Food
How Often Do You Eat Sweet Baked Goods?
Cookies, brownies, cupcakes, muffins, scones, cakes, pastries, and other sweet bread items are a real treat in my house. I don't avoid making or buying them, but when I have them in the kitchen, they're gone in a matter of hours. It's nice to indulge in those sweet treats every once in a while, but they're not something I eat every day.
Are You an Egghead? Egg Whites vs. Whole Eggs
If you're looking to cut calories, fat, and cholesterol from your diet, you may choose an omelet made of egg whites instead of whole eggs for breakfast. But is choosing egg whites over whole eggs really the best choice nutritionally? The only way to find out is to do a little comparing, so check out my chart when you read more
Get Fit For 2010 Giveaway: Challenge 5, Share a Healthy Recipe
We've all been journaling about our food and fitness, but now it's time to take to the kitchen. This week's challenge: post a recipe in the Get Fit For 2010 community group using the recipe template and be sure to add your original photo. Cooking your own meals is a great way to watch not only your calories but portion sizes as well.
Hello Happy Hour: Calorie Edition
After work, most people love to de-stress by kicking back a few drinks with friends, and munching on some snacks. Whether you hit up your local sports bar or invite friends over to your place, knowing how many calories are in that glass or appetizer can prevent weight gain. Let's see if you know which drinks and foods are lowest in calories.
How Often Do You Cook Dinner at Home?
Assuming you're not making Paula Deen recipes every night, cooking at home is a great way to eat healthy, better understand your calorie intake, and control your portion sizes. So in honor of this week's Get Fit For 2010 challenge to upload a healthy recipe, tell me: how often do you enjoy a home-cooked dinner?
How Often Do You Cook Dinner at Home?
Chocolate Gets Even Yummier
I'm a sucker for Valentine's Day, mostly because I'll take any excuse you throw at me to eat chocolate. Heck, even my doctor says I should incorporate a little bit of dark chocolate into my diet — it can soothe a cough, increase blood flow, and lower blood pressure. Dark chocolate is also full of flavonoids, the antioxidant family that help protect the heart.
Spicy Delight: Gingerbread Cookies
I believe little indulgences are a part of life, and cookies are one of mine. While a cookie will always be a cookie, made with sugar, butter, and eggs, all cookies are not on equal standing. Some of these sweet treats contain less butter, sugar, and eggs than others, and this ginger molasses cookie falls into the healthier category.
Queen Latifah Getting Wiser With Age
Royally inspiring actress and singer Queen Latifah joins the ranks of celebrities over 40 in March. Though she isn't letting aging get her down, Latifah admits that she wishes she'd understood the importance of healthy eating when she was younger.
The Jenny Craig spokeswoman has shed more than 20 pounds over the past three years and kept it off.
Gross Alert! Fecal Bacteria Found in Bagged Salad Greens
When it comes to fruits and veggies, I usually don't buy prewashed, precut, preanything. It seems too gimmicky and way lazy on my part not to slice my own apples. I make an exception for salad greens.
Healthy Super Bowl Snack: Creamy White Bean Veggie Dip
Hummus has always been a staple snack for all my parties, but since it's so popular, it can get boring. Here's a twist on that basic recipe. You'll find this version is slightly creamier since it's made with Greek yogurt, and the dill gives it a fresh, zippy flavor.
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