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Nutrition - The Army's New Secret Weapon
The military increasingly believes that producing quality recruits begins at the dinner table during basic training, so a more emphatic effort to change their diet has been started.
Yo-Yo Dieting May Permanently Damage Your Health
The unhealthy but popular practice of yo-yo dieting may cause serious consequence to the health, a study finds, which may make the people who eat this way more vulnerable to gaining the weight.
Less Take Out and More Brown-Bagging Recent Poll Shows
Recent poll shows Americans are buying less take-out coffe and are brown bagging their lunch more often to save money.
2010 Thanksgiving: Tips to Stay Thin
Thanksgiving is here in a couple of days. That means most of us are going to have a festive feast soon that for many impacts their waistline. Follow these tips to avoid packing on the pounds while still enjoying the feast.
Grab-and-Go Breakfasts Straight From Your Kitchen: Save money and your waistline
Fortunately, you do not have to go through the drive-thru or reach for prepackaged, expensive convenience foods at the grocery store to have a quick and easy breakfast! When you prepare and package your own individually-portioned breakfast recipes at home, you can save money and make healthier choices.
Whole Grains lead to Weight Loss, Lower Body Fat and Heart Health
A recent study reports that people who substitute whole grains for refined grains in their diet reduce body fat that is linked to cardiovascular disease and diabetes. There are many easy ways to replace refined grains with whole grains in your favorite recipes.
Foods May Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease, Diabetes and Heart Disease
It may be time to view home recipe preparation in a new light. Increasing evidence is supporting the idea that by sacrificing the convenience of prepared foods you can lose weight, live a longer and healthier life.
Spaghetti Squash Season is Here: The Low-carb, low-fat, low-calorie Dieters Delight
The onset of cool fall weather signals that the time for harvesting spaghetti squash is here and that this delicious, low-fat vegetable is now available at local grocery stores and farmers markets across the US and Canada.
Low-Fat Chicken Recipes Benefit Health and Speed Weight Loss
According to the United States Department of Agriculture, a century-long record of meat consumption reveals that within the past decade, chicken and beef are now available to consumers in almost equal quantity.