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Take a Guac on the Wild Side
Let's talk guac: if you grew up in the era of "fat makes you fat", you might still get a little squeamish when you see a bowl of the green stuff. It's true: avocados are loaded with fat. But
Don’t Get Sacked by Super Bowl Snacks
Super Bowl Sunday is one of the biggest food fests of the year. With a platter of all the pizza, potato chips and pints of beer you can handle, it’s no surprise that the average football
Chia Seeds: Super Food or “Superfood”?
There's a lot to love about chia seeds; but there's also a lot of hype. And as much as I'd love to swallow it by the spoonful, it's important not to over-promise and under-deliver, like the
Detox Diets: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
After weeks of overindulging on sugar cookies and cocktails, detox diets can sound pretty enticing. Who wouldn’t want to kick-start their metabolism, melt away unwanted pounds, boost energy and
It’s Beginning to Taste a lot like Christmas
With the holiday season well underway many are already stressing and obsessing over their waistlines. But weight gain over the holidays is not inevitable. Actually, research shows that the
How to Avoid a Fad Diet Faux Pas
Choosing a weight loss program isn’t that different from shopping—you need to think carefully before you hand over your credit card. Of course you want to find something that fits you
Pumpkin-Berry Chia Pudding Parfaits
With Gingerbread and Peppermint hot on its heels, it's safe to say Pumpkin is ready to make its annual retreat. But to keep this seasonal sensation in the spotlight a little longer, I
Meatless Monday: The Steaks Have Never Been Higher
If you’re like most people, you probably scarf back two or three servings of meat each day. And why shouldn’t you? It’s delicious, it’s convenient and it’s what you want. But
Five Tips to Undo Daylight Saving Damage
Like millions of sleep-deprived people, you probably jumped for joy at the thought of an extra hour of sleep this weekend. But the real question is: did you take advantage of it? Or did you