Portion Control snacking & Lunch ideas

One of my biggest problems before joining SparkPeople was eating before I went to bed. Uncontrolled portions of 'something..s.'
I have learned from tracking my eating habits just how much I was consuming. I had no idea! So to try to help myself, I am now making 'Portion-appropriate' choices and bagging them after I get home.
Examples: baggies of: mini-pretzels, baked chips, veggies, fruit, etc. Everyone in my family now knows that 1 baggie = 1 portion. We can grab & go!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35368_portion_control_snacking_lunch_ideas

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Spicy food slows eating

Hot peppers raise your metabolism, but the real benefit of food with a little zing is that it slows your eating, says James Hill, PhD, past president of the American Society for Nutrition. 'Americans eat too fast,' he says. 'By the time your body signals that it's full, you've overeaten. Eating slower is a good weight-loss strategy, and making food spicier is an easy way to do it.'

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34465_spicy_food_slows_eating

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Five BItes

Rather than saying absolutely not to a tempting dessert, I allow myself five small bites. Almost always after a bite or two I find that I am satisfied with the flavor and can step away. I rarely hit five bites.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35674_five_bites

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Balance your food choices over time

Not every food has to be "perfect." When eating a food high in fat, salt or sugar, select other foods that are low in these ingredients. If you miss out on any food group one day, make up for it the next. Your food choices over several days should fit together into a healthy pattern.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35202_balance_your_food_choices_over_time

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Water

Fill a jug with lid 3/4 full of water (ie from milk, ice tea, water) and freeze...stash it in your cooler before grocery shopping....food will stay cooler and as the water melts you can refill everybody's cup or bottle. This works great at the beach too.

I even freeze a small water bottle whether I am home or running about...fun to have an ice cube in the bottle throughout the day. (a full bottle will over expand) 148

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35709_water

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Yams

Did you know yams aren't just for the holiday meals? We have switched to yams. They are so good natural sweet and better for you less in calories then regular potatoes higher in fiber. You can bake them, broil them, boil them put them on the Bar-B-Que. You make sweet potato fries they are so yummy What ever you do with a regular pottage you can do with a yam, and you'll love them more.. Just give them a try You'll like them I know you will.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35254_yams

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Yams

Did you know yams aren't just for the holiday meals? We have switched to yams. They are so good natural sweet and better for you less in calories then regular potatoes higher in fiber. You can bake them, broil them, boil them put them on the Bar-B-Que. You make sweet potato fries they are so yummy What ever you do with a regular pottage you can do with a yam, and you'll love them more.. Just give them a try You'll like them I know you will.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35254_yams

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Berries, berries, berries!

Several times per week, I treat myself to whichever berries are on special at the store - I get them home, rinse, put a paper towel in a bowl, then pick them up one at a time to place in the bowl. I eat the very ripe ones as I go, and then leave the rest on the counter to snack on over the next day or two which seems to prevent snacking on unhealthy items.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34509_berries_berries_berries

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Fooducate App

I downloaded the app "Fooducate". You use your smartphone or iPod to scan a food's barcode. The app grades the product, gives you better alternatives, and brings your attention to things you need to look out for (like high sodium content). I have a lot fun scanning everything in the house, and helps me pick better choices.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35334_fooducate_app

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Corrections: For the Record

Correction of October 5 profile of Heba Said Ahmed, Egyptian women who won gold medal for power lifting in recent Paralympic Games in Beijing, regarding reference to way in which she and her teammates were greeted in Egypt

Source: http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B05EEDD1330F933A25753C1A96E9C8B63&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

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Look at it as "medicine" to make you feel better!

When I first started drinking grapefruit juice in the morning...I HATED it. It was oh, so sour, and I thought I would never drink it again. But I shut my eye, opened my mouth, and chugged it down. And I did it the next day, and the next, and so on, until my first bottle was empty. Over time, I realized I LOVE grapefruit juice.... (continued)

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35070_look_at_it_as_medicine_to_make_you_feel_better

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my little drive-thru and take out secret

ORDER A KIDS MEAL..today my co-workers ordered lunch from a local deli, i ordered a kids turkey and cheese on wheat with organic baby carrots instead of chips..300ish calories..& im really full..even if you go to mcdonalds & get a kids meal [not the big kids meal, the regular one] & get apple dippers & diet soda, you get your taste for mickey d's with WAY fewer calories..i dont recommend doing this often with fast food but every once in a while wont hurt..its all about good choices & moderati...

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35318_my_little_drivethru_and_take_out_secret

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Measuring Cups

Easy measureing. Since servings are not always easy, for things like cereal, I keep the proper serving size measuring cup in the container. I get the exact serving size without having to pour into a measuring cup.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34383_measuring_cups

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Use snack-sized baggies for portion control!

Whenever I buy crackers, pretzel sticks, nuts, dried fruits or any other snack item, I make a point of counting or measuring portion sizes into snack baggies. Then I place the baggies into the empty bag or box and keep them in my pantry. That way, when I want a snack, I just grab a baggy and know I will be eating exactly the right portion. It also comes in handy when I am running out the door and want to grab some snacks to take with me. I re-use baggies from crackers and pretzels to be "gree...

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35169_use_snacksized_baggies_for_portion_control

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Switching bad for better

Spark People nutrition tracker showed me some habits I had that were not doing me any favours.

My night time supper used to be water Milo & a choc chip museli bar (240 cal) which I did not think was too bad.
I have now changed it to Herbal tea, 10 grams walnuts & a handful of grapes (90 cal).

A small change which was not hard to make, and saves 150 cal EVERYDAY (pretty much) - could be the difference between maintenance & losing?

A couple of little changes make all the...

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34538_switching_bad_for_better

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Sip it good

Having trouble drinking all that water? A lot of people find that using a straw, or a water bottle with a straw opening helps them drink more water. Try it!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35259_sip_it_good

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Apple Slicing

If you're "vertically challenged" like me, you know how difficult it is to get high enough to push down on your apple slicer to cut through and more often then not it ROLLS to one side! I've found that if I put the apple top side down that it stabilizes the apple making for an easier cut!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34401_apple_slicing

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Many children not getting enough exercise: study

NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Many American youngsters are not getting enough physical activity and parents are failing to make their children's health a priority, according to a new study.

Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42576624/ns/health/

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Delicious Healthy Breakfast

Mix brown rice with 1 scrambled whole egg and 2 or three whites...add a bit of margarine and brown sugar to taste...DELICIOUS, filling and healthy. You can make the rice and egg the night before and put it in the fridge. Then in the morning, heat it up in the microwave and add the margarine and brown sugar. Try adding chopped or dried fruit and nuts.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35013_delicious_healthy_breakfast

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GO FISH!

Fish is a wonderful source of protein and Omega-3s. It's lean and it's a healthy alternative to fattier meats.
Fish is generally inexpensive and may be bought fresh locally for added benefit.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35037_go_fish

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Meat for minimal calories

I love meat and have been a big meat eater. The recommended 3oz is often not enough to satisfy me.

I've been altering my recipes and putting half and half, meat and mushrooms. I find this feels like meat and satisfies like meat without all the calories.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35297_meat_for_minimal_calories

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Pre-portion fruits and veggies to take on the run!

I like to cut up, portion/weigh fruits and veggies into baggies and write the weight in grams on the bag so they ready for me to grab quickly as I leave for work in the morning. This makes it quick and easy to eat and track! They are also perfect snack size, and helps me get my 5 a day (minimum) in easily!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35481_preportion_fruits_and_veggies_to_take_on_the_run

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Home Setting Nurtures Better Food Choices

Can a cozy dining table and nice music prompt people to reach for the greens and go light on dessert? So suggests a new study probing why people tend to eat more-nutritious meals at home than away from home. The findings, based on data from 160 women who reported their emotional states before and after meals, add to mounting evidence that psychological factors may help override humans' wired-in preference for high-fat, sugary foods...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mnt/healthnews/~3/P1FjdwvERYE/231897.php

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planning and tracking

For me it is extremely important to plan ahead. What I am going to eat, when I will buy it and to keep it simple. Also I plan foods I can take with me when I am going to be out and about. That way I am not tempted to cheat. I have to track or I will eat too much.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34149_planning_and_tracking

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Ginger & Garlic Paste

I pur�e equal amounts of fresh garlic and ginger. In a storage container this will last forever in your fridge, easy to add these healthy ingredients to salad dressings, stir fry or other dishes!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34838_ginger_garlic_paste

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Frozen Treat

I keep frozen protein shakes in my freezer at home. At night, it's a frozen treat without the guilt!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34395_frozen_treat

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"Energy Bar" and "Protein Bar" NOT the same

While a good protein bar can occasionally be a lifesaver when you need to eat on the go, energy bars are often no more than vitamin enriched candy bars. Be sure to read the labels, and choose a product that has protein for staying power.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35491_energy_bar_and_protein_bar_not_the_same

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Candy craving?

How to eat a candy bar without the calories!

A regular snickers bar has 266 calories! They only take a few moments to eat. To satisfy your craving, use the BITE SIZE snickers and Freeze them.

A bite-size Snickers has only 42 calories & freezing it means it will take you longer to eat it. You will get the taste of Snickers for a longer period of time. I use it to trick my brain into thinking I've been eating a lot of chocolate when I've really been eating the same piece for sev...

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35315_candy_craving

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I'm a snacker, are you?

I'm an admitted snacker. Before I started pre-planning my meals, I would snack on anything I thought was 'healthy'. I began constantly craving them, so when I started planning my meals, I added in 3 pre-planned snacks at 100cal a piece. Try Pita Bites with blueberries or a sliced apple with a tbsp of peanut butter. It fills you up, has a lot of fiber, potassium, protein, and vitamin C. Pre-planning snacks felt less restrictive, and I don't regret it at the end of the day. :^)

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35422_im_a_snacker_are_you

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Keep the cookie jar in a cuboard

My kids have their own cuboard in the kitchen where they keep sugary snacks,its so easy not to eat anything from there when your an adult isnt it? We all ate sugary snacks when we were kids didnt we?Now most of us realize we cant be slim and healthy if we eat sugary proccessed snacks, leave that to the children.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35367_keep_the_cookie_jar_in_a_cuboard

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Brain Activity In Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain Captured By New Imaging Technique

Research from Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) uses a new imaging technique, arterial spin labeling, to show the areas of the brain that are activated when patients with low back pain have a worsening of their usual, chronic pain. This research is published in the August issue of the journal Anesthesiology. "This study is a first step towards providing tools to objectively describe someone's chronic pain which is a subjective experience...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mnt/healthnews/~3/5D0SyOahsZQ/231870.php

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Trader Joe's Kettle Corn

Snack on Trader Joe's Kettle Corn! It is really low in calories and the serving size is huge (2.25 cups!). I only use 1.5 cups when I eat it and its only 78 calories. Its a light snack that is both sweet and salty, so it can satisfy any craving without you feeling guilty. Plus, its delicious so it feels liek a treat!!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34781_trader_joes_kettle_corn

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Make EVERY Meal "with salad"

Seriously; even if you hate it. When you are waiting for the pasta water to boil or the sauce to thicken, slice, dice, and shred your veggies and prepare a salad on your plate, as much as you can pile on! When you come to serve your dinner, add your veggies to the salad, then your protein, and then your starchy carbs and you'll find yourself eating less just to keep it all on the plate, and you still get your meal and all it's tastes, not just a plate full of salad!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35183_make_every_meal_with_salad

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portion sizes

I'm terrible at eyeballing portions...which leads to me overeating without realizing it. I found a website with great pictures to show you how to compare the portion of your food to everyday objects. http://tomatotalk.earthfare.com/2010/02/02
/supersize-the-meal-double-gulp-the-dr
ink-and-king-size-the-sweet-treat/ so cool! definitely helpful.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35532_portion_sizes

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Who's Responsible For Preventable Deaths In Athletes?

Colleges and high schools must follow an active strategy to preventing deaths among student athletes from exertional heat stroke (EHS) and other causes, according to an editorial in a recent issue of The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, official research journal of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). The journal is published by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, a part of Wolters Kluwer Health...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mnt/healthnews/~3/r3zbBxGtZS0/231792.php

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Gene Variants May Hold Key To Gateway Barret Esophagus Disease

Three gene variants have been detected to be more profound in patients with esophageal cancer and Barret esophagus according to researchers. The incidence of esophageal adenocarcinoma (EAC) in the United States and Europe has increased a whopping 350% since 1970, with the cause uncertain. Esophageal adenocarcinoma is believed to be preceded by Barrett esophagus (BE). Barrett esophagus is common, estimated to occur in 1 percent to 10 percent of the general population...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mnt/healthnews/~3/Da01ZIkgwE0/231838.php

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Magic of plain yogurt

I hate plain yogurt by itself, but what I've discovered is that it works amazingly in recipes that call for sour cream. Pretty much any recipe that calls for sour cream, you can sub plain yogurt measure for measure, and you won't notice a difference. But you'll have significantly cut the fat and increased the protein. What could be better? Works especially well for dips. Mix 50-50 with regular guacamole, and you've cut your fat in half and added a lot of protein! Best is that it's yummers!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34723_magic_of_plain_yogurt

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Cocaine once a 'wonder' drug

Long before drug cartels, crack wars and TV shows about addiction, cocaine was praised by some of the greatest minds in medical history.

Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/RK1gcFt9Ecg/index.html

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portion sizes

I'm terrible at eyeballing portions...which leads to me overeating without realizing it. I found a website with great pictures to show you how to compare the portion of your food to everyday objects. http://tomatotalk.earthfare.com/2010/02/02
/supersize-the-meal-double-gulp-the-dr
ink-and-king-size-the-sweet-treat/ so cool! definitely helpful.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35532_portion_sizes

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Worries Over Diabetes Mortality Rates In Status Aboriginal Adults

Diabetes rate increases in status Aboriginal adults in Alberta appear to be slowing compared with the general population, although diabetes is more common in status Aboriginals and death rates for this group are significantly higher than the general population, states an article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Death rates have in fact remained unchanged for status Aboriginals who do not have diabetes. Diabetes is increasing in virtually all populations world-wide...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mnt/healthnews/~3/62DFjC9ULaA/231714.php

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U.S. Tandem Advances to Beach Volleyball Final

It will be the fourth consecutive Olympic soccer final for the United States, which beat Brazil, 2-1, in extra time four years ago in Athens.

Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/08/19/sports/olympics/19games.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

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Opening Of Pilot Clinical Trial In Synovial Sarcoma

Adaptimmune announced today that it has opened a Pilot, open-label clinical trial in synovial sarcoma at the National Cancer Institute (NCI), Bethesda, Maryland, testing its enhanced T cell receptor T cell therapy. A second site is planned to open later this year at Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri. Adaptimmune is focused on the use of T cell therapy to treat cancer, with the body's own machinery - the T lymphocyte cell - being used to target and destroy cancerous cells...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mnt/healthnews/~3/aWUZtUp29YA/231744.php

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Water Water everywhere!!!!!

Why waste calories on a drink, when you can have 0 calories in water with a fresh lemon or lime squeezed in or freeze a few raspberries and put them in it!!!! I find if it tastes good I'll do it!!!! Don't be boring, add fresh ingredients. Try to stay away from aspartame which is in alot of the low calorie drink mixes.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34147_water_water_everywhere

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Toss It In The Trash!

If I make something and it's awful or if the portion is way too large or has too much sodium or is just wrong, I don't hesitate to toss it in the trash. I'm not listening to that voice saying, "eat everything on your plate." I know if it's in the garbage, it's gone and sometimes that is the best thing for me. Waste is bad, but weight is a killer! 30

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34542_toss_it_in_the_trash

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Study Finds Sexual Anxiety, Personality Are Predictors Of Infidelity

People with sexual performance anxiety are more likely to cheat on their partners. That's just one of the curious findings of a new study by a University of Guelph professor on the factors that predict infidelity. Men who are risk-takers or easily sexually aroused are also more likely to wander; for women, relationship issues are stronger predictors of unfaithfulness. The study, published recently in the journal Archives of Sexual Behaviour, is the first to look at how demographics, interpersonal factors and sexual personality affect infidelity...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mnt/healthnews/~3/rhZg932vt3w/231749.php

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Exercise Has Numerous Beneficial Effects On Brain Health And Cognition, Review Suggests

It's no secret that exercise has numerous beneficial effects on the body. However, a bevy of recent research suggests that these positive effects also extend to the brain, influencing cognition. In a new review article highlighting the results of more than a hundred recent human and animal studies on this topic, Michelle W. Voss, of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and her colleagues show that both aerobic exercise and strength training play a vital role in maintaining brain and cognitive health throughout life...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mnt/healthnews/~3/JAFq_zg6LA8/231706.php

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Fooducate App

I downloaded the app "Fooducate". You use your smartphone or iPod to scan a food's barcode. The app grades the product, gives you better alternatives, and brings your attention to things you need to look out for (like high sodium content). I have a lot fun scanning everything in the house, and helps me pick better choices.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35334_fooducate_app

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Teen Athletes at Greater Risk for Osteoarthritis: Study (HealthDay)

HealthDay - MONDAY, July 25 (HealthDay News) -- Children and teens with abnormal
development of the long bone between the pelvis and knee from playing
high-intensity sports, such as soccer and basketball, are at greater risk
for osteoarthritis of the hip, according to a new study.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20110726/hl_hsn/teenathletesatgreaterriskforosteoarthritisstudy

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Substitute for peanuts

If you are like me and can't resist peanuts then substitute them with soya nuts. They give you that crunchy satisfaction & have only 112 calories an ounce instead of 165 calories.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34835_substitute_for_peanuts

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Fiber One 90 calorie brownies

Yum, Yum, Yum!!!
Rich chocolate brownies with 5g of fiber and only 90 calories! I love the ones with the peanut butter drizzle on them. And for once, a low calorie brownie that is large enough and rich enough to be satified with only one.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34612_fiber_one_90_calorie_brownies

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My new favorite dessert

Cut up my allotted 12 strawberries in a bowl and top w/ 2 Tbs sugar-free cool whip and 2 Tbs sugar-free Hershey Syrup...like a sundae, but better!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35175_my_new_favorite_dessert

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breakfast

i added breakfast to my daily routine, a yougurt every morning, i no longer binge at my desk every morning and i have ignored the office candy bowl for over a week. 244

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35505_breakfast

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Think you might be hungry? Grab a glass of water.

Sometimes we get that feeling in our stomaches, and think to ourselves, "I think I might be hungry." Well, if you aren't sure, try drinking a glass of water. It knocks down your water intake by 1 glass and removes that feeling that was potentially not hunger and you've saved yourself unnecessary calories.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35371_think_you_might_be_hungry_grab_a_glass_of_water

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Summer?s Best: Tips for Your Next Adventure

Your summer adventure may be a weekend getaway, a week long journey or longer but there?s no reason to compromise your standards when away from home. Whether nourishing your body with smart snacks or revitalizing with the right natural body products, plan ahead for your summer adventures with these handy travel tips.
Snack Smart on the [...]

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Using up you leftovers!

The perfect way to make sure leftovers get eaten -- schedule them in on the food planner when you add the original meal. It's easy! You can copy the food group directly over and, for me at least, I'm making my lazy work for me. I'd almost rather just eat the leftovers that I planned than remove all those foods and add in what I really ate. Double win: leftovers get eaten AND tracked!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34246_using_up_you_leftovers

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Recipe: Gluten-Free Lactose Free Cornbread

For those of you that have weak stomachs (like me that can't have lactose or gluten), this is a perfect recipe.

1 cup cornmeal
200ml rice flour
3/4 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup lactose-free milk
3/4 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs

Source: http://www.fitness.com/recipes/935/gluten_free_lactose_free_cornbread.php

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Signaling Molecule Identified As Essential For Maintaining A Balanced Immune Response

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital investigators have identified a signaling molecule that functions like a factory supervisor to ensure that the right mix of specialized T cells is available to fight infections and guard against autoimmune disease. The research also showed the molecule, phosphatase MKP-1, is an important regulator of immune balance...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mnt/healthnews/~3/pYa-wID6KBQ/231629.php

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Organic Milk Right to Your Door

I am in college and it is hard to find time to do everything. So, I get my organic milk sent to my door every month. You can do this by going onto Amazon.com.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35258_organic_milk_right_to_your_door

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Side Effects of New Anti-Platelet Drug, Ticagrelor (ContributorNetwork)

ContributorNetwork - The FDA on Wednesday approved the new anti-platelet drug, ticagrelor, for patients with acute coronary syndrome. The goal of therapy with this blood-thinning agent, also known as Brilinta, is to decrease the rates of heart attacks and cardiovascular deaths in these patients. Similar to the popular drug Plavix, ticagrelor has side effects common to anti-platelet medications, mostly related to bleeding. Here is a summary of the most commonly occurring side effects with anti-platelet therapy.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ac/20110722/hl_ac/8841261_side_effects_of_new_antiplatelet_drug_ticagrelor

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Break down your snacks!

Yesterday I broke a sheet of graham cracker into 4 pieces (and did the same with Velveeta cheese) so that it looked like I was eating a saucer full of crackers and cheese. It worked. I tricked my brain into thinking I ate more than I actually did. It felt great!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35502_break_down_your_snacks

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My Secret...

I follow a "diabetes meal plan" which is around 1200 calories, 5 starches a day, 2 fruits a day, 3 dairy per day, 4-5 non-starchy vegetables, and 5 servines from the meat group. I keep a little sheet with me wherever I go to check it off. On my sheet I also have water intake, vitamins, and my daily meds to insure that I've done/taken everything that day. This little sheet is my lifesaver to keep me from worrying in my head, did I have this or that, and did I take this or that. 244Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34692_my_secret

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Give Your Veggie Scraps Back to Nature!

My Grandma use to keep a bucket on her counter. She cooked healthy all day long. When she had waste from fresh veg, fruit or eggshells she would put it in the bucket. Later, she'd take it outside and spread it around a tree or garden where both flora & fauna would enjoy it.

Bonus ~ it cuts down on stinky, yucky, garbage cans & doesn't add to our landfills. :)

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35522_give_your_veggie_scraps_back_to_nature

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Govt proposes clearer labeling of meat additives (AP)

AP - The Agriculture Department wants consumers to know when there's less chicken in their chicken.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110721/ap_on_he_me/us_meat_labeling

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Need help searching for restaurant nutritional values? Try this!

Don't know how many calories, etc. particular dining out meals have? Try fitnesspal.com/food/search & type in the food you want to find. It will have the restaurant in paranthesis to the right of the food item. I couldn't find a particular meal on the restaurant's website & found it here (although I wish I hadn't...YIKES!)

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34536_need_help_searching_for_restaurant_nutritional_values_try_this

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Secondhand Gene Enables House Mice To Resist Poison

Since the 1950s, people have tried to limit the numbers of mice and rats using a poison known as warfarin. But, over the course of evolution, those pesky rodents have found a way to make a comeback, resisting that chemical via changes to a gene involved in vitamin K recycling and blood clotting. Now, researchers reporting online in Current Biology, a Cell Press publication, show that European mice have in some cases acquired that resistance gene in a rather unorthodox way: they got it secondhand from an Algerian mouse...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mnt/healthnews/~3/7koTPEQO8Uo/231571.php

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Sugar is your enemy

After reading a new diet book which I find always motivates me, I took away a new goal. Watch out for those sugars. They are your enemy. And they are sneaky. They like to hide in familiar and unfamiliar places. You'll find them hiding in such things as ketchup and unsweetened cereal. Read labels and try for no more than 5g per serving. Good luck.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35535_sugar_is_your_enemy

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Healthy Eating for Kids

My youngest (6) is a very picky eater she would eat Mac & Cheese, Grilled Cheese, or PBJ exclusively if I let her. So recently I have been letting her help me in the kitchen, measuring, peeling, stiring etc and now she will eat the things that she helps make including salad !!!!!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35467_healthy_eating_for_kids

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Cantaloupe milkshakes

I've been making cantaloupe milkshakes for almost 40 years and thought someone else might enjoy them, too!
Take one half very ripe cantaloupe, chop into pieces and put into blender, add one half cup of cold skim milk, tad of vanilla and 4-8 ice cubes. Blend until smooth, pour into a frosted glass, add a long straw and ENJOT! 334

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35490_cantaloupe_milkshakes

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Give that turkey sandwich some zing!

I LOVE cranberry orange relish on a turkey sandwich but these days I am just too lazy to make it...but suddenly I noticed the Wegmans Triple Fruits jam in my fridge...30 calories per Tbsp. and wow, does it taste great on a turkey sandwich with a bit of lowfat mayo and some nice salad greens! 4

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=33754_give_that_turkey_sandwich_some_zing

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Getting A Grip On Grasping

Quickly grabbing a cup of coffee is an everyday action for most of us. For people with severe paralysis however, this task is unfeasible yet not "unthinkable". Because of this, interfaces between the brain and a computer can in principle detect these "thoughts" and transform them into steering commands. Scientists from Freiburg now have found a way to distinguish between different types of grasping on the basis of the accompanying brain activity...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mnt/healthnews/~3/s8ip1EPC530/231626.php

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Using up extra Kale

A bunch of kale is always hard to get eaten up without having to freeze it....and that changes it completely. I dry it really well, and pat dry with paper towels. Cut in small pieces and spread on cookie sheet after spraying with Pam. Sprinkle i little sale on it, and bake at 400 for ten or 11 minutes...or until it's crisp. It's very good, and I feel a pretty healthy snack.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35480_using_up_extra_kale

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Portion control works!!!

Measuring really helps keep you accountable. A small kitchen scale and measuring cup does wonders!!
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Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34931_portion_control_works

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Measuring Cups

Easy measureing. Since servings are not always easy, for things like cereal, I keep the proper serving size measuring cup in the container. I get the exact serving size without having to pour into a measuring cup.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34383_measuring_cups

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Unhappy People Avoid Eye Contact - New Research

People who are sad or depressed really do avoid eye contact, according to new research by a psychologist at Anglia Ruskin University. Dr Peter Hills, Lecturer in Psychology at Anglia Ruskin, carried out experiments to discover how mood affects the way individuals look at other people. The research - co-authored by Dr Michael Lewis of Cardiff University - is published in the latest edition of the British Journal of Psychology and shows that happy people are more likely to detect changes in eyes than participants who are unhappy...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mnt/healthnews/~3/tKAhfKwMWFY/231597.php

lean weight

Pre-portion fruits and veggies to take on the run!

I like to cut up, portion/weigh fruits and veggies into baggies and write the weight in grams on the bag so they ready for me to grab quickly as I leave for work in the morning. This makes it quick and easy to eat and track! They are also perfect snack size, and helps me get my 5 a day (minimum) in easily!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35481_preportion_fruits_and_veggies_to_take_on_the_run

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Serving size

Eat only one serving size at a time and know your serving size. You will not gain weight on this. If you are eating a biscuit throw the bottom half away and eat only the top half.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=33794_serving_size

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Study Contends Taller People at Heightened Cancer Risk (HealthDay)

HealthDay - WEDNESDAY, July 20 (HealthDay News) -- Tall folks may be more
likely than shorter people to develop cancer, new British research
says.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20110721/hl_hsn/studycontendstallerpeopleatheightenedcancerrisk

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Hummus!

Make a change for the better: Instead of greasy fried chips and dip, switch to baked chips / crackers and hummus! You'll save on fat and calories and add protein to your plan!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=33759_hummus

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Seeking to Raise His Game, Donald Chose to Lift Weights

When Luke Donald showed up at Riviera for the Northern Trust Open last week, he was showing off biceps and shoulders that were not visible when he was last seen.

Source: http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/12/sports/golf/12golf.html?partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

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Nuts in the car!

I wish I could say that I always eat when I should, but there are times when I don't. I'm working or just busy. The problem I kept running into was this panicky hunger. If I'm in the car it's the worst because. I've often gone through the drive-thru. I've started keeping a can of mixed nuts in the car so when the panic sets in... I pop the top eat some nuts and the urgency goes away. I'm able to calm down and figure out a healthy alternative to the drive thru.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34671_nuts_in_the_car

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Corrections: For the Record

Correction of October 5 profile of Heba Said Ahmed, Egyptian women who won gold medal for power lifting in recent Paralympic Games in Beijing, regarding reference to way in which she and her teammates were greeted in Egypt

Source: http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B05EEDD1330F933A25753C1A96E9C8B63&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss

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Planning Ahead

On days when I know I will be very busy and tired, early in the day I prepare as much of lunch and supper as I can manage. Then there is no excuse to just eat food that is not healthy for me.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34521_planning_ahead

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Researchers Exploring Keys To Melanoma Progression

Melanoma is devastating on many fronts: rates are rising dramatically among young people, it is deadly if not caught early, and from a biological standpoint, the disease tends to adapt to even the most modern therapies, known as VEGF inhibitors. University of Rochester researchers, however, made an important discovery about proteins that underlie and stimulate the disease, opening the door for a more targeted treatment in the future. This month in the journal Cancer Research, Lei Xu, Ph.D...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mnt/healthnews/~3/pcWNoLrRyt0/231506.php

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Measuring Cups

Easy measureing. Since servings are not always easy, for things like cereal, I keep the proper serving size measuring cup in the container. I get the exact serving size without having to pour into a measuring cup.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34383_measuring_cups

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Turn your nachos upside down

Most nachos end up with just a bit of beans, etc on each chip, equaling lots of chips! Instead. make you toppings on a plate, and use a fork to pile the toppings on each chip. You get your good stuff, and chips--and fill up with less fat and salt, as a chip will hold more than it can scoop, so you use fewer chips. you'll never miss them!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34161_turn_your_nachos_upside_down

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Frozen grapes and bananas

For a hot-day treat, freeze grapes and peeled banana halves. They take longer to eat than the fresh kind, and cool you down as well as filling you up!
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Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35328_frozen_grapes_and_bananas

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Daily chocolate fix, without the sugar :)

Ok so I love chocolate and need it daily. Same with peanut butter. But wait I can't live without coffee either. The solution: After I workout I take a cup of coffee add one tablespoon of peanut butter and a scoop of no carb protein powder and vuala! A chocolaty peanut-buttery coffee drink! Another tip, I don't get it unless I workout :)

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=33690_daily_chocolate_fix_without_the_sugar_

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Size really does matter...

The size of your plate matters. The smaller the plate, the more likely your portion size will be smaller.

The size of each piece of your meal makes the different too. If your piece of chicken is bigger, you will probably eat too much. But if your chicken is smaller, you'll have better portion control.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35170_size_really_does_matter

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Recipe: Salsa Shrimp Dip

Very rich in flavor and contains a good-for-you ingredients that is perfect for the whole family!

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese, softened
1 jar (16 oz.) TACO BELL® HOME ORIGINALS® Thick 'N Chunky Salsa
1 can (6 oz.) tiny shrimp, drained
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup sliced green onions
WHEAT THINS Reduced Fat Baked Snack Crackers

Source: http://www.fitness.com/recipes/672/salsa_shrimp_dip.php

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Italian Ice

It's icy cold, sweet, and hits the spot in the Summer...and low calorie!! Eat it with a baby spoon and it'll last longer.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34986_italian_ice

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Use snack-sized baggies for portion control!

Whenever I buy crackers, pretzel sticks, nuts, dried fruits or any other snack item, I make a point of counting or measuring portion sizes into snack baggies. Then I place the baggies into the empty bag or box and keep them in my pantry. That way, when I want a snack, I just grab a baggy and know I will be eating exactly the right portion. It also comes in handy when I am running out the door and want to grab some snacks to take with me. I re-use baggies from crackers and pretzels to be "gree...

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35169_use_snacksized_baggies_for_portion_control

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Get it out.

If you are going to be tempted by a certain food, get it out of your house.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=33667_get_it_out

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News From The Journals Of The American Society For Microbiology

How Flu Virus Spreads To College Community: Major Implications for Control Many different strains of the H1N1 influenza virus were represented among 57 students at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) who were infected during the epidemic in the fall of 2009, according to a paper in the July Journal of Virology. The findings have major implications in the controversy over how best to reduce the virus' spread...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mnt/healthnews/~3/YBnfjj2ZHd0/231347.php

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Exclusive: Soda makers escalate attacks over obesity (Reuters)

Reuters - U.S. public awareness campaigns about sugary soft drinks are under legal attack by beverage makers, which have sued New York City's health department and hit local governments with requests for documents on the science behind the initiatives.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20110720/hl_nm/us_obesity_lobbying

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Adding 'whole' food to your diet

If you, (or significant others) are used to highly processed foods and complain about whole foods, change your recipes little by little. e.g. Start by using half white/half wholemeal flour in your recipes and gradually increase the percentage as you get used to it. Gradually you won't even notice the lack of processed food.
It also helps to use finely ground whole foods.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34644_adding_whole_food_to_your_diet

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Thalidomide Analog Appears Worthy Opponent Of Sickle Cell Disease

A thalidomide analog is shaping up as a safe, worthy opponent of sickle cell disease, Georgia Health Sciences University researchers report. Much like hydroxyurea, the only Food and Drug Administration-approved therapy for sickle cell, pomalidomide increases production of fetal hemoglobin which, unlike its adult counterpart, cannot take on the destructive sickle shape. In stark contrast, pomalidomide also preserves bone marrow function actually increasing proliferation of the cells that make oxygen-carrying red blood cells, GHSU researchers report in the journal Blood...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mnt/healthnews/~3/Sq6bwUwzP7M/231309.php

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my little drive-thru and take out secret

ORDER A KIDS MEAL..today my co-workers ordered lunch from a local deli, i ordered a kids turkey and cheese on wheat with organic baby carrots instead of chips..300ish calories..& im really full..even if you go to mcdonalds & get a kids meal [not the big kids meal, the regular one] & get apple dippers & diet soda, you get your taste for mickey d's with WAY fewer calories..i dont recommend doing this often with fast food but every once in a while wont hurt..its all about good choices & moderati...

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35318_my_little_drivethru_and_take_out_secret

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Easy office lunches!

I keep a bag of frozen veggies (usually broccoli or green beans) in the freezer at work. For quick lunches, I grab a frozen entree of Ziti Marinara, Chicken Fettucini, Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes, etc. (I usually use Michelina's Lean brand). At lunch time, I microwave 1 cup of the frozen veggies in a bowl and then my frozen meal. When the meal is thoroughly heated ~ I spoon it over the veggies. This is a great way to "extend" those little 9 ounce meals and get in another serving of veggi...

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=33701_easy_office_lunches

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Controversial Cholesterol Drug Might Lower Blood Sugar Levels in Diabetics (HealthDay)

HealthDay - MONDAY, July 18 (HealthDay News) -- Australian researchers have
discovered that a drug initially designed to raise levels of "good" HDL
cholesterol has an unexpected benefit in people with type 2 diabetes: it
lowered their blood sugar.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20110719/hl_hsn/controversialcholesteroldrugmightlowerbloodsugarlevelsindiabetics

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14 Leading Edge Studies Shared By John Theurer Cancer Center Researchers Shared At Recent ASCO Meeting

Researchers from the John Theurer Cancer Center at Hackensack University Medical Center presented results from 14 cancer-related studies during the recently concluded American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, which took place June 3 - 7, 2011 in Chicago. The studies examined new cancer treatments, ways to predict the best treatment outcomes, and patient quality of life issues. "ASCO is a great venue for sharing best practices and learning about new treatment approaches - we are proud to help contribute by presenting our recent scientific work," said Andre Goy, M.D., M.S...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mnt/healthnews/~3/IWCoJqplaMs/231272.php

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What truly helps you stay younger

You have no interest in being 21 again. (Neither do we.) But, oh, wouldn't it be nice to feel 21 again?

Source: http://rss.cnn.com/~r/rss/cnn_health/~3/E5aosWFEFVM/index.html

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Measuring Cups

Easy measureing. Since servings are not always easy, for things like cereal, I keep the proper serving size measuring cup in the container. I get the exact serving size without having to pour into a measuring cup.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34383_measuring_cups

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Lunches...

At the start of the week make a veggie soup...because the main ingredients is vegetables, you can put as many as you want in it so it will fill you up on your dinners. If you make a tomato based soup, if you get bored half way through the week, there is nothing stopping you from adding a bit of cream/natural yogurt...still there won't be many calories and will be filing.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=33639_lunches

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Falls Could Signal Early Alzheimer's Disease (HealthDay)

HealthDay - SUNDAY, July 17 (HealthDay News) -- Compared with older people with no
signs of Alzheimer's, those whose brains show early signs of the disease
are twice as likely to experience a fall, researchers have found.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/hsn/20110718/hl_hsn/fallscouldsignalearlyalzheimersdisease

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Get it out.

If you are going to be tempted by a certain food, get it out of your house.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=33667_get_it_out

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Types of Hunger

I've noticed 3 types of hunger on my weight loss journey: Physical Hunger, in which my body needs food; Mouth Hunger, in which I have a taste for something, but my body doesn't need the fuel; and Psychological Hunger, in which my emotions or condition at the time (and not my body) hunger to eat. My secret is simple: only feed the physical hunger.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=33700_types_of_hunger

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popcorn

If you put garlic powder on plain popcorn, it tastes really good.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34721_popcorn

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My Secret...

I follow a "diabetes meal plan" which is around 1200 calories, 5 starches a day, 2 fruits a day, 3 dairy per day, 4-5 non-starchy vegetables, and 5 servines from the meat group. I keep a little sheet with me wherever I go to check it off. On my sheet I also have water intake, vitamins, and my daily meds to insure that I've done/taken everything that day. This little sheet is my lifesaver to keep me from worrying in my head, did I have this or that, and did I take this or that. 244Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34692_my_secret

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Safer Cardiac CT For Children Thanks To Newer Techniques

Coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) has excellent image quality and diagnostic confidence for the entire spectrum of pediatric patients, with significant reduction of risk with recent technological advancements, according to a study to be presented at the Sixth Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) in Denver, July 14-17...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mnt/healthnews/~3/it-8P7_XFtE/230597.php

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In A Surprising Finding, Vitamin C Is Found To Prolong Proper Functioning Of Retinal Cells

Nerve cells in the eye require vitamin C in order to function properly - a surprising discovery that may mean vitamin C is required elsewhere in the brain for its proper functioning, according to a study by scientists at Oregon Health & Science University recently published in the Journal of Neuroscience. "We found that cells in the retina need to be 'bathed' in relatively high doses of vitamin C, inside and out, to function properly," said Henrique von Gersdorff, Ph.D., a senior scientist at OHSU's Vollum Institute and a co-author of the study...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mnt/healthnews/~3/27i0ugPgFeo/231236.php

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A Better Burger Bun!

Next time you make a burger at home, try using an Orowheat 100% Whole Wheat Sandwich Thin in place of your usual burger bun. They taste great, and really allow the flavor of your burger to shine through!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35295_a_better_burger_bun

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Once-a-Day Grapefruit Study Sees Marked Impact On Health Indicators

Eating one grapefruit every day for as little as two weeks can noticeably improve appearance and overall vitality, according to a new trial carried out in the UK. As reported in The Grocer on Saturday 9th July 2011, the study asked 65 women to rate aspects of their appearance and overall wellbeing - including skin, hair and weight, concentration and energy levels - before and after incorporating one grapefruit into their food intake each day for a fortnight...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mnt/healthnews/~3/v7-iOfSLThw/231181.php

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Benign Brain Tumors Not Linked to Cell Phones (LiveScience.com)

LiveScience.com - Using a cell phone for many years does not increase the risk of developing a benign type of brain tumor, a new Danish study finds.

Source: http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/health/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/livescience/20110714/sc_livescience/benignbraintumorsnotlinkedtocellphones

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Secret sexy breakfast

I chose the lowest calorie muesli I can find (it still has lots of fruit in it :D), I use the same bowl every day, and fill it to the same stripe, then I pour on boiling water and wait 5 - 10 minutes... the muesli becomes soft and yummy like porridge without being gluggy & I gobble it up, no milk, no sugar, no extra calories - it keeps me going all morning! LOVELY!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=33799_secret_sexy_breakfast

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Yams

Did you know yams aren't just for the holiday meals? We have switched to yams. They are so good natural sweet and better for you less in calories then regular potatoes higher in fiber. You can bake them, broil them, boil them put them on the Bar-B-Que. You make sweet potato fries they are so yummy What ever you do with a regular pottage you can do with a yam, and you'll love them more.. Just give them a try You'll like them I know you will.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35254_yams

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Pre-Track Your Water

I find that if I put the number of cups of water I intend to drink in the tracker BEFORE I drink them, I am more likely to live up to the goal I have set. I may not reach it every single day but I DO reach the goal more often that before.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=33962_pretrack_your_water

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toast it!

to drastically reduce the amount of butter needed on whole grain bread (like pumpernickel) i put the bread in the toaster. when it's warm it doesn't need so much butter-- and it tastes better, too! it becomes 'comfort food'! try it!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=33731_toast_it

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New Technology Allows Disabled Children To Explore Their Creative Side

Doodling, colouring in and drawing are all important parts of a child's development. But what if the child has a disability and does not have the use or control of their limbs? A team of researchers at Royal Holloway, University of London are working with charity SpecialEffect to use innovative technology to design a computer programme to allow those with disabilities to be able to explore their creativity. The novel technology developed at Royal Holloway uses an eye-tracker to find out exactly how eye movements correspond with the participants preferences...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mnt/healthnews/~3/2lwe2uKYl-k/231197.php

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Exercise: Alternating Bridge on the Exercise Ball

Lie down on your back on a yoga mat with your feet up on the ball. Press your heels into the ball, engage your abdominals, and lift your buttocks off the floor until your body makes a straight line.

If you feel any strain in your neck, check your positioning or discontinue the exercise.

Slowly lift one leg about 20 cm straight up into the air. Keep your back straight and ensure that your pelvis does not drop to one side. Avoid pushing into the arms too much, there are only meant for balance during this exercise.

Slowly return to the start position, then repeat the exercise on the other leg.

Try about 10 - 12 repetitions on each leg, rest, then repeat the exercise sequence as desired.

Source: http://www.fitness.com/exercises/439/alternating_bridge_on_the_exercise_ball.php

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Flavor with Citrus Instead of Oil!

Instead of using oil when pan cooking your eggs or favorite vegetables, use lemon or lime. It helps give your food some delicious flavor without the extra calories! 334

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34276_flavor_with_citrus_instead_of_oil

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Workday eating

On the weekend, I make soup for my week's lunches. On Sunday, I take the soup, fruit, a box of greens and whatever else I need (rice cakes, peanut butter, etc.) to the office. That way I don't have to carry it on the bus each day.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=33446_workday_eating

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Eating Heathy

Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=33807_eating_heathy

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White Paper On IMRT Safety Published By ASTRO

As part of the Target Safely initiative, the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) has developed a white paper, the first of a series of such papers, on the safe use of integrating intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) into the radiation oncology clinic. The executive summary of this white paper is published in the July print issue of Practical Radiation Oncology (PRO), ASTRO's clinical practice journal. Radiation therapy has been used safely and effectively for more than 100 years to treat cancer...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mnt/healthnews/~3/JIdFvlNdI_8/231176.php

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Frozen Treat

I keep frozen protein shakes in my freezer at home. At night, it's a frozen treat without the guilt!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34395_frozen_treat

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If you're exercise-phobic, you'll be happy here

Although it's known for its beautiful horse farms and as the "Thoroughbred Capital of the World," Lexington, Kentucky has gained a new distinction -- as the most sedentary city in the United States.

Source: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/43547824/ns/health-fitness/

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Eating Slowly

I have a hard time remembering to eat slowly, so when I pick up my fork, I use the opposite hand I write with. It makes me eat slower because I can't get to my food as quickly and reminds me to slow down! I find by doing this I eat a lot less and stop when I'm full.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=33955_eating_slowly

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Freeze your yogurt

Fat free yogurt is very runny so I freeze it and eat it for a desert with fruit. It gives the ice cream desire the slip and makes me happy! 249

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34096_freeze_your_yogurt

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Track FIRST!!

I have found that if I track my food BEFORE I eat it, I'm more successful in staying within my ranges. This is for 2 reasons: first, I can see ahead of time if I'm eating too much, before it's too late to make changes. Second, it gives me the opportunity to see the impact of what I'm eating, and decide whether or not a particular food (like, say, ice cream!) is really worth the cost on that day.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34134_track_first

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want fries but need to be healthier?

chop potatoes into small cubes add a couple tbl of margarine and a packet of either Italian or Ranch dressing mix. make at 350 for 45 min (stir ocassionally) potatoes come out a nice golden brown, and are much healthier than french fries!

another good option is sweet potatoes with a couple tbl of margarine and a tbl of splenda brown sugar sprinkled over the top. bake the same amount of time,stir and enjoy!!

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35085_want_fries_but_need_to_be_healthier

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The Unfolding 'SAGA' Of Transcriptional Co-Activators

Successful gene expression requires the concerted action of a host of regulatory factors. Long overshadowed by bonafide transcription factors, coactivators - the hanger-ons that facilitate transcription by docking onto transcription factors or modifying chromatin - have recently come to the fore...

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Researchers Develop A New Low-Energy Defibrillation Method

An international team of scientists from the Max-Planck-Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization (Gottingen, Germany), Cornell University (Ithaca, New York) the Ecole Normale Superieure de Lyon (France), the University Medicine Gottingen (Germany), the Rochester Institute of Technology (USA), and the Institut Non-Lineaire de Nice (France) have developed a new low-energy method for terminating life-threatening cardiac fibrillation of the heart...

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To Your Health

The Crime: 1,114 . . . number of calories in Red Robins Whiskey River BBQ Burger.

The punishment: 3 . . . Number of hours you'd have to spend weeding a yard to burn 1,114 calories

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Fiber

Add fiber to your SP tracker. If you are not getting very much right now, add slowly and build up to at least 25 grams a day for most adults. Of course, check with your doctor first.

Do not try to meet your daily minimum using prepackaged foods with added fiber. They cause terrible gas and bloating!!

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Peanut Butter "Ice Cream"

Hopefully I am not reposting this (my apologies if someone has already come up with this)
When I want ice cream, lately I take one TBSP of Peanut butter and 2 TBSP of Fat Free cool whip and mix it all up, put in the freezer for a bit and when it comes out it tastes pretty close to a PB shake!! But with way less guilt...it's a small amount rich enough to satisfy those cravings.
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Un-tasty treat

My husband and daughter love ice cream. I make them buy mint-flavored ice cream (pretty much the only kind I won't eat). They're happy, and I'm not tempted.

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Make It Your Own

My grandson told me I needed a garden and it should have carrots - that inspired me to really start a container garden. We have lettuce, tomatoes, radishes and of course carrots. They're doing great and we can't wait to try it out! 30

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Don't Pass On H1N1 Fearing Guillain-Barre Researchers Ask Public

It has been a long debate in the United States as to whether or not vaccines used to battle the H1N1 outbreaks of recent lead to the development of Guillain-Barre syndrome, a rare disorder that causes the body's immune system to turn against itself, resulting in muscle weakness and even paralysis. A new study says no such chance. In 1976, a vaccine used during a U.S...

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Menu Tracking for Success

I need help remembering what I want to eat. So I plan my eating the night before. I track it then I print the "Full Day's Report". Then anything I need to make I can choose if I want to make it the night before or just have the stuff on hand. It makes life so much easier and my day is already one step ahead. 334

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Discovery Of Atomic Structure For A Sodium Channel That Generates Electrical Signals In Living Cells Has Far Reaching Implications In Medicine

Scientists at the University of Washington (UW) in Seattle have determined the atomic architecture of a sodium channel. The achievement opens new possibilities for molecular medicine researchers around the world in designing better drugs for pain, epilepsy, and heart rhythm disturbances. Sodium channels are pores in the membranes of excitable cells - such as brain nerve cells or beating heart cells - that emit electrical signals. Sodium channels selectively open and close to allow the passage of millions of tiny charged particles across the cell membrane...

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Easy office lunches!

I keep a bag of frozen veggies (usually broccoli or green beans) in the freezer at work. For quick lunches, I grab a frozen entree of Ziti Marinara, Chicken Fettucini, Meatloaf and Mashed Potatoes, etc. (I usually use Michelina's Lean brand). At lunch time, I microwave 1 cup of the frozen veggies in a bowl and then my frozen meal. When the meal is thoroughly heated ~ I spoon it over the veggies. This is a great way to "extend" those little 9 ounce meals and get in another serving of veggi...

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Fruit & Veg

Fruit especially strawberries helps make me stick to healthy foods all day. Potatoes fill me so I dont pick in between meals

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25 Tesla, World-Record 'Split Magnet' Makes Its Debut

A custom-built, $2.5 million "split magnet" system with the potential to revolutionize scientific research in a variety of fields has made its debut at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory at Florida State University. The world-record magnet is operating at 25 tesla, easily besting the 17.5 tesla French record set in 1991 for this type of magnet. ("Tesla," named for early 20th-century inventor and engineer Nikola Tesla, is a measurement of the strength of a magnetic field...

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Indulgence

When I need an indulgence, my daughter lets me have two of french fries or a bite of her burger or a spoon of her dessert. Just a taste...make me smile and always hit the spot.

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Frozen Watermelon

I buy watermelon already cut up at the store, then spread it out on a cookie sheet and freeze the chunks. Once frozen solid, I store them in a plastic bag in the freezer - DELICIOUS little treats on their own - and perfect for smoothies! 252

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Logging all foods everyday

I make sure that before I put anything in my mouth I sit down and log all of my food for the day, Then I gather everything into my own taped off space in the fridge that no family member is allowed to touch!

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