Dillon,</i> <b><a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.self.com?mbid=synd_yshine">SELF magazine</a> <br> <br> We are lucky to have access to a variety of fresh produce year-round but nothing beats the taste of fresh fruits and veggies that are perfectly ripe because they're in-season and grown closer to your home. Spring brings some nice new options to the store and summer will follow with even more. As it gets warmer, farmer's markets will be opening up again and growing bigger as all this local produce is harvested, so be sure to look up markets in your area and get shopping!</b><b><br></b>