Every doctor and nutritionist will tell you to cut fat from your diet. You'll lose weight, lower your risk for heart disease, and even feel less sluggish. Now, if only your tastebuds would agree! Fat carries flavor, and it can be quite difficult to give up butter, steak and ice cream. The trick is to juggle your fat intake, choosing healthier (but relatively tasty) … [Read more...] about 8 Easy Ways to Cut Fat from Your Diet (and still keep the flavor!)
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7 Kinds of Vegetarian Diets
In general, vegetarians don't eat meat. After that it gets complicated. Can they eat animal by products like gelatin? What about dairy? Is fish or shell fish considered meat? There are different kinds of vegetarian diets, with varying degrees of strictness and their own nutritional challenges. For example, ovo-lacto vegetarians take in cheese, butter and milk which helps … [Read more...] about 7 Kinds of Vegetarian Diets
8 Easy Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol
Studies show that your cholesterol levels (and your risk for heart disease, heart attack and stroke) increase every five years. Doctors recommend getting regular screenings after you're 25 years old, or even sooner if these conditions tend to run in your family. But don't just wait for the tests—actively change your diet and lifestyle to keep your cholesterol levels under … [Read more...] about 8 Easy Ways to Lower Your Cholesterol
7 Habits that Prevent Yo-Yo Dieting
You lose weight, you gain weight, you lose weight, you gain weight… This is the cycle called yo-yo dieting. It's a common problem. Even celebrities like Oprah Winfrey and Kirstie Alley struggle to maintain their weight, despite having a whole team of personal trainers and nutritionists. So what's the problem, and more importantly, how do we conquer it? The fact is, it's … [Read more...] about 7 Habits that Prevent Yo-Yo Dieting
7 Reasons to Include Tofu in Your Diet
Tofu is one of the healthiest, most nutritious food in the word. Though it is of Chinese origin, and is often associated with vegetarian diets, it can be used in a variety of recipes. Silken (or soft) tofu can be mashed or pureed into a custard-consistency and used in desserts and dressings. Firm tofu can be grilled, baked or sautéed. It's really easy to sneak into your … [Read more...] about 7 Reasons to Include Tofu in Your Diet