If your snack foods aren’t healthy foods, you’re probably getting too much salt, sugar, fat and cholesterol in your diet — like most Americans. When you’re in a hurry and out of ideas, fast food and candy may win by default.
Prepare to eat more nutritious snacks on the go by stocking the freezer, fridge and [...]

Vegetables are the foundation of a healthy, balanced diet, many experts recommending 3-5 servings a day. Try these tips for buying vegetables in this healthy shopping video.
Originally posted 2010-03-17 02:46:25. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Healthy eating is one of the building blocks to better health–and it all starts with selecting healthy foods and turning them into delicious recipes. The U.S. Department of Agriculture offers the food pyramid, which tells you which foods are healthy and which foods to limit—and how many servings of each you should have each day. [...]

Even if you are not a fan of collard greens, sprouts or salads, it is still possible to lose weight and stay fit. According to the experts at the Mayo Clinic, the best weight loss plan is a healthy balance of daily exercise and a diet consisting of a variety of fruits and vegetables, lean [...]

Folic acid is a water-soluble B vitamin. Water-soluble vitamins only stay in the body for a short amount of time and they need to be constantly replaced. Women who are pregnant need to make sure they keep their daily intake up to avoid birth defects. Folic acid can be found in a supplement form or [...]

The Richard Simmons Diet focuses on eating well daily and a vigorous exercise routine. Learn how to make healthy food choices for the Richard Simmons Diet from a licensed dietician and nutritionist in this health and nutrition video.
Originally posted 2010-03-17 02:46:25. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

Does the dinnertime refusal of anything green–or healthy–sound familiar when it comes to your child? If you feel like you are fighting a losing battle to convince your child to make healthy food choices, don’t lose hope just yet. By making your child more involved in her food choices and using the “try, try again” [...]

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Make your grilling more glam by choosing the perfect wines for anything that comes off the grates.
Elizabeth Karmel, executive chef at Hill Country in New York City, creator of girlsatthegrill.com, and author of the St. Francis Girls’ Guide to Grilling shares 7 pairing tips and a delicious wine marinade so you can have your [...]

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From Health magazine
Too hot to turn on the stove? No need to—just make our yummy throw-together dinners! View the slideshow.

By Jenna Weber
Nothing says summer like fresh pesto. Now is the time you can easily buy basil in bulk (or grow your own!) and create this simple and tasty sauce in a matter of minutes. This week we are going to make all pesto, all the time. One batch of pesto can easily supplement a [...]