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September 3rd, 2010 at 12:11pm
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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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By Sarah
August 31st, 2010 at 09:50am
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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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By Matt
August 24th, 2010 at 07:55am
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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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Tags: food, healthy eating, healthy foods, Healthy Recipes, home cooking, nutrition, our fave diet sites, summer, what to eat
By Matt
August 20th, 2010 at 12:12pm
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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 [...]
Continue Reading Wrap Your Mind Around Some Squash
Tags: healthy eating, healthy meals, Healthy Recipes, home cooking, recipes, squash, squash recipes, vegetable, vegetables, vegetarian recipes, what to eat
By Sarah
July 31st, 2010 at 09:01am
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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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By Matt
July 28th, 2010 at 11:50am
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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 [...]
Continue Reading Cold Cereal: Good Food or Bad Food?
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By Matt
July 20th, 2010 at 10:10am
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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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Tags: Diet Advice, diet tips, Fitness, food, Health, healthy eating, healthy foods, healthy meals, Healthy Recipes, home cooking, low-sodium, meal planner, nutrition, recipes, weight loss, weight loss tips, what to eat
By Matt
July 19th, 2010 at 03:00pm
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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. [...]
Continue Reading Good Food, Bad Food: Vegetarainism
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By Matt
July 12th, 2010 at 11:12am
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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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By Matt
July 6th, 2010 at 03:45pm
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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 [...]
Continue Reading How To Make Delicious Peanut Butter Cookies
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By Matt