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Grocery List
Mar 6, 2010 Author: Mary | Filed under: About
Basic Healthy Grocery Shopping List
By Jennifer R. Scott, About.com Guide
Updated January 28, 2010
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- grocery shopping
- nutrition
- healthy eating
Make healthy grocery shopping easier with this list.Photo © [2008] Jupiterimages Corporation
Healthy grocery shopping can be daunting when you’re unprepared. Who hasn’t fallen victim to marked-down cake or cookies on BOGO? By sticking to a list, you’ll avoid impulse buys. Check-off healthy foods the next time you go grocery shopping with this basic healthy grocery shopping list.
Bread, Pasta and Cereal
- whole-grain bread __
- whole-grain bagels __
- whole-grain English muffins __
- low-fat, reduced-sodium crackers …
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What You Need to Know About…
Mar 1, 2010 Author: Mary | Filed under: About
What You Need to Know About: Childhood Obesity
By Jennifer R. Scott, About.com Guide
Updated: December 29, 2008
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- childhood obesity
- helping overweight kids
Childhood Obesity’s Impact
Childhood obesity is now so prevalent that it is being considered an epidemic.
According to the National Institutes of Health, “The number of children who are overweight has doubled in the last two to three decades; currently one child in five is overweight.” 2
Childhood obesity is not limited to a particular age group or race — it’s prevalent during youth and adolescence among both boys and girls in every race].
Childhood Obesity’s Effects
While children do not experience as many medical issues related to obesity as adults, obesity during childhood can be emotionally …
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Cut 100 Calories
Feb 25, 2010 Author: Mary | Filed under: About
30 Ways to Cut 100 Calories from Your Diet
By Jennifer R. Scott, About.com Guide
Updated: November 16, 2009
About.com Health’s Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
- cutting calories
- healthy eating
- food swaps
Switching to 8 ounces of fat-free milk instead of whole milk twice a day saves 120 calories.Image: Clipart.com
Cutting calories from your daily diet isn’t as tough as you think! From breakfast to dinner — and everything in between — making just a few of these simple changes will make a huge difference when you add them all up! Check out these easy ways to cut 100 calories from your diet:
At Breakfast…
- Switch to lean turkey sausage instead of regular sausage.
- Choose a mini bagel instead of a regular-sized bagel.
- Request fat-free milk in your latte instead of whole milk.
- Make your veggie omelette with four egg whites instead of two whole eggs.
- Replace your usual …
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A Fresh Start
Feb 22, 2010 Author: Mary | Filed under: About
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Give Yourself Writer’s Cramp
Most of us get into the groove of keeping a food diary when we first start assessing our eating habits or when starting a new diet. But once we get an idea of where our trouble spots are, or, we get the hang of our diet, we stop. In actuality, keeping a food diary is a good idea anytime, but it’s especially useful if you know that you’ve gotten off course from your diet program or your healthier eating goals. It doesn’t have to be anything fancy, just a notebook or a few copies of a food diary form.
Jot down what you ate, how much and when. Keep track of everything, including the slice of your boss’s birthday cake that you didn’t know was going to be lurking in the employee break room and other unexpected …
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Heart Disease
Feb 20, 2010 Author: Mary | Filed under: About
Heart Disease and Your Weight
By Jennifer R. Scott, About.com Guide
Updated: December 08, 2008
About.com Health’s Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
- health risks of obesity
- obesity
- belly fat
- heart disease
What is Heart Disease?
Heart disease is a number of abnormal conditions affecting the heart and the blood vessels in the heart. Types of heart disease include coronary artery disease, heart failure, and arrhythmia. The most common form of heart disease is coronary artery disease, a narrowing or blockage of coronary arteries, which is the major reason people have heart attacks.
How Prevalent is Heart Disease?
According to the Centers for Disease Control, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States and is a major cause of disability. In 2002, almost 700,000 people died of heart disease, just over half of which were women. These statistics mean that nearly 30% all U.S. deaths were due to heart disease.
Heart disease has been the deadliest health condition for women for 100 years. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease has been the leading killer of adult females since 1908.
How is Weight Connected to Heart Disease?
Overweight is considered a major risk factor for both coronary heart disease and heart attack. Being 20% overweight or more significantly increases your risk for developing heart disease, especially …
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The Facts About Fad Diets
Why do we fall for fad diets?
By Jennifer R. Scott, About.com Guide
Updated: December 22, 2008
About.com Health’s Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
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- dieting
- fad diets
- weight loss scams
- losing weight
Fad diets can be tempting if you want quick results.© [2008] Jupiterimages Corporation
The Appeal of Fad Diets
Fad diets are easy for just about anyone to fall for. When you first decide to lose weight, it can be tempting to do something drastic. You feel like you just can’t spend one more day overweight. This mind-frame sets you up for falling for the empty promises of scams. Here are some pointers for identifying and avoiding fad diets.
A Sure-Fire Sign of a Fad Diet
The most common sign that a diet is a fad diet is that it promises quick weight loss. Fad diets make unrealistic promises, such as, “Lose 30 pounds in 30 days!”. Diets that lead to rapid weight loss (more than about …
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How Low Can You Go?
Feb 19, 2010
Author: Mary | Filed under: About
How Low Can You Go?
By Jennifer R. Scott, About.com Guide
Updated: November 23, 2008
About.com Health’s Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
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- cutting calories
- counting calories
- calories
- losing weight
Making a too-drastic cut in your caloric intake is not a good idea. It’s only human to think if cutting calories is such a good thing… the more you cut, the better. But, in actuality, the opposite is true.
Extremely low-calorie diets have been around for what seems like forever, yet they do not often lead to permanent weight loss. Often when I see these diets circulating, I find it surprising at just how little people hope they can get by on eating.
I’ve heard people discussing diets that were as low as 800 calories a day! These dieters are in a danger zone! Not only is a diet this low in calories just plain unhealthy… by making such a …
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Save Calories at Lunch
Feb 18, 2010
Author: Mary | Filed under: About
12 Ways to Save 100 Calories or More at Lunch
By Jennifer R. Scott, About.com Guide
Updated January 10, 2010
About.com Health’s Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
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- eating out on a diet
- cutting calories
- healthy eating
Top your potato with salsa instead of butter and sour cream to save hundreds of calories.Image: © Jupiterimages Corp.
Whether it’s a quick dash to the deli or a run to the nearest fast food place these 12 lunchtime swaps will save you a 100 calories or more each!
- Swap a tuna salad sandwich for a roast beef sandwich or turkey breast sandwich (hold the mayo!) at the deli.
- At Sonic Drive-In, choose a grilled chicken sandwich instead of a chicken club toaster sandwich.
- Order thin-crust pizza instead of …
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Cut Cooking Fat
Feb 14, 2010
Author: Mary | Filed under: About
Today’s Tip: The Basics of Cutting Cooking Fat
By Jennifer R. Scott, About.com Guide
Updated: February 26, 2009
About.com Health’s Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
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- healthy cooking
- healthy fats
- cutting fat
Cutting cooking fat will not only help you manage your weight, but it may also improve your health: Trimming fat from your diet may reduce your risk of diseases, such as cancer and heart disease. As a rule of thumb, saturated fat and trans fat should be avoided as much as possible. Here are some pointers to remember about cutting cooking fat:
- Saturated fat isn’t found only in animal products; some oils contain it, too, including coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and palm oil.
- A little oil goes a long way. Choose extra virgin olive oil, sesame oil or walnut oil.
- Use non-stick pans so you can saute and stir-fry with little …
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Soup for Weight Loss
Feb 13, 2010
Author: Mary | Filed under: About
Today’s Tip: Soup’s On!
By Jennifer R. Scott, About.com Guide
Updated January 10, 2010
About.com Health’s Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
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- healthy eating
- eating out on a diet
- healthy fast food
Eating a broth-based soup before your main meal could help you eat fewer calories overall.Image: © Jupiterimages Corp.
Eating soup can help you lose weight by increasing fiber and curbing your appetite. But not all soups are smart for those of us watching our weight. And how do you make soup into a meal that won’t leave you ravenous in an hour? Here are some smart tips on eating soup for weight loss:
- Vegetable soup is virtually an ideal appetizer to help you lose weight. Most varieties contain 100 calories or less per serving. Plus, vegetables …
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By Jennifer R. Scott, About.com Guide
Updated: December 22, 2008
About.com Health’s Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
- dieting
- fad diets
- weight loss scams
- losing weight
Fad diets can be tempting if you want quick results.© [2008] Jupiterimages Corporation
The Appeal of Fad Diets
Fad diets are easy for just about anyone to fall for. When you first decide to lose weight, it can be tempting to do something drastic. You feel like you just can’t spend one more day overweight. This mind-frame sets you up for falling for the empty promises of scams. Here are some pointers for identifying and avoiding fad diets.
A Sure-Fire Sign of a Fad Diet
The most common sign that a diet is a fad diet is that it promises quick weight loss. Fad diets make unrealistic promises, such as, “Lose 30 pounds in 30 days!”. Diets that lead to rapid weight loss (more than about …
Read the whole story on About.com.
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How Low Can You Go?
Feb 19, 2010 Author: Mary | Filed under: About
How Low Can You Go?
By Jennifer R. Scott, About.com Guide
Updated: November 23, 2008
About.com Health’s Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
- cutting calories
- counting calories
- calories
- losing weight
Making a too-drastic cut in your caloric intake is not a good idea. It’s only human to think if cutting calories is such a good thing… the more you cut, the better. But, in actuality, the opposite is true.
Extremely low-calorie diets have been around for what seems like forever, yet they do not often lead to permanent weight loss. Often when I see these diets circulating, I find it surprising at just how little people hope they can get by on eating.
I’ve heard people discussing diets that were as low as 800 calories a day! These dieters are in a danger zone! Not only is a diet this low in calories just plain unhealthy… by making such a …
Read the whole story on About.com.
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Save Calories at Lunch
Feb 18, 2010 Author: Mary | Filed under: About
12 Ways to Save 100 Calories or More at Lunch
By Jennifer R. Scott, About.com Guide
Updated January 10, 2010
About.com Health’s Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
- eating out on a diet
- cutting calories
- healthy eating
Top your potato with salsa instead of butter and sour cream to save hundreds of calories.Image: © Jupiterimages Corp.
Whether it’s a quick dash to the deli or a run to the nearest fast food place these 12 lunchtime swaps will save you a 100 calories or more each!
- Swap a tuna salad sandwich for a roast beef sandwich or turkey breast sandwich (hold the mayo!) at the deli.
- At Sonic Drive-In, choose a grilled chicken sandwich instead of a chicken club toaster sandwich.
- Order thin-crust pizza instead of …
Read the whole story on About.com.Related Posts
Cut Cooking Fat
Feb 14, 2010 Author: Mary | Filed under: About
Today’s Tip: The Basics of Cutting Cooking Fat
By Jennifer R. Scott, About.com Guide
Updated: February 26, 2009
About.com Health’s Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
- healthy cooking
- healthy fats
- cutting fat
Cutting cooking fat will not only help you manage your weight, but it may also improve your health: Trimming fat from your diet may reduce your risk of diseases, such as cancer and heart disease. As a rule of thumb, saturated fat and trans fat should be avoided as much as possible. Here are some pointers to remember about cutting cooking fat:
- Saturated fat isn’t found only in animal products; some oils contain it, too, including coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and palm oil.
- A little oil goes a long way. Choose extra virgin olive oil, sesame oil or walnut oil.
- Use non-stick pans so you can saute and stir-fry with little …
Read the whole story on About.com.Related Posts
Soup for Weight Loss
Feb 13, 2010 Author: Mary | Filed under: About
Today’s Tip: Soup’s On!
By Jennifer R. Scott, About.com Guide
Updated January 10, 2010
About.com Health’s Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
- healthy eating
- eating out on a diet
- healthy fast food
Eating a broth-based soup before your main meal could help you eat fewer calories overall.Image: © Jupiterimages Corp.
Eating soup can help you lose weight by increasing fiber and curbing your appetite. But not all soups are smart for those of us watching our weight. And how do you make soup into a meal that won’t leave you ravenous in an hour? Here are some smart tips on eating soup for weight loss:
- Vegetable soup is virtually an ideal appetizer to help you lose weight. Most varieties contain 100 calories or less per serving. Plus, vegetables …
Read the whole story on About.com.Related Posts
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Recent Comments
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Latest Entries
- Obesity Etiquette: Is It Really Necessary?
- The Air Diet: Why Eat When You Can Pretend!
- Colorado, California Cities Dominate Slimmest Cities List
- Diet, Exercise Can Improve Thinking
- Breastfeeding Helps Mom Stay Slimmer Later in Life
- Moderate Drinking Linked to Weight Control
- What to Eat Before, During and After Exercise
- Poll: Mommy's Milk Cheese Anyone?
- Frozen Veggies Retain More Nutrients
- Starbucks Tests Out a 31 Ounce Drink