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Start the New Year off right with a healthy diet that reduces total caloric intake to support weight loss goals, but leaves you satisfied! See Daily Recommenda…
Growing up I liked to eat everything my dad ate. On Saturday mornings he would eat this granola-type cereal, and I so badly wanted to eat the same cereal, but…
You’ve probably heard the term “clean eating” in a fitness or fashion magazine. There are some celebrities who swear by this diet method. …
December is National Pear Month and there is no better time to enjoy this delicious fruit. Fall and winter are the seasons that pears are at their peak flavor…
TheBUZZ Eating vegetables with meals may help cut calories. WHAT THEY’RE SAYING Vegetables can add abundance and flavor to meals and snacks without all the calories, making them a smart choice when managing weight. It’s also important to eat enough vegetables to meet your daily vegetable recommendation as encouraged by the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. HOW WE KNOW THIS Vegetables are a smart choice when managing weight because they are nutrient dense and provide a relatively low number of calories per serving. But over 90% of Americans don’t get the daily recommended amount.* Why eat less when you can eat more – more veggies! OUR ADVICE Try canned soup as a convenient, delicious and filling way to get more vegetables! Our 5 Favorite Tips for Upping the Vegetable Ante with Soup Choose Canned Soups with Vegetables! There are several varieties of canned soup on the shelves, but by choosing those with a ½ cup serving […]
All too often we let summer have all the fruit and vegetable fun. Sure, there are a lot of delicious fruits and vegetables available in the warmer months, but…