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Resist the Grease! Healthier Subsitutes for Fried Chicken

September 3rd, 2010 at 12:11pm Under healthy eating

So all year long I do a pretty darn good job at resisting fried chicken, the deliciously greasy, artery clogging fried chicken. Until Labor Day.
So every year my family has a big family reunion type picnic on Labor Day and food can be found in abundance. One thing most often found is fried chicken. All [...]

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This Month’s Healthy Bite: How Do You Use Summer Fruit in Your Cooking?

August 31st, 2010 at 09:50am Under Healthy Recipes

For the August version of This Month’s Healthy Bite, we asked, “How do you use summer fruit in your cooking?” We got some great answers, from fruit salsas to fruit salads. Check them out:
From Char, Raising a Healthy Family
Here are some of my favorites:
http://raisingahealthyfamily.com/summer-fruit-desserts/
From Gina, Gina’s Weight Watchers Recipes
I love making salsa with summer fruit. [...]

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Guest Post: Picnics and Fruit Salad

August 24th, 2010 at 07:55am Under healthy eating

This guest post comes from the ever-awesome Jackie from the blog Jackie’s Kitchen. Enjoy!
A simple fruit salad with a light dressing is perhaps my favorite thing to bring to a summer picnic.  Fresh fruit is great for an outdoor feast because it holds up well in the heat and provides the vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, and [...]

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Wrap Your Mind Around Some Squash

August 20th, 2010 at 12:12pm Under Healthy Recipes

As much as we don’t want to admit it, summer is nearing its end. I know it’s blasphemy to even talk about changing into the Fall season when it’s only the end of August. But hey its coming faster than any of us want it, as it always does. So as food lovers and healthy [...]

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This Month’s Healthy Bite: What is your favorite recipe to bring on a picnic?

July 31st, 2010 at 09:01am Under Healthy Recipes

For the July version of This Month’s Healthy Bite, we asked, “What is your favorite recipe to bring on a picnic?” We got some great answers, from cookies and brownie bites to pasta salad, sandwiches and more. Check them out:
From Carla, The Year of the Vegan
For picnics I like to go for simple, [...]

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Cold Cereal: Good Food or Bad Food?

July 28th, 2010 at 11:50am Under healthy eating

When you wake up, a quick bowl of cereal seems like the perfect breakfast option. But if you’re not careful, you could be taking in way more sugar than you think in that bowl of cereal. For example, Kellogg’s Raisin Bran has over 17 grams of sugar a serving and Quaker Low fat Granola has [...]

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Guest Post: 5 Low Fat Recipes For Students Living Alone

July 20th, 2010 at 10:10am Under healthy eating

This post has been contributed by Nick from Building body muscles. Nick likes to write about gaining muscle and maintaining a healthy weight. He also writes about latest home gym equipments.
For anyone who has gone to college, moving away from home and living on campus on your own can be one of the most exciting [...]

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Good Food, Bad Food: Vegetarainism

July 19th, 2010 at 03:00pm Under Diet Foods

Vegetarianism is a diet that abstains from eating animals. That means no steak, chicken, pork or any other meat. Many adherents claim that it is a healthier way to eat, as vegetarians consume less saturated fat and cholesterol than meat eaters. However, a vegetarian diet can still include pizza, fries, chips and other junk food. [...]

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Dairy: Good Food or Bad Food?

July 12th, 2010 at 11:12am Under Diet Advice

Dairy – milk, cheese, yogurt and the like – can be a terrific source of calcium and protein in your diet. But if you’re not careful, dairy can be a big source of fat, calories and cholesterol too. Many dairy products are big sources of saturated fat and LDL, the type of cholesterol that clogs [...]

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How To Make Delicious Peanut Butter Cookies

July 6th, 2010 at 03:45pm Under Healthy Recipes

Sure, there are lots of cookies out there, from the classic chocolate chip to plain sugar and everything in between. But really, when it comes to flavor, texture and all-around awesomeness, almost nothing tops a delicious, warm, gooey peanut butter cookie.
If you love peanut butter cookies, then you should know that you do not have [...]

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