[3 Mar 2008 | One Comment | ]
Who Are The Walkers in Your Neighborhood?

It's amazing what we can see when we get out of the car and take a stroll down the street. Whether the pace is leisurely or brisk, the landscape changes when viewed at street level. Walking Clubs are furthering this trend.

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Organic on a Budget
[4 May 2008 | No Comment | ]

We're so lucky! It's getting easier and easier to find healthy food. Even mainstream stores like Von's and Ralph's are jumping onto the organic fruit cart. Unfortunately, all these choices have yet to make prices fall. How can we make our food budget go farther and still stick to our goals for a healthy diet? Read the full story »

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Tasty, Terrific Tomatoes
[13 Mar 2008 | No Comment | ]

tomato.jpgTomatoes are high in vitamin C, good sources of vitamin A and lycopene, and pack a powerful punch of phytochemicals and antioxidants. All around I consider tomatoes a nearly-perfect food, but today I’m going to focus on just one of the amazing health benefits found in this sweet, succulent fruit. (And, yes, scientifically speaking tomatoes are a fruit, although they are often treated as vegetables when cooking.) Read the full story »

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Size Matters: The Effect of Portion Distortion
[24 Feb 2008 | No Comment | ]

Thanks to a national pastime of supersize proportions, many Americans have no idea what a real serving size looks like. So, when planning a diet to maximize weight loss, portion control is a good place to start. Read the full story »

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Extra-Meaty Veggie Chili
[19 Feb 2008 | No Comment | ]

This super-delish dish is a great way to sneak in some extra veggies without giving up the meaty taste that makes chili a winter comfort food.
I like to serve up a large 2-cup bowl with one of Krusteaz-brand honey cornbread muffins. And at around 2 points* per cup, it’s a great filling meal that helps me stay on track with my weight-loss goals. Read the full story »

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