5 Keys to Surviving Holiday Stress

   Tweet This Post   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 [...]

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   Tweet This Post   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 [...]

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   Tweet This Post   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 [...]

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   Tweet This Post   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 [...]

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   Tweet This Post   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 [...]

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   Tweet This Post   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 [...]

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   Tweet This Post   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 [...]

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   Tweet This Post   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, [...]

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   Tweet This Post   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 [...]

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