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    Healthy Eating June 19 2013 | By Mary Squillace | Leave a Comment

    Peanuts and Peanut Butter: Your New Breakfast Staples

    All right peanut butter-lovers, you can feel a little less guilty about swiping spoonfuls straight from the jar. Eating peanut butter or peanuts for breakfast can help stabilize your blood sugar and curb your appetite throughout the rest of the day, according to a recent...read more >
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  • Nutrition Twins June 19 2013 | By The Nutrition Twins | Leave a Comment
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    The Summer Superfruit You Should Be Eating

    Despite the fact that a cup of ice cream or soft serve can set you back nearly 500 calories, frozen treats tend to dominate summer cravings. But, believe it or not, a cool, refreshing, waistline-friendly sweet treat exists. And this mythical-sounding indulgence also helps...read more >
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  • Diet and Fitness News June 19 2013 | By Jennifer Moncayo | Leave a Comment
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    Why You Should Join a Community Garden

    Joining a community garden could be your ticket to learning how to grow fruits and veggies, getting outdoors, and eating fresh, organic produce—plus it’s good for your health. People who participate in community gardening have a significantly lower body mass index, and...read more >
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  • Healthy Eating June 18 2013 | By Mary Squillace | Leave a Comment
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    4 Energy Bars You Need to Try

    Confession: Though I frequently write about the benefits of healthy food and the dangers of consuming too much sugar, I have an unrelenting sweet tooth.
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  • Healthy Eating June 17 2013 | By Mary Squillace | Leave a Comment
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    Surprising Ways to Eat More Vegetables

    As if we needed another excuse to load our plates with the nutritional powerhouses, today is National Eat Your Vegetables Day. However, we understand if baby carrots or a side salad have lost their luster for you. Instead, put an appetizing twist on your favorite plants...read more >
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  • ACE June 17 2013 | By Jessica Matthews | Leave a Comment
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    How to Keep Your Hunger in Check

    Losing weight involves not only what we eat, but also how and why we eat. These expert tips will help you develop a healthy mindset toward eating, keep your appetite at bay, and control emotional eating.

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  • Low-Cal Cocktail June 14 2013 | By Mary Squillace | Leave a Comment
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    Low-Cal Cocktail: Pineapple Champagne Cooler

    Spoiling dad with a Father's Day brunch? Then make it extra special by trading an ordinary mimosa for this tasty twist on the classic cocktail. Pineapple Champagne Cooler
    155 calories, 2 g carbs, 0 g fat Ingredients:
    2 oz ZICO Pineapple
    1.5 oz pineapple vodka
    2 oz prosecco
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  • Nutrition Twins June 12 2013 | By The Nutrition Twins | Leave a Comment
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    How Much Artificial Sweetener is Too Much?

    If you’re like many weight loss hopefuls, you probably try to cut calories wherever you can. This often means opting for reduced-calorie yogurt, salad dressing, frozen treats, cereals, and other packaged foods that are made with artificial sweeteners.
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