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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

Mediterranean Diet – The Healthiest on the Planet?

Dinneen — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:45:16 +0000

Many years ago I was invited to spend some time in Italy. After a tiring but adventurous morning of walking and exploring the island of Capri, my friend and I were hungry and ready for a good lunch. But we didn’t want to eat at a typical tourist restaurant. We wanted an authentic meal and experience. After what seemed like an hour of searching, we stumbled upon a restaurant nestled on the edge of the island overlooking the Mediterranean — the perfect place! We sat outdoors on the veranda shaded by the trees, grape vines, and had a light breeze from the water. It felt like we could literally reach out and touch the sea. We had a lunch of grilled peppers, melon and prosciutto, fresh pasta, fish, crusty bread, and in true Mediterranean fashion — had a carafe of the house red wine. We had 2 hours… Read more