Category Archives: Best of … Foods

Trimming down the Super Bowl Splurge

February 3, 2012

You probably don’t want to hear about all the fattening, indulgent foods that you should be avoiding during the Super Bowl game this coming Sunday. However, after reading some of the following statistics, you may just be convinced to make … Continue reading →

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Top 12 Snacks for 2012

January 9, 2012

The following are my favorite snacks to ring in the New Year with – enjoy! 1)     Roasted seaweed strips– when you are craving something salty and crunchy (and low-calorie) this is the perfect snack! An entire package contains just 60 calories … Continue reading →

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How to Have a Healthy Halloween (without giving up candy!)

October 19, 2011

With Halloween around the corner, we are likely to start seeing gummy bears, M&Ms, starbursts, candy corn and lots of other sugary treats popping up all over supermarket and convenience store shelves. These candies are not just high in sugar, … Continue reading →

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“Shrooms”: Who Knew They Were So Good For You?

September 30, 2011

CONCEPT Shrooms, more formally known as mushrooms, are an often-overlooked vegetable. Most people only view mushrooms as a tasty addition to a salad, soup, or side dish. However, mushrooms actually contain a wealth of nutrients, and recent research highlights some … Continue reading →

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July 4th Barbequing Basics

July 3, 2011

The July 4th holiday is synonymous with the word barbeque! Whether you will be throwing a shindig in your own place or going to a friend’s party, you should stock up on the following food essentials to make it a … Continue reading →

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Cutting the Cheese: the Healthy Way

March 8, 2011

Cheese- who doesn’t like it? Not many…in fact, there are some people who seem unable to go a day without it! Whether on a sandwich, salad, burger, crackers, potato, or even fries, cheese is popping up everywhere! At the turn … Continue reading →

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Thai-tastic

January 20, 2011

Eating Thai cuisine can be a nutritious and tasty choice as there are plenty of healthy and delicious options to choose from. Many dishes are based around vegetables and lean protein and contain a variety of herbs and spices. These … Continue reading →

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Top 10 for 2010

October 25, 2010

Many of us are trying to start off 2010 with some health related New Year’s resolutions. One of the best ways to stay on a healthy eating plan is to enjoy what you are eating and to never let yourself … Continue reading →

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Is Light Beer Really Guilt-Free?

April 18, 2010

Among all forms of alcohol, beer is often given the worst wrap when it comes to alcohol’s effect on weight. This stigma is likely due to the fact that beer contains a fair amount of calories, as well as carbohydrates, … Continue reading →

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Superfruits: Do they have Superpowers?

November 18, 2008

“Superfruit” is a term that is being used by marketers of late to classify fruits that have, in their view, exceptional nutrient and antioxidant qualities. Exotic fruits such as goji berries, acai and mangosteen are some of the select fruits … Continue reading →

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