No Yolk! Egg Whites Are Better

No Yolk! Egg Whites Are Better

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Opt for egg whites. For decades, eggs had a bad rap for raising cholesterol. However, experts have back-pedaled over the last few years claiming there is no link between dietary cholesterol and blood cholesterol, which essentially lets the egg off the hook. Despite these findings, debate still lingers. The American…

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Take a Mental Health Day

Take a Mental Health Day

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

May is Mental Health Month and what better way to recognize the annual educational campaign than by achieving that peaceful, easy feeling. The U.S. Surgeon General reports that have of all Americans are faced with some sort of mental disorder at some time in their lives. In fact, mental illnesses…

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Burn 400 Calories Right Now

Burn 400 Calories Right Now

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

It’s time to get moving and grooving. If you’re one of those people stuck in a workout rut, just beat it with a fun-filled dance session. Even if you’ve got two left feet, we’re talking about putting your best foot forward. It goes without saying that dancing is a magnificent…

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Bread, Wine and Cheese-Lovers Diet

Bread, Wine and Cheese-Lovers Diet

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Does your diet prohibit all of your favorites? Then take a trip to the Mediterranean. Dieting doesn’t have to be about deprivation, especially when you follow a Mediterranean-style way of eating. There’s not one “particular” Mediterranean diet, but they all emphasize fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains, seeds, bread, dairy, fish, poultry…

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Conquer Your Cravings! Here’s How

Conquer Your Cravings! Here’s How

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

One of the biggest challenges faced by dieters is definitely cravings that strike at anytime, anywhere. Maybe you’re watching television, sitting in front of the computer and even reading in bed. All of the sudden – WHAM! You’re struck with the urge to run to the refrigerator. When your stomach…

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The Rainbow Diet: Lose Weight

The Rainbow Diet: Lose Weight

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

It’s not officially a diet, but there are plenty of reasons to follow the rainbow, especially when picking out fruits and vegetables. The secret to ensuring that your body gets the necessary nutrients lies in following an eating regimen that’s rich in color. There’s a wealth of health benefits associated…

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Scale Back on the Weigh-ins?

Scale Back on the Weigh-ins?

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

There are many different schools of thought on the concept of daily weigh-ins. While some weight loss experts believe it can actually hinder, not help, the losing process, others promote the idea of stepping on the scale every day. A study conducted by the University of Minnesota showed that people…

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Save Money on Frozen Entrees

Save Money on Frozen Entrees

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

There is no substitution for a fresh, well-balanced meal. That said, there are times when you can’t always get what you want… or need. So when it comes to dieting on the run or looking for a ready-made balanced meal in a pinch, those handy dandy frozen entrees can save…

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