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Do You Want To Make Losing Weight Simple?

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There are SO many diets out there and people buy in left and right, but most of these diet schemes are trying to get you to buy something they are selling.

What I’m Working On Right Now

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Wouldn’t it be nice to merely consult a beautifully, laminated chart, written by a registered dietitian that tells you what to cook, how to make it and even provides your shopping list for the week?!  Why haven’t I done this before?!

Worth-It Challenge for Week 5!!

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It’s not rocket science.  It’s not fascinating.  It is likely something you’ve heard before, maybe even repeatedly!   But, it is brilliant and it works!!   Week 5 Challenge: Fill half your plate with vegetables For lunch, dinner and if you’re really enthusiastic, breakfast! “It doesn’t matter which vegetable.  It can be salad, squash or… Continue reading Worth-It Challenge for Week 5!!

The Calories, Fat, Sodium & Sugar in These Foods Are Shocking!

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Some of the meals on this list for 2018 contain almost four days’ worth of the recommended fat content. Among the nation’s unhealthiest dishes is a 1-1/2-pound pretzel that contains 1,920 calories.

Nibbles

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Snacks are important for kids.  Between-meal munchies provide an opportunity to squeeze in some needed nutrients and help kids focus.  Make these nutrients your target when choosing lunches and snacks

A Family Favorite

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I love soup because you throw it all into one pot and serve up a complete meal that everyone loves.

Can Garcinia Cambogia Help Me Lose Weight?

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with only a 1% weight loss in HCA users compared to the placebo group.

It’s All About the Bowl

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Breakfast bowls, Greek bowls, burrito bowls, Buddha bowls…a side dish, a main dish, a great packed lunch!  I like this new fad!  Here are a few things you can put in your quinoa bowl

The Udder Truth About Milk

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What’s the difference between whole “Vitamin D” milk, 2%, 1% and skim?

W.W.I.D

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When I began studying to become a dietitian, I knew I needed to discover a way to shift the savorless plants into something I could really enjoy eating.

A Pizza My Mind

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Pizza can become your artist’s palette with an endless world of topping options. There’s no reason to eat a plain old cheese and pepperoni pizza!

Wishing to be Clever Enough to Come Up with a Name Like Epicurious

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this is a low-calorie, low-fat meal.  I even think we will have room to add a reasonably-portioned dessert!

Chicken & Arugula Cacio e Pepe

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  Cacio e pepe in Italian means cheese and pepper.  This is a pasta dish with few ingredients and is simple to make.  I found this recipe on countryliving.com. Chicken and Arugula Cacio e Pepe 8 oz bucatini or spaghetti 2 Tbsp butter 1 cup grated Parmesan 4 cup baby arugula 2 cup diced warm… Continue reading Chicken & Arugula Cacio e Pepe

Funny Story About Pho

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Pronounced “fuh”.  Fuhnny, huh?  The first time I ever had it, I wanted to try the full deal.  No Americanizing for me, please.  I want to experience the taste of the Vietnamese!  So, when “Pho” opened on the beach (no need to question what’s being served here), I wanted to order the authentic pho with… Continue reading Funny Story About Pho

Buyer Beware!!!

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I am here to warn you that any claim that criticizes or discredits the scientific or medical community should be questioned.

World Famous!

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My Mom often makes fun of me when she asks what I’m making for dinner and I reply, “My world famous (fill in run-of-the-mill recipe here)”.  I make fun of restaurants which list “World Famous” as a part of their menu items.  Preeeety sure, this Panama City Beach cheeseburger is NOT world famous.  Despite the contrary, if… Continue reading World Famous!

Let’s Crunch Numbers!

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Is protein supplementation needed to build muscle and replace loss? If I had a nickel for every time I heard someone say, “I need more protein”, I would be one wealthy lady!  High-protein snacks, high-protein recipes, high-protein bars, high-protein supplements!!!  AGHHH!!  I honestly can’t even count the number of times friends and co-workers have shown… Continue reading Let’s Crunch Numbers!