With Valentine’s Day right around the corner you may wonder if you can you have your cake and eat it too when trying to lose or maintain weight? A recent study suggets that you can. Reduced calorie diets that are meant to lower body weight and fat percentage are often difficult to maintain because they […]
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There is nothing better than coming home after a stressful day of work and having a healthy, delicious meal. When the weather turns cold, turn to a winter staple: soup. Soups are a complete one-pot meal as they can include grains, protein and vegetables that leave you feeling satisfied. Here are some things to consider: […]
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As I’m sitting in my home office watching the snow fall and accumulate into what weather peeps are calling Blizzard 2011 in Kansas City, I’m thinking about what I’m going to eat today and which snowy treats my kids will want to create in my kitchen (I’m thinking Snow Berry Smoothies)! Then, I realized, I’m […]
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Do you find yourself making two or more different meals a night to accommodate your child’s taste preferences? If so, there are seven simple steps you can take to eliminate this time consuming practice while improving your family’s healthy eating habits. 1. Do not make special accommodations for your child—make it a rule that they […]
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Winter often means coping with colds. Chances are you, a family member or friend may be feeling under the weather as you’re reading this. Since there is no magic fix for the common cold, habits during this time are more important than ever! Healthy behaviors can be tough to sustain during sickness, but your body with thank […]
The kids are home from school today for the Martin Luther King holiday so my 6 year-old wanted to use our new heart pancake mold that she insisted I buy at Crate and Barrel last week since, she said, it means “I love you”. We decided to add a frozen tart cherries to some pancakes […]
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Yes the cold weather has finally arrived – but that doesn’t mean you have to stay bundled up inside! It is a common complaint of many to pack on a few pounds during the winter. So why does this happen? For starters there is a physiological reason as to why we eat more during the […]
Do you want to lose weight in 2011? Do you want to lose bodyfat and get leaner? Do you want to see definition in your arms that you never knew existed? Do you want to avoid the craziness of the gym in January? Look at the fun we are having at Mitzi Dulan’s Adventure Boot […]
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What is your New Year’s Resolution this year? In the top ten New Year’s Resolutions are, “Getting Fit,” “Eating better,” and “Losing weight.” These are great resolutions to make, however these are classic goal setting mistakes. These types of goals are too vague to be motivating. Goals like these can leave you wondering when you actually […]
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Try these new foods in your dishes this Christmas dinner! C-Chicory What is it? Chicory is a leaf vegetable which is grown in the dark so that it develops a closely packed, long white head. How can I use it? Chicory can be served raw, and separated into individual leaves which make good boats for […]
When you first get to the gym, what do you do? Maybe change your clothes, put on your sneakers, grab your ipod, gulp down some water, and then look for an available cardio machine or spot to lift weights. But this routine is missing one key step: WASHING YOUR HANDS! Bet you didn’t think I […]
The American Heart Association recommends getting 21-25 grams of fiber each day if your a woman, and 30-38 grams if you are a man. Do you think you are getting this much fiber each day? If you are not then you are not alone, the average American has a daily fiber intake of only about […]
You have probably heard it several times; the Mediterranean diet has some major health benefits. What is all the talk about? Here’s a breakdown of some of the components and why it’s so great. Tomatoes: The antioxidant lycopene is responsible for the red color of tomatoes and research links higher intakes with lower cancer rates. […]
If you’re like most Americans, including myself, you LOVE pasta! Sometimes there’s nothing better than a nice big bowl of warm, hearty noodles, especially now with the cold winter weather upon us. But our favorite pasta dishes, the “classics,” are usually loaded with heavy cream sauce, multiple layers of full-fat cheese, and highly processed meats, […]
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The holidays can be an extremely busy and stressful time! Here are some tips to manage and avoid stress traps and pitfalls. 1. Remain positive and try to see the bigger picture. Whether you are in a disagreement with a friend or relative, or simply at a crossroads with a tough decision, maintaining perspective on […]
The holidays are known for delicious smells! Everywhere you go, there is something fragrant cooking or a yummy candle burning. A familiar spice that finds its way to your nose is actually a fruit! Pumpkin. They come in many shapes and colors and can be used in a variety of creative ways. The little green […]
Would you love to cook more and save money? Do you sometimes not know what to do with leftovers? Do you constantly throw out veggies that have sat in your fridge and gone bad? Do you want to prepare healthy home-cooked meals quickly? If you’ve answered YES to any of the above questions don’t worry […]
Experts say that there are three motivating factors to maintaining exercise, based on each person’s needs; there is a competitive component, a companionship component, and an autonomy component. Depending on your style and personality, each of these needs has to be met to a certain capacity. What motivates you the most? Here are some tips […]
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Black Friday is here! This means a lot of shopping and great prices. Traditionally Black Friday is the beginning of the holiday shopping season. Do not let Black Friday also become a tradition for the beginning of holiday overeating habits. After Thanksgiving it may be hard to stop overeating, and you might find yourself in a […]
Did you know that Feeding America’s network of food banks serves 37 million Americans every year? Or that the number of children served by the Feeding America network has increased by 50% since 2006? The statistics are sobering: 1 in 6 Americans are at risk for hunger. Food insecurity is an issue year-round, but is […]
