(ARA) – Many favorite comfort foods are chock-full of fat and calories. But a few simple tweaks can transform familiar favorites into delicious and nutritious meals your family will ask for time and time again.
The nutrition experts at Mayo Clinic share their top five tips for healthy recipe makeovers that cut the calories, boost the [...]

(ARA) – Megan Johnson did something at 33 that she’d dreamed of since college — she entered a bodybuilding, figure and fitness competition and placed a respectable seventh in the figure category.
What’s the big deal? In addition to her age — the average female figure contestant is about 28 — she’s a mom of four: [...]

(NC)-If you’re trying to watch your weight, remember this – fish contain many important nutrients and can be lower in calories than other protein choices. Canada’s Food Guide recommends eating at least two Food Guide servings of fish each week because of the beneficial omega-3 fats that fish contain. To get the greatest health benefits, [...]

Experts agree: the average American’s dietary habits are dismal. On average, we consume 12 percent more calories – an added 300 calories per day – now than we did in 1985, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Added sugar accounts for roughly 23 percent of that increase, the U.S.D.A. estimates.
Awareness of sugar’s caloric impact [...]

(ARA) – The end of winter seems like it should be a time to rejoice. Instead, many people experience a twinge of dread when they realize that the arrival of spring also means the advent of swimsuit season. But a few simple, wise food and exercise choices can help people embrace the sights and sounds [...]

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f you are resolved to the task of losing a few pounds now that the extra holiday calories have taken their toll, consider how foods like low-fat, high calcium-and-protein cottage cheese can help you quickly – and better still, deliciously lose weight. The entire Nordica line (www.gaylea.com) has now received the coveted Health Check from [...]