Why A.M. Exercises Can Work

Why A.M. Exercises Can Work

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

By the time you get home from a hard day of work, the last thing you want to do is exercise. So why not start your day off with an energy-boosting workout? For some people, waking up and working out does not a good match make. But experts say that…

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Score a Healthy Tailgate Meal

Score a Healthy Tailgate Meal

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

‘Tis the season to get outside and enjoy a football game, but for many, the main event is really the tailgate party that happens before kickoff. But high-fat meats that are smoked, fried or grilled can derail anyone’s diet efforts and make you sluggish before halftime. Other diet no-nos that…

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Have a Healthy Cookout

Have a Healthy Cookout

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Now’s the perfect time to close out the summer barbecue season. It’s still warm and staying light longer — so why not spend time outside instead of in the hot kitchen? Barbecued food is mostly healthful, but there are a few ways you can amp up its nutrition and flavor….

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The Truth About Trans Fat

The Truth About Trans Fat

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Eliminate trans fats from your diet. Trans fats have earned a bad reputation over the last year, and rightly so. Used to increase shelf life and flavor, trans fat is made when hydrogen is added to vegetable oil. In essence, the trans fats found in margarine, cookies, crackers, bread and…

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When to Ignore the Rules

When to Ignore the Rules

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

The sheer amount of dos and don’ts when it comes to weight loss is mind-boggling. How can you keep it all straight? When to eat, when NOT to eat, cut out certain food groups, eat low-fat, eat more fats…no wonder it’s so hard to stick with a healthy eating plan….

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Check in Before Eating Out

Check in Before Eating Out

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

If you’re watching what you eat, then one of the biggest pitfalls can be eating in a restaurant, especially with friends or significant others. When dining out, call the restaurant or get a menu online ahead of time. Many restaurants publish their entire menu online or have copies available for…

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Getting Back On the Diet Bandwagon

Getting Back On the Diet Bandwagon

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Admit it. You tried your hardest to stick with your healthy eating and exercise program, but it all went to pot over Thanksgiving. More than likely, you probably consumed upwards of 3,000 calories. Instead of turning one bad day into a month-long diet detour, pick yourself up and get back…

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Beware of the Silent Killer

Beware of the Silent Killer

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

You think you’re safe eating those “healthy” frozen entrees? Well, think again. They’re loaded with the silent killer, better known as sodium. Many people are so consumed by the fat and calorie content of foods that they overlook the sodium content. The problem with sodium is that it is hidden…

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Have a Well-Balanced Workout

Have a Well-Balanced Workout

Diet & Fitness / Diet Tips

Most of us know what it takes and why it’s important to include all of the food groups in our diets, yet many people leave out important components of a successful workout program. Does yours have all the pieces of the pie, or are you unbalanced? There are five elements…

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