Gluten is a common component in many foods, but for people with celiac disease and other food sensitivities and allergies, it can be the difference between feeling great, and feeling awful. Having to eat a […]
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Sweet Caramelized Butternut Custard
Here is another great seasonal veggie recipe which the whole family will enjoy. What You Need: 1 (2 lb.) butternut squash, halved and seeds removed 2 tsp. canola oil 4 eggs 1 3/4 C half […]
Factors That Affect Body Weight 2
Genetic Factors Continued A number of genes are responsible for regulating body weight. More than a decade ago, researchers at Rockefeller University discovered that mutations in a gene—called the obesity (ob) gene— prevented a strain […]
10 Strategies for Successful Weight Loss Part 8
Weight-Loss Strategy #8. Evaluate your personal relationship to food. Behavioral and emotional cues frequently trigger an inappropriate desire to eat. The most common cues are habit, stress, boredom, sadness, anxiety, loneliness, and the use of […]
10 Strategies for Successful Weight Loss Part 4
Weight-Loss Strategy #4. Eat slowly in order to enjoy the meal and help yourself feel full. Many people consume more calories than needed to satisfy their hunger because they eat too quickly. Since it takes […]
Eating Right for Weight Control 5
Metabolism This is the process that extracts and utilizes energy (measured in calories) from food. Even at rest, energy is needed for many functions, such as breathing, the beating of your heart, and cell growth […]
Eating Right for Weight Control 1
Good nutritional habits aren’t just important for preventing diseases. They can also help you control your weight, or even lose weight. It is a sad fact: the number overweight and obese people, including those who […]
My Food Pyramid 1
How to eat right, even if you haven’t got much time You may not yet be familiar with the new food pyramid recommended by the USDA, called MyPyramid. It has vertical bands of color and […]
Backyard Barbeque Party 2
Punch is a good idea for a party where there will be children as well as grown ups. If the punch is meant to be sparkling (adding soda), chill the punch first without the soda […]
Food for Life 4
Food is your fuel Food is your life support system Food provides not only the energy you need to function every day, but also the nutrients required to build all of your body’s tissues (from […]
Dr. Phil Diet 2
But, The Dr. Phil diet emphasis is on our mental state. Our approach to losing weight should be the same as our approach to anything else – discover the underlying problem, make a plan for […]
Quick Quiche
Pre-heat oven to 350 F. Grease a large, flat pan at least 12 inches in diameter and 2 inches deep. Take a cup of ham, broccoli, spinach, pepper, or whatever you want to put in […]