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When Fresh is Best

When Fresh is Best

| August 10, 2014 Comment

When Fresh is Best – Frozen vegetables have their benefits, but there are plenty of times when fresh is best. Check out this video to learn when you should choose fresh vegetables and fruit. Expert: Amy Hendel, R-PA, Health Coach Health Coach, Author of “The 4 Habits of Healthy Families” Transcript Researchers at Arizona State University […]

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Serving Size vs Portion Size

Serving Size vs Portion Size

| July 12, 2014 Comment

Serving Size vs Portion Size – You gain weight when you consume more food than your body needs. Watch this video to know the difference between serving sizes and portion sizes. Expert: Kendra Coppey Certified by The American Council of Exercise Transcript It is clear that paying attention to portion size is important. Regardless of the […]

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Rule of Portion Control

Rule of Portion Control

| May 28, 2014 Comment

Rule of Portion Control – Something as simple as the size of your plate can actually affect the amount of food you eat at meals. Watch this video to learn the rule of portion control. Expert: Hendel, Amy, R-PA, Health Coach Health Coach, Author of “The 4 Habits of Healthy Families” » Transcript Check your portions. […]

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What is Clean Eating?

What is Clean Eating?

| May 13, 2014 Comment

What is Clean Eating?  Eating clean can help you stay healthy and fit. Learn the other benefits of clean eating in this video. Expert: Karen Ansel, MS, RDN, CDN Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Transcript Fitness experts and celebrities are praising the Clean Eating trend. But what IS Clean Eating and how […]

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An App for Helping Grocery Shoppers

| April 29, 2014 Comment

A new app for helping grocery shoppers can now make shopping easier. The app is called ShopWell, and has been developed with help from dietitians, Stanford statisticians, and health guidelines from Institute of Medicine; it shows a color-coded nutrition ranking of various foods, based on the age, health risks, and personal health goals of shoppers. […]

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How to Read Nutrition Labels for Better Health

How to Read Nutrition Labels for Better Health

| April 27, 2014 Comment

How to Read Nutrition Labels for Better Health: Dr. Natasha Withers discusses the importance of reading nutrition labels.

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Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth With Healthy Snacks

Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth With Healthy Snacks

| April 13, 2014 Comment

Expert: Karen Ansel, MS, RDN, CDN Spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics If you have a sweet tooth, it can be hard to resist unhealthy snacks. But there are ways around it! If you have a serious sweet tooth-don’t fret! You can still have a sweet treat. You just want to choose healthy […]

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Detox on the Fruit Flush Diet

Detox on the Fruit Flush Diet

| April 11, 2014 Comment

Expert: Sari Greaves, RD, CDN Step Ahead Weight Loss CenterNutrition Director The 3-day fruit flush detox diet promises to help you lose weight by breaking your addiction to food. It’s all about the right combination of fruits and other foods naturally high in water, fiber, and plant-based medicines. Does it really work? Transcript There are […]

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Spicy Chickpeas

Spicy Chickpeas

| March 18, 2013 Comment

Spicy Chickpeas is a quick and easy vegetarian dish you can rustle up in no time, especially if using canned chickpeas. Chickpeas are full of protein and fiber, and provide an easy way to make your meals healthy and full of nutrition. Servings: 3-4 Cooking Time: 15-25 minutes Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) of chickpeas […]

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