“When cooking at home, you have full control over what’s going into the food you eat, so if you have any special needs, you can assure they are being met — and even if you don’t have particular requirements,
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Being mindful when eating can help you shed pounds if you tend to nibble out of a bag of chips or a carton of ice cream in front of the TV. Mindfulness “can also help you reduce stress and
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If you’re counting calories, a glass of wine might be your alcoholic beverage of choice, as it’s a lighter option than many other mixed drinks. Reduced-calorie wines can save you even more calories, perhaps enough to earn a few
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We all know the grandmotherly wisdom of serving chicken soup to someone with a cold, but does this particular meal really have medicinal properties? Could slurping up chicken soup save me a trip to the local pharmacy? You won’t
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There’s no magic pill that will cure you of your cravings. But there is something that may help the effort, and it’s all-natural. Research has shown that simply spicing up your diet may help you consume less salt and
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If you’re reading this, you may think you drink a little too much, yet you wouldn’t describe yourself as an “alcoholic.” Maybe you’re a parent who comes home after a stressful day at work and takes a drink to
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If nutrition headlines catch your attention, you’ve probably heard the advice to eat more fresh, whole foods and consume fewer processed foods. It sounds straightforward enough, and you may have chosen to abide by this “food rule.” But like
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Are you one of those people who can’t get your day started without a cup of coffee? Perhaps you need an espresso at work to keep you alert in the late afternoon. Maybe you grab energy drinks when cramming
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If you’re like many people I know, the thought of giving up pasta and bread in an effort to shed a few pounds (or more) might seem like an unfair punishment — perhaps even a tease, especially when those
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Yes, dark chocolate has compounds that offer health benefits and can be enjoyed without guilt, even on a daily basis. But the portion size matters, since too many bites can contribute extra fat, sugar and calories and negate its
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