Tips to Lower Calories of Pasta Dishes

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Tips to Lower Calories of Pasta Dishes

Most people seek to avoid pasta while on a diet or trying to lose weight but fortunately you can still enjoy your favorite pasta dishes while staying on the die

Back at the Diet Food Table

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Back at the Diet Food Table

Today I want to talk about different variations on popular dishes that instantly make them more healthy. Its just little things you can do make things a little

Healthy Winter’s Lunch Ideas

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Healthy Winter’s Lunch Ideas

Lunch is our favorite meal of the day and with a little bit of preparation you can have great lunches all week long. Sandwiches, salads, bagels, wraps and much

How to Lose Weight Fast without Exercise

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How to Lose Weight Fast without Exercise

The yearly migration to the gym has begun as millions of Americans swear that this year is the year that they are going to lose weight and get the body they des

We Are What We Cook

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We Are What We Cook

Am I a grinch for not even waiting until Christmas Day is history to mention the "C" word – calories? It’s not too early to throw out a reminder that what goes

What is Health Food?

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What is Health Food?

So the lovely folks at OurDeer have asked me to write a post about Health Food. This is both a breeze and a tall order. It’s a tall order because there are so m

Healthier Holiday Treats

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Healthier Holiday Treats

It’s that time of year when the world falls in love – with sweets. It’s also the time of year we’re most likely to gain weight. But you don’t have to completely

Gourmet Heartbeat

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Gourmet Heartbeat

Cooking food strokes so many memories. It recreates the home, the experience. I love what Dr. Andrew Weil said in one of his books ; "You are what you eat." We

7 Tips For Healthy Eating

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7 Tips For Healthy Eating

We all know we should eat healthy. What stops us? Sometimes we think we have to give up the best-tasting foods in order to do so. Simple, healthy gourmet food p

Ultimate Guide to Pasta Substitutes

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Ultimate Guide to Pasta Substitutes

There are many reasons to avoid eating traditional pasta. It is highly processed, and therefore, not all that nutritious. In a world where many people are tryin

Foods That Make You Feel Old or Young

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Foods That Make You Feel Old or Young

If you’re feeling sluggish, less energetic, or just plain old, the problem may not be so much your age, but the way you eat. Believe it or not, modern science h

Top 10 Foods That Make You Smarter

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Top 10 Foods That Make You Smarter

Okay, so no food is going to make you a genius if your IQ is average, but scientists do have evidence that some foods can perk up your brain. By incorporating t

Unknown Facts About Fats

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Unknown Facts About Fats

Great chefs know fat adds flavor. That’s why French cooking is so full of pure, delicious butter. But if you’re like most people, you want to cut down on your "

What You Need to Know About Food Safety

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What You Need to Know About Food Safety

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimates about 76 million cases of food poisoning occur yearly in the United States. That means each year 1 in 3 American

Understanding Food Expiration Labels

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Understanding Food Expiration Labels

Americans waste more food than any other people; about half our food gets thrown out. According to a study conducted through the USDA, we toss 14% of our purcha

Is Organic Produce Really Organic?

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Is Organic Produce Really Organic?

Organic is in. Pick up any food- or health-related magazine and you’ll see something about organic foods. Shop at any supermarket and you’ll see products on eve