Don’t fast to feast later. Skipping meals or waiting long period to eat actually causes you to eat larger amounts of food when you finally eat. Eating small amounts more often is a better approach. … Read More
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Toddlers and preschool-aged children still have tiny tummies, so it’s important to feed them portion sizes that are appropriate for their age to teach healthy eating habits. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics lists these guidelines to help feed toddlers and preschoolers appropriate portion sizes: Start with a small serving size — always smaller than … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. The yogurt section of the dairy case seems to grow each time you visit the store. Either brands are expanding, Chobani or new brands are being introduced, Müller. Chobani was the first brand … Read More
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Keep moving. You burn approximately 100 calories for every mile you walk, 170 calories for a half hour of doubles tennis, and 200 calories for a half hour of moderate aerobic exercise, such as dancing. … Read More
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Walk, Walk, Walk. Or you can ride a bike, skateboard, and ski or use in-line skates. It doesn’t matter what you do as long as you move each day. Researchers refer to this as active transportation or human-powered movement. As a population, the US has the lowest rate of active transportation in the world. Less than … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. For years people avoided nuts because they were high in fat. They ate nuts as a guilty pleasure. All that has changed. Nuts are now considered a heart healthy food … Read More
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Tiny temptations that add on calories. The dessert buffet is extravagant, but you’ve already made a deal with yourself to skip dessert and simply order a cappuccino. But, those tiny cream puffs are so tempting and so little. How can just one hurt? One miniature cream puff = 75 calories. … Read More
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Between 1988 and 2010, average total cholesterol values for American adults dropped from 206 to 196. This may not seem like a lot, but on a population basis that is a major shift in the right direction. Values under 200 are considered heart healthy. That is the good news. The bad news is that the … Read More
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We love to try new foods. Some are great. Some don’t measure up and some become staples in our kitchen. See what you think. Known for their one-cup brewing system, Keurig has teamed up with Green Mountain Coffee to introduce a Wellness Collection of K-Cup packs. The first products in the Wellness Collection include: Green Mountain Coffee … Read More
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According to the USDA (US Department of Agriculture) the cost of feeding an average family of 4 is up more than 30% in the last 10 years. The USDA estimates it costs $239 a week for a moderate food plan and $191 for a low-cost meal plan. A liberal food plan comes close to $300 a week. … Read More
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