healthy eating

Balance Bar Tin Lets You Enjoy Valentine’s Day While Sticking to Your Diet

February 5, 2013
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Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite holidays of the year, but it’s a tough day if you’re trying to watch what you eat. A box of chocolates is nice, but gaining back the 5 pounds you worked so hard to lose isn’t. Luckily, Balance Bar® has come up with a healthy solution to your [...]

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Video: Why You Shouldn’t Make Your Kids Clean Their Plates

February 1, 2013
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Kids forced to clean their plates may pay a heavy price. Dr. Bruce Dan has advice for parents of picky eaters.

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A Fun Way to Introduce Kids to New Foods

January 28, 2013
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Alphabet books are a dime a dozen, but Healthy Foods from A to Z stands out from the crowd by teaching kids their ABCs while familiarizing them with a variety of healthy foods. This book introduces children to the letters of the alphabet by making colorful faces featuring different types of healthy foods as the [...]

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ZingAnything Citrus Zinger Offers an Alternative to Boring Tap Water

December 24, 2012
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At this point in my life, soda is my biggest vice. I crave it more than anything else, including chocolate! Cutting back on the number of Diet Cokes I consume is at the top of my list of 2013 New Year’s resolutions. One thing I’ve often heard of as helpful for people trying to kick [...]

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Can Jokari Healthy Steps Help You Lose Weight?

December 23, 2012
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If you’re trying to make sure your family stays healthy, you might be interested in the Jokari Healthy Steps kitchen essentials tool set. This is a collection of gadgets that make it easier for you to measure out proper portions when you’re preparing meals for your family.

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Could the Meal Measure Help You Lose Weight?

December 21, 2012
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If you’re trying to lose weight, you may have recently come across the Meal Measure. This is the latest “As Seen on TV” gadget intended to help people lead a healthier lifestyle. The Meal Measure is a red plastic measuring device that helps the user determine the right meal portions. Each cavity holds one cup [...]

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Practical Paleo by Diane Sanfilippo Is Informative and Full of Delicious Recipes

December 11, 2012
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I was curious about the Paleo style of eating, but knew very little about it other than the fact that it includes no grains or legumes, but lots of whole foods. I didn’t think this way of eating would be right for my family’s needs simply based on that (we love our quinoa and beans), [...]

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A Healthy Eating Guide That’s Easy to Understand

August 4, 2012
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Despite my best efforts, I admit I’m often pretty clueless when it comes to what to buy at the grocery store. Avoiding prepackaged foods and making all your meals at home is the most common healthy eating advice you hear, but that’s not always possible when you have a hungry child and a busy schedule. [...]

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Turkey Burgers Are a Low Fat Choice for Summer Grilling

July 11, 2012
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In the Midwest, summer means grilling. Hamburgers are everyone’s favorite thing to throw on the grill, but the high fat content in ground beef can be a cause for concern. One of my family’s favorite alternatives to ground beef is Jennie-O All Natural Turkey Burgers. Using these burgers at your next cookout is an easy [...]

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