Thursday 28 August 2014

Heartburn-Causing Foods

Bowl of pasta and peppers
Heartburn-Causing Foods
If your favorite foods trigger heartburn for you, does that mean you have to cut them out completely? Get the facts.
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Healthy Grilling Ideas    
Think less red meat and more veggies, fruits, and even pizza.
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Tasty Ways to Cut Sodium
5 ways to dial back the salt without losing any flavor.
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Truth About Fat
Learn why our bodies store fat, and the most effective ways to shed it.
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3 Ways to Cook Scallops
They’re easy to fix, packed with nutrients, and perfect for a dinner party.
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Fat Foods, Fit Foods

Pizza
Fat Foods, Fit Foods
If you swap out one junk-food snack a day for something healthier (think sorbet instead of ice cream), the calorie savings add up quick.
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How to Spot a Diet Scam    
7 signs a diet product probably won’t deliver on its promises.
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Alcohol Fact vs. Fiction
Know how to enjoy the health benefits of alcohol while avoiding the risks?
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Low-Residue Diets
They can really help some GI problems. Learn what you can and can’t eat.
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Fattening Foods of Summer
Hot dogs to ice cream -- which summer favorites are the worst?
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Recipes
Fresh Fruit Tart With Almond Crust
Roasted Peach Sundaes
Fruit and Cream Crisp
Sour Cherry Fruit Slump
Melted Apricots With Fresh Raspberries

10 Skinny Cocktails

Peach Bellini
10 Skinny Cocktails
Save calories by replacing sugar with watermelon in your next batch of mojitos, or slim down a Bellini by using just 2 ounces of peach nectar.
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Bee Pollen Dangers    
Its weight loss claims are iffy, and now the FDA says it may hurt you.
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Best and Worst Summer Foods
What to eat (and what to skip) at the July Fourth party or potluck.
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10 Ideas for Tomatoes
They’re good for a lot more than just slicing on sandwiches.
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Give Soy a Try
8 ways to swap in soy, plus the lowdown on soy supplements.
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Recipes
Inside-Out Cheeseburgers
Grilled Corn With Cilantro Butter
Napa Cabbage Slaw
All-American Light Potato Salad
Strawberry-Buttermilk Sherbet

Best Foods for Probiotics

Yogurt
Best Foods for Probiotics
Yogurt is a great way to add tummy-friendly probiotics to your diet, but it’s not the only way. See which foods may help improve digestion.
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Diet Reality Check    
Could you be sabotaging yourself when it comes to losing weight?
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Bring On the Butter?
5 ways to enjoy a little saturated fat without going overboard.
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Best and Worst Snack Foods
Bean dip with veggies and more snacks to enjoy guilt-free.
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Mexican Made Easy
A Food Network chef shares some of her favorite healthy recipes.
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Go Vegetarian    
How to ease into a meat-free diet without feeling deprived.
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Brown-Bag It
22 DIY lunch ideas that are tasty and easy to throw together.
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On a Fad Diet?
9 signs that you may need to rethink your weight-loss strategy.
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7 Wonders of Water
How water can rev up your metabolism, ease stress, and boost energy.
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14 Grocery Shopping Myths

shopping
14 Grocery Shopping Myths
Is organic always healthier? Is juice all bad? Is buying in bulk always best? Separate the myths from the facts.
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10 Sneaky Diet Busters    
Don’t be fooled by fat-free salad dressing and turkey bacon.
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Healthy Picnic Ideas
Recipes for a perfect outdoor meal, plus tips to keep your food safe.
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Vitamin Overload?
How much is too much, and what the consequences can be.
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Kick the Sugar Habit
Can’t say no to sweets? How to cut back on cookies, soda, and more.
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Recipes
Watermelon-Yogurt Ice
Papaya-Lime Sorbet
Raspberry Chocolate Chip FroYo
Creamy Chocolate Gelato
Roasted Mango Sorbet

Are You Doing Your Diet Right?

Analog weight scale
Are You Doing Your Diet Right?
From starving yourself to mindless snacking, there are many ways to sabotage a diet. Here are 11 things not to do.
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Summer Salad Recipes    
Top fresh greens with grilled chicken or fish for a light summer meal.
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Road Map to Weight Loss
Tips for setting goals and dealing with roadblocks along the way.
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Cut Sodium, Not Flavor
5 creative ways to boost flavor in your food without using salt.
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Fat Fact vs. Fiction
Learn what BMI really means, and why too much belly fat can kill.
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Foods for Healthy Skin

Water skin composite
Foods for Healthy Skin
What you eat and drink can replenish moisture, smooth wrinkles and fine lines, and even reduce your risk of skin cancer.
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Nutrients Every Woman Needs    
These essential ingredients promote strong bones, healthy hearts, and more.
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The Truth About Oils
Learn what to use for baking, stir-fries, salad dressings, and more.
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9 Biggest Diet Lies
Trying to lose weight, and it’s not happening? These lies may be why.
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Bread Fact vs. Fiction
If you see mold on a slice, do you need to throw out the whole loaf?
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10 Heart-Smart Food Swaps

fresh muffins on cooling rack
10 Heart-Smart Food Swaps
A few simple tricks, like using Greek yogurt in place of mayo, can help you cut back on calories and saturated fat.
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Food and Faith    
Learn how different foods play a role in the religions of the world.
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Creative Grilling Options
Get fresh ideas for the grill, from fish skewers to fresh fruit.
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No More Yo-Yo Diets
12 proven strategies to help you lose the weight and keep it off.
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Are You Coffee-Smart?
What’s the best place to store beans -- fridge, freezer, or counter?
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