Editor’s note: If you’re trying to watch your weight or improve your eating, you know that going out for a meal can be one of the greatest temptations to lose your resolve. For those who love Italian cuisine, it can be especially difficult to turn down that extra helping of pasta or sprinkling of cheese.… Continue reading Enjoy a Healthy Italian Meal When Eating Out
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How to Win The Battle of The Buffet
“All-you-can-eat” buffets may look great, but they can lead to overeating. Here, some tips from the experts at www.choosemyplate.gov, a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, on how to have happy, healthy eating at the buffet: Survey the territory Take a lap around the buffet before you start to fill up your plate. Plan… Continue reading How to Win The Battle of The Buffet
Get Smart about Protein
Editor’s Note: According to the National Institute on Aging, proteins are often called the body’s building blocks. They are used to build and repair tissues. They help you fight infection. Your body uses extra protein for energy. Good sources of protein are seafood, lean meat and poultry, eggs, beans and peas, soy products, and… Continue reading Get Smart about Protein
Eggs Can Improve Salads’ Health Benefits
Eggs added to a salad of raw vegetables can improve the absorption of nutrients known as carotenoids that help reduce inflammation, according to research from Purdue University. “Eating a salad with a variety of colorful vegetables provides several unique types of carotenoids, including beta-carotene, lutein, zeaxanthin and lycopene,” said Wayne Campbell, a professor of nutrition… Continue reading Eggs Can Improve Salads’ Health Benefits