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An Easy Way to Keep Your Waistline & Health In Check

Dinneen — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 14:15:20 +0000

Want to cut down on calories to shed a few pounds? Concerned about high blood pressure, diabetes, or some other condition? Or do you just want good nutrition for an overall happier, healthier and more vibrant life? Well there’s one surefire way to keep all of those things easily in check — cook at home! When it comes to healthy eating, you just can’t beat your own kitchen. In fact, I’ll guarantee that the more you cook at home, the healthier you will be. Hands down, it’s the best and easiest way to be healthier and keep your waistline in check! The culture of the kitchen contains more wisdom about diet and health than you are apt to find in any nutrition journal, health book, or the latest diet best-seller. Cooking at home is truly the best way to control what foods go into your body. You and your family… Read more

How to Eat Right and Still Enjoy the Holidays

Dinneen — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 23:02:58 +0000

There are so many temptations during the holiday season it’s no wonder many of us get stressed over how to get through it all while still being able to fit into our jeans come January 1st. As someone who loves food, giving up great food during the holidays for me isn’t an option. And it shouldn’t be for you either. So here are a few ways to bring pleasure — not the pounds — to the holiday festivities: 1) Aim to maintain. I recently heard about someone who skipped her friends holiday party because she was dieting and thought there would be too many tempting foods. To me that’s unfortunate and not so healthy. Instead of trying to completely overhaul your diet and lose weight during the holidays, try to maintain your current weight. And if you really do want to lose weight, be realistic about just how much you… Read more