Your morning cup of coffee can do more than get you awake and raring to go: The caffeine in two cups of coffee boosts your metabolism for an hour …
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Looking to cut some calories from your usual lunch time staples? These simple changes can save you about 100 calories each!
Order a veggie burger instead of a regular burger or a veggie dog instead of a hot dog.
At McDonald’s, order a hamburger Happy Meal instead of a Big Mac and fries.
Top your baked potato [...]
The weather is so nice this time of year, you might assume it’s the right time to take your walk outside. But, if you stop to consider a few …
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Going cold turkey on your favorite foods may not be the ideal way to squelch cravings. According to research, a little bit of something you’re craving can go a …
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Sandwiches make lunch time breaks simple and fast. What could be easier than ordering up your favorite at the nearest sandwich or sub shop? Making a simple swap …
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A little knowledge on menu lingo can go a long way in helping you diet while dining out.
Look for buzz words that indicate extra calories, such as creamed, fried, crispy, pan-fried, stuffed, sauteed, scalloped, Alfredo, tempura, battered, batter-dipped, breaded, au gratin, phyllo-wrapped, in puff pastry or en croute. Same goes for bearnaise, bechamel, beurre [...]
In this month’s “Spotlight on Success” we meet a woman named Becky who lost an amazing 95 pounds in seven months. Losing weight has been a major change in …
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“Smart Swaps!” are simple ways for you to make switches among the foods you already enjoy — and at restaurants you already visit — to cut major calories.
Today’s swap takes us to Wendy’s:
The Frescata sandwiches at Wendy’s just “sound” healthy, don’t they? But, a quick look at how the Roasted Turkey [...]
In the 15 or so years that I have been struggling with my weight issues, one of the most difficult things I have had to deal with is learning how …
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Does the sight of a Krispy Kreme leave your will power powerless? Turns out, there’s a reason our brain craves donuts. (And here I thought it was just …
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