1 small (3 oz) pkg. low fat cream cheese, softened 3 t apricot preserves 1 (8 oz) can pineapple tidbits, drained 1 fresh peach, pitted and halved 1 fresh pear, halved 1 T pecans, chopped […]
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Healthy Valentine’s Meal Ideas Part 2
Toss a salad to go with dinner. Instead of store bought croutons on the top, use cubed pieces of wheat bread. Wash them with a little butter or reduced fat margarine and pop them into […]
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 […]
LA Weight Loss Program 2
One drawback of the plan is the weigh-ins. Members are asked to weigh three times a week. That’s too much for the average person. The scale is not always an accurate representation of how a […]
Your Diet and Disease Prevention Part 4
Heart health guidelines continued • Opt for fat-free and low-fat dairy products. Also choose lean meats in place of higher-fat cuts. The leanest cuts of meat are loin, flank, and round. • Get at least […]