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Having a tea party?

Posted on November 16th, 2008 by Esperanza Dodge in Healthy Eating

Good. Tea parties are a fun and healthy way to catch up on the latest gossip with friends and allows you to indulge in some healthy treats as you go.
Start off by making refreshing iced tea. Make it homemade. Brew the leaves (or bags) and after its done, chill in the fridge. [...]

Easy Tuna Dip

Posted on November 14th, 2008 by Esperanza Dodge in Diet Logs, Healthy Eating

Are you looking to make an appetizer that is easy to make and fits your budget? Then I think you’ll enjoy this Tuna Dip.
Ingrediants needed:
Can of tuna, drained (albacore if you prefer)
Big tub of sour cream (lowfat is preferable)
Sea salt (fine grain)
ground black pepper
paprika
garlic powder
In a bowl, mix together the drained tuna and sour [...]

Fat Makes You Fat

Posted on November 14th, 2008 by Ivy in Healthy Eating

Fat is not the enemy. Although fat-laden products can be full of calories, a modest amount of fat may help you feel full (so you eat less overall) and make healthy foods, like vegetables, taste better (so you may eat more of them). Fat also helps with the absorption of certain vitamins and phytonutrients, which [...]

Snacks!

Posted on November 13th, 2008 by Esperanza Dodge in Dieting, Healthy Eating

I love snacks. Being on a diet or eating healthy doesn’t mean having to give up snacks. In fact, you ShOULD be snacking frequently so that you stave hunger and keep that metabolism going.
Here are a few yummy and healthy snacks you can eat.
1. Frozen berries from Trader Joe’s are the most delicious [...]

Pasta makes you fat

Posted on November 12th, 2008 by Ivy in Healthy Eating

Carbohydrates per se don’t make you fat; extra calories do, whether you eat them in the form of carbs, fats, or protein. Besides, carbohydrates include vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, which are important parts of a healthy diet. In short, the problem isn’t pasta but the sheer volume consumed.
Pasta in moderation is fine. Dietitians [...]

Desserts

Posted on November 12th, 2008 by Esperanza Dodge in Diet Logs, Healthy Eating, Weight Loss

Often dieters really miss desserts when eating healthy. Here are some ideas for desserts you can still have and STiLL lose weight in the process.
1. In a blender, blend some already made jello and cool whip, both sugar free. It will end up taking the consistency of a parfait. It is so [...]

After giving birth, most mom aim to lose the pounds they gain during pregnancy. They already set their minds their plan diet. But most of them didn’t know that breastfeeding is a natural diet regime. When you are into breastfeeding, it tends you to lose weight naturally. It is a good news for mom who [...]

All these things make many of us cringe. Why can’t we indulge? Why do we have to avoid these while skinny minis eat toast and bagels and pizza and waffles like nothing? I love carbs, I’m not going to lie. But I have to watch what I’m eating!
I once was a [...]

Reviews on Salt

Posted on October 29th, 2008 by Esperanza Dodge in Healthy Eating

Regular Table Salt: Can be bad for you, especially since people use in high amounts.
Mortin Lite Salt: Has way less sodium than table salt. It also has potassium. I think it tastes the same as table salt but others compare it to “licking a sidewalk”. I never thought that. I find [...]

I was recently eating a can of a popular brand of bean and ham soup when I got to looking at the health facts on the back. Did you know one serving (1 can has two servings) contains 8 grams of fiber? It also has 11 grams of protein. It also appears to be a [...]

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