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Tips for Diet During the Holidays

Published by Steve H on November 1st, 2012

The holidays are a great time to take a break, kick back, and enjoy the company of friends and family. There are a lot of different reasons to love this time of year. After all, the weather is crisper, the leaves change colors, and there is more time to relax and enjoy life. That being said, the holiday are also a prime time for people to gain weight. With all of the extra large and luxurious meals come the extra pounds. Looking at it pragmatically, such times create a perfect set of circumstances for weight gain. Meals are going to

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Practicing Portion Control

Published by Steve H on August 9th, 2012

Whether you are looking to lose some weight or merely want to have more control over your dietary intake, exercising portion control throughout the day is one of the best ways to get results overall.  Portion control is all about being able to define the limits of the food you eat throughout the day. It also is going to be one of the effective ways to lose weight and keep it off. As with any dietary method, portion control requires dedication and the building of good habits. These will be the ultimate deciding factor when it all comes down to it. That being

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Making Positive Changes in Diet

Published by Steve H on July 11th, 2012

One of the things that we can all do better is eat in a healthier and more effective way. Every day, we all have to make food choices as we take in meals and snacks, and a lot of these choices are not exactly optimal in nature. There are a lot of products that we eat everyday that have a lot of preservatives and artificial ingredients in them, not to mention the large amounts of fats and sugars and oils. One of the best ways to get a little bit healthier each day is to look at these things and

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Eating Salads this Summer

Published by Steve H on June 6th, 2012

One of the best ways to eat light this summer while dropping pounds is to eat a lot of salads over the next few months. Although we still have a bit of a cultural stereotype about salads wherein we picture people wincing as they force their way through band meals, the truth of the matter is that salads is delicious. In fact, the best part about salad is that it has so much variety and so much you can do with it. For example, you can vary just how healthy a salad is, from the relatively neutral iceberg leaves to

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Fresh Fruit Every Day

Published by Steve H on June 2nd, 2012

If you are looking for away to slim down, feel more energy, and enjoy your diet, then this summer could be a great time to introduce more fruit into your diet. Fruit is unique because it provides a lot of vitamins and minerals that we need, contains a lot of water, is refreshing, and is sweet to eat. As such, it is something that most people can generally eat a good amount of. There are a lot of health benefits associated with eating a lot of fruit every day. And as an added benefit, it is a great treat to have

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Transforming Your Body for Summer

Published by Rachel D on April 25th, 2012

If you have decided that you want to be in better shape this summer, running may be the answer that you have been looking for. There are many people that utilize running to ensure that they are going to have a healthy body throughout their life. While you are working on becoming a runner you will need to have patience with yourself and be willing to start slow so you do get injured. First, you will want to talk to your doctor about a fitness plan that will be good for your body. You should tailor your fitness plan to

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Eating Healthier and Feeling Better

Published by Steve H on March 30th, 2012

If the end of the winter has left you in a bit of a sluggish haze, then you are certainly not alone! Winter is a time of year where many people get a bit out of shape and don’t eat and healthy as they possibly could. When its cold and grey outside, it is natural for us all to stay inside and eat instead of doing other things. If you want to get back into shape and feel more energy during the day, consider changing up your diet. You’ll be amazed at what a difference fresh food can make! We recommend

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Thawing And Cooking Your Thanksgiving Turkey

Published by Walter D on November 12th, 2010

Before you even go out to buy your Thanksgiving turkey, you should check out the Perfect Turkey Tips blog! Thawing your turkey – Once you have your turkey, be sure to plan enough time to have the turkey completely thawed and throughly cleaned before cooking. The only safe way to properly thaw your turkey is in the refrigerator to prevent bacterial growth or contamination. Times for thawing your turkey in the refrigerator: 8 – 12lbs = 2 to 3 days 13 – 16lbs = 3 to 4 days 17 – 20lbs = 4 to 5 days 21 – 24lbs =

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Tips and Tricks for Keeping your New Year”s Diet

Published by Tyler R. on January 13th, 2010

Millions of Americans decided that for their New Year’s resolution they would once again try to lose weight. No, I don’t have numbers to back up that statement, but ask around, plenty of people are trying to diet once again, and plenty of people will fail again in their quest to diet. Here are some tips and tricks to make sure you aren’t one of them. White Bread is bad for you.  If you cut white bread and highly refined and processed foods out of your diet, you are sure to lose weight.  Try whole wheat instead.  If you don’t

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