Losing Weight Intentionally

Trying to slim down is hard enough when the only person you have to answer to is yourself, but if you have a family, there are even more factors to consider, such as their likes and dislikes. Instead of viewing this as an obstacle, embrace it as an opportunity to teach kids good eating habits [...]

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Making Recipes Healthier There are easy ways to revamp your recipes so that the foods you make are better for you. Use the lower fat versions of cream cheese and sour cream. Instead of half-and-half, use 1% or skim milk. Plain, fat-free yogurt can take the place of a whipped topping on a dessert. A [...]

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This is one of my favorite crumbles, the one I make most often once the fruits of summer give way to apples and pears in the fall. 2 1/2 to 3 pounds pears (about 5 large ones), peeled, cored and sliced 2 tablespoons raw brown (turbinado) sugar, preferably organic 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 2 [...]

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• 8 c. chicken broth • 6 medium potatoes, peeled and diced • 6 celery stalks, cut into 1-in. pieces • 3 medium leeks (including 2/3 of green part), cut into 1-in. pieces and well-rinsed • 2 tbsp. butter • Salt, to taste • 1 c. sour cream • Fresh chives, for garnish In a [...]

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Recipe: Hearty Chicken Vegetable Soup Gourmet Preparation Bring water and broth to a simmer in a 2- to 3-quart saucepan. Add chicken and simmer, uncovered, 6 minutes. Remove pan from heat and cover, then let stand until chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate and cool 10 minutes. Reserve poaching [...]

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After looking through hundreds of books on weight loss, Stavros Mastrogiannis, owner of Olympus Personal Training & Weight Management in Danbury felt there was something important missing from all of them. “While all these books provide useful and intelligent diet and exercise programs, they don’t address the issue of how to go about developing the [...]

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Halle Berry is one of the most gorgeous women in the world. Yes, she got lucky in the genes department, but the 44-year-old is also reportedly a fanatic about skin care. she knows a healthy complexion is the key to a youthful glow. Sorry gals, makeup can only do so much magic! Halle is known [...]

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A new book on sexual wellness-boosting nutrition to be released on Valentine’s Day 2011 – early copies and galleys are now available for reviews. How many people can honestly say they are happy with their love life and their body’s ability to enjoy sensual pleasures? if someone seeks medical advice for low libido, they would [...]

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