5 Keys to Surviving Holiday Stress
Getting through the everyday routine is stressful enough, but the holidays can definitely turn it up a notch. After Thanksgiving and Black Friday holiday schedules kick into high gear with holiday shopping, parties, and family get-togethers. To make it through without blowing a fuse (or your budget), here are some tips to stay fit and [...]
Pumpkin Curry Soup
This thick, warm and creamy soup also packs a protein punch that is sure to satisfy! The fall pumpkin flavors blended with coconut and curry makes a delicious combination. This dish is low in fat, and high in vitamin A, fiber and antioxidants. Ingredients: 1 yellow onion 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1 Tablespoon garlic 2 [...]
Food Safety for Thanksgiving
When we think of Thanksgiving the first things that come to mind are family, fall, and lots (and lots!) of holiday-specific foods. While we may want to get down to the business of cooking the meal and eating the delicious spread, food safety is paramount, especially during the time of year that flu season is [...]
When Turkey is Not Invited to Thanksgiving Dinner
As more people choose to go vegetarian or simply reduce the meat in their diets for health and ethical reasons, the question of what to serve at Thanksgiving dinner becomes bigger than ever before. Instead of simply debating between Mom’s recipe versus Aunt Ruth’s for the turkey, the entire staple entrée is tossed aside. If [...]
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The 7 Secrets of Successful Weight Losers
Most dieters find the hardest part is not losing weight, but keeping it off. The National Weight Control Registry tracks the weight loss strategies of over 6000 successful losers. To be eligible, participants must have lost at least 30 pounds and kept it off for over 1 year. On average, members have lost 66 pounds [...]
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7 Ways to Stay Motivated to Exercise
Exercising and staying in shape is a great way to adopt and keep a healthy lifestyle and improve your quality of life. But as we all know, exercising sometimes isn’t the easiest thing in the world to do and getting those 60 minutes in each day most days of the week can become tedious and [...]
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Top 5 Foods to Fight the Flu
With the recent hype over the H1N1 flu vaccine, we are beginning to lose sight of the fundamental and simplest way to avoid getting sick: by filling up on wholesome, nutritious foods. It’s time to get back to the basics and feed our bodies with a diet rich in essential nutrients such as vitamins A, [...]
Healthy Holiday Stuffing
When stuffing is baked inside the turkey, it catches all the fat drippings and becomes higher in calories in fat. With this healthy recipe, you can have your stuffing and eat it too! Happy holidays! Ingredients: 1 loaf whole wheat bread, cut into cubes 1 yellow onion, chopped 1 cup celery, chopped 2 Tablespoons olive [...]
5 Ways to Protect Yourself Against the Flu
November typically marks the beginning of that yearly-dreaded flu season although this flu season started early. And this year we’re not only fighting seasonal influenza, but are also faced with the seriousness of the H1N1 pandemic. It’s time to make your health a priority. Don’t wait to get sick before starting to get healthy. By [...]
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