In a recent study, researchers at McMaster University in Canada found that mice that ran on a treadmill three times a week over a period of five months remained youthful, while a control group of mice that did not treadmill lost fur, turned gray, and became sluggish – all signs of aging. All mice used [...]
I’ve always been a chip lover, but rarely allowed myself to indulge. So it’s kind of odd how much I am enjoying the new, lower fat and calorie baked varieties. The thing is, they add a lot of crunch and flavor to my otherwise rather boring lunchtime sandwich. And the Scoops add pizzazz to any [...]
Oh dear goodness how easy it is to just sit. All day. And the more days of sitting, continuing to sit becomes even easier. I can look back now and see that exercising has always been difficult for me because it interrupts my fondness of sitting. I can invent more reasons not to exercise than [...]
Well, no, there’s more! What would life be without dessert? Even if you are dieting – no, ESPECIALLY if you are dieting – you gotta have a dessert now and then. We do! And how we look forward to that sweet treat at the end of the day! There are a number of diet desserts [...]
I made a list of ingredients required for each of the seven casserole recipes I had chosen and printed. Not too strange to see many of the same ingredients over and over: tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, green chilies, enchilada sauce, corn or flour tortillas, lasagna, bow-tie pasta, etc. Cheese, too (yum). And lots of beans! [...]
Several years ago I worked with a woman named Debbie who lost close to 70 pounds over a period of about eight months. Her husband had been diagnosed with diabetes and to support him (and to simplify meal planning), she adopted his new diet regimen. Together they ate with discipline and added a simple walking [...]
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I’ve always been a chip lover, but rarely allowed myself to indulge. So it’s kind of odd how much I am enjoying the new, lower fat and calorie baked varieties. The thing is, they add a lot of crunch and flavor to my otherwise rather boring lunchtime sandwich. And the Scoops add pizzazz to any [...]
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Makes about 25 medium cookies Approximately 44 calories per cookie Tips Use egg whites at room temperature Add a drop or two of food coloring of your choice, or use none at all Use only stainless steel bowls and utensils Make sure all utensils are free of grease Cover two baking sheets with parchment Ingredients [...]
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In a recent study, researchers at McMaster University in Canada found that mice that ran on a treadmill three times a week over a period of five months remained youthful, while a control group of mice that did not treadmill lost fur, turned gray, and became sluggish – all signs of aging. All mice used [...]
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In a recent study, researchers at McMaster University in Canada found that mice that ran on a treadmill three times a week over a period of five months remained youthful, while a control group of mice that did not treadmill lost fur, turned gray, and became sluggish – all signs of aging. All mice used [...]
Makes about 25 medium cookies Approximately 44 calories per cookie Tips Use egg whites at room temperature Add a drop or two of food coloring of your choice, or use none at all Use only stainless steel bowls and utensils Make sure all utensils are free of grease Cover two baking sheets with parchment Ingredients [...]
Makes 10 servings Approximately 44.5 calories/serving Ingredients 2 cups diced zucchini 1 cup diced red onion 2 4.5 oz cans chopped green chilies 3 14.5 oz. cans diced tomatoes 1/3 cup fresh lime juice 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro 2 cups water 2 chicken bouillon cubes 1/8 teaspoon salt (to taste – optional) Preparation [...]
I’ve always been a chip lover, but rarely allowed myself to indulge. So it’s kind of odd how much I am enjoying the new, lower fat and calorie baked varieties. The thing is, they add a lot of crunch and flavor to my otherwise rather boring lunchtime sandwich. And the Scoops add pizzazz to any [...]
Several years ago I worked with a woman named Debbie who lost close to 70 pounds over a period of about eight months. Her husband had been diagnosed with diabetes and to support him (and to simplify meal planning), she adopted his new diet regimen. Together they ate with discipline and added a simple walking [...]
