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  • 4 New Veggie Meats for the 4th

    Given that Morningstar Farms has discontinued their meatless dogs and corn dogs, many veggies are left in a lurch this grillin' season. But never fear: there are some new veggie meats that are here to save the (holi)day! I've been working hard to try them out...so don't miss this veggie 4-1-1 before

  • Going Veggie? Do It Right!

    Going vegetarian can be a very healthful decision, as evidence suggests that vegetarians may have longer, healthier lives with less heart disease, type II diabetes and obesity. But it can also be hazardous to your health if you aren't aware of the nutrients that you might be missing out on. Going ve

  • Coconut: Water, Milk, or Oil?

    With all of the amazing health benefits that coconut has to offer, it's no wonder that there are numerous coconut-based food items popping up in grocery and natural food stores. All of the options out there make it a good time to go over the health benefits of coconut water, milk and oil. Make sure

  • Foods for a Natural Morning Boost

    We have ALL been there. Some of us are there every day. We wake up as one-eyed, one-worded, zombie-esque beings until the coffee IV drip hits the bloodstream and transforms us back into humans. If you've ever wondered if there's a bettter way, keep reading.Keep the Coffee…Just Cut Back:While we ar

  • Skinny Up Your Favorite Recipes

    Learning tasty, nutritious lower calorie swaps for our favorite foods is key to not only kicking off a successful weight loss program, but also to finding a healthful diet that we are happy sticking with for the long haul. In addition to focusing on lowering calories, it is important to find swaps t

  • User Post: Organics on a Budget

    I hear people all the time saying that they would like to switch to natural and organic foods, but they are too expensive. There are actually many options out there to cut costs on naturals and organics, you just have to know the tricks. With a little extra effort, you can keep the increased costs o

  • Give your smoothies a tasty makeover!

    If you are not getting your recommended 2-4 servings of fruit each day, smoothies are one of the best ways to sucker yourself into making sure you (and your kids!) do. When I first started making smoothies, I didn't think I liked them. It turns out it was because I didn't know how to make them taste

  • The Great Bacon Debate: Turkey vs. Regular

    David Zinczenko, the author of Eat This, Not That, has caused a great bacon debate: which is better - turkey bacon or regular bacon? He even appeared on Oprah asking the audience that very question. His answer? Regular bacon, with the explanation that both kinds of bacon have 70 calories and 6 grams

  • Are You Sure You Know What "All Natural" Means?

    "All natural" is now teetering on the edge of becoming mainstream. Case in point? Pizza Hut. Their new "all natural" pizzas have hit the stores and marked the beginning of...well, something. I'm not entirely sure what though. It seems like a good thing, but is it? If Pizza Hut can use the term "all

  • 6 Simple High Protein Food Swaps

    A very recent study published in the March issue of the Journal of Nutrition showed that a diet high in protein helps you keep the weight off for the long haul. How? Well, extra protein helps you feel full for longer, so you can avoid cravings that tempt you to cheat on your diet. It also helps you

  • The NEW VitaminWater: what do you think?

    Possibly since Coca-Cola's first go-around with VitaminWater has landed them with a hefty class action lawsuit over "deceptive advertising" (the original VitaminWater has 125 calories, 33 grams of sugar and a negligible amount of vitamins, yet is sold as a health drink), they've now come out with Vi

  • User Post: Supermarket Showdown: Amy's vs. Kashi prepared foods

    Who's got what it takes to become the Supermarket Showdown champion?! Amy's & Kashi go head-to-head (both of these all-natural brands rock, so they are fightin' it out for the "best-of-the-best" title)!MARGHERITA PIZZAS

  • Don't Drink the (Vitamin) Water!

    VitaminWater really, really chaps my hide. Over and over again, I see people getting tricked by its sneaky, deceptive ways. Because it's called "VitaminWater" and is sold as a health drink, everyone assumes it is great. It also doesn't help that it says "50 calories" on the package...but there are a

  • 6 pastas you need to know about (and NO Shirataki!)

    OK, OK…I know Shirataki noodles have 20 calories per serving, virtually no fat and are very nutritious…blah, blah, blah. They are also slippery, squishy, and have a hint of fish-essence that makes my stomach do a little Shirataki flip-floppy. It turns out that after asking around, many of you ca

  • Whole grain grocery foods (don't get tricked!)

    Many of us have heard that whole grains prevent heart disease, diabetes, some forms of cancer and aid in weight loss (especially in the abdominal area). Some of us may also know that at least half of our daily grain servings (or about 3 ounces) should be whole grains, and we may even be trying to in

  • User Post: The best alcoholic drinks for dieters

    We all know that drinking and dieting don't mix. Alcohol is empty calories, quickly converts to sugar and lowers our inhibitions so we are inclined to eat more. However, for most of us, drinking is a part of birthdays, weddings, anniversaries, weekends, holidays, travel, fine dining, cheap dining, h

  • Grocery foods with NO high fructose corn syrup

    If you've done any reading about High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS), you might notice that there are massive amounts of conflicting reports about it. You might be left wondering: Is it totally awesome for me like the Corn Refiners Association (CRA) commercials tell me? (Uhh, small conflict of interest?

  • Bring jolly weighs to your holidays!

    I can't tell you how many times I hear people say that they want to lose weight over the holidays (or at least maintain their current weight), but it never happens because they have to make foods that family & friends will all enjoy (which means low cal stuff is out the window). I can certainly atte

  • Fight the salt assault with these low sodium grocery foods...

    The Silent Diet Killer - If you've ever tried to escape salt, you know just how tough this assailant is. It's silent, stealth and lurking around every corner. The high sodium content in today's foods is responsible for Americans consuming, on average, 2-3 times more than the recommended daily allowa