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

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35012_menu_tracking_for_success

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Gene Variant In Proteus Syndrome Identified

Orthopaedic surgeons from Children's National Medical Center are part of a team of researchers that has identified the genetic mutation causing Proteus syndrome, a rare disorder in which tissue and bone grow massively out of proportion. The discovery appears in the July 27, 2011, online edition of the New England Journal of Medicine...

Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/mnt/healthnews/~3/uj-KA62tcbw/232609.php

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Crab Shells in my CRAB makes me CRABBY!!!!!!

When shelling white lump crab meat use a black light in the dark. The iridescence of the shells will glow, and you're able to REALLY enjoy your EXPENSIVE White Lump Crab Meat!!!!!!! Just a thought
RAY RAY

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=35769_crab_shells_in_my_crab_makes_me_crabby

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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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Cheap way to try new fruits/veggies

Try going to bountifulbaskets.org and ordering a basket of fruits and veggies for cheap ($15.00). You never know what you're going to get, and I've tried tons of new veggies using it. Who knew my kids and I would love things like cabbage, kale and bok choy? While most of the foods are "normal" parts of our diet, we occasionally get something I've never bought, and it's been a definite healthy learning experience for all of us.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=36003_cheap_way_to_try_new_fruitsveggies

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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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No Red Meat....in 37 Years

I have not eaten red meat in 37 years. I was a vegetarian for 20 years of that and vegan for 15 years. I also am the 'genetic nightmare' of my family, which means I have every inherited illness or condition, including cholesterol issues, that the elders in my family had. When someone starts telling me that I should consider not eating meat, I just politely tell them "my secret" and start walking away.

Source: http://www.sparkpeople.com/secrets.asp?tip=34746_no_red_meatin_37_years

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