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Is there a substitute for butter in baking?
By Mary_RD on Nov 22, 2009 12:00 PM in Site Highlights

 

Do not use tub margarines or light spreads in baking because they do not have the properties of fat.  If calories are not your concern, you can substitute an equal....

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What are some healthy foods for a breakfast office meeting?
By Mary_RD on Nov 15, 2009 12:00 PM in Site Highlights

 

I commonly see these healthy foods offered at breakfast meetings: a tray of fresh fruit or fruit salad, low-fat or fat-free yogurts (6-ounce containers), low-fat

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Does the food I ate in the past affect my future weight?
By Mary_RD on Nov 08, 2009 12:00 PM in Site Highlights

 

The food you ate in the past will not make you gain weight in the present or future, but a lifetime of poor eating habits can predispose you to certain adverse

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What is the best 20-minute workout?
By Mary_RD on Nov 01, 2009 12:00 PM in Site Highlights

 

Total body circuit training is a good choice because it combines cardio and strength-training in one.  A “circuit’ usually involves

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How can I stay away from candy?
By Mary_RD on Oct 25, 2009 12:00 PM in Site Highlights

 

Most people eat in response to external cues. If they see candy, or even see a place that reminds them of candy, they are likely to get the urge to eat. If you must have candy in the house

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Is eating related to insomnia?
By Mary_RD on Oct 18, 2009 12:00 PM in Site Highlights

 

Both under-eating and overeating can interfere with sleep. Hunger pangs disturb sleep but are easily corrected with a bedtime snack. High carbohydrate foods, such as milk, cereal and

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How can I stop binging when I am alone at night?
By Mary_RD on Oct 11, 2009 12:00 PM in Site Highlights

 

Binging is usually a misguided attempt to self-sooth. When you first think about binging, ask yourself, "What am I feeling?" Are you lonely, fearful, frustrated, or bored? Try to describe

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How do I know if I'm eating the right food?
By Mary_RD on Oct 04, 2009 12:00 PM in Site Highlights

 

Go to My Pyramid, the website of the USDA, to learn about the types of food that make up a balanced diet as well as the servings you need from each food group at your calorie level.  Read about how

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Are there any foods that aid in fighting a virus or cold?
By Mary_RD on Sep 20, 2009 12:00 PM in Site Highlights

 

When you have a cold, drink plenty of warm fluids and get enough rest to repair your body.  Eat chicken soup because a study in the medical journal Chest showed that

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How can I feed my sports family on the road 5-6 nights a week?
By Mary_RD on Sep 13, 2009 12:00 PM in Site Highlights

 

Every supper is a picnic and that takes organization.  A tote must live in your car packed with plastic utensils, paper plates and bowls, napkins, seasonings and condiments, serving spoon, kitchen knife, ladle, zip lock bags, trash bags, paper towels and moist towelettes.  Your meals must be

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What should I do for exercise during the school year?
By Mary_RD on Sep 06, 2009 12:00 PM in Site Highlights

 

You’ll have to plan for exercise, as well as sneak it in whenever you can.  By exercising at home in the morning instead of at the gym, you can save time commuting and dressing.  You can use exercise

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How can I get my family to eat better?
By Mary_RD on Aug 30, 2009 12:00 PM in Site Highlights

 

If your family is not ready to change, don’t push them. Practice your own healthy habits and lead by example. Since you control your

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Can you recommend good fitness DVDs?
By Mary_RD on Aug 23, 2009 12:00 PM in Site Highlights

 

My favorite source for exercise DVDs is Collage Video. Their ACE-certified instructors review the latest videos and they show you

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How can I lose my love handles?
By Mary_RD on Aug 16, 2009 12:00 PM in Site Highlights

 

Love handles are those areas of stored fat that bulge slightly over the sides of your jeans. Both men and women can have them. Losing weight

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I can't stop thinking about food. Am I obsessive?
By Mary_RD on Aug 02, 2009 12:00 PM in Site Highlights

 

Only a doctor or mental health therapist can say if your “obsession” is a disorder, but obsessing about food is a psychological sign of semi-starvation.  You might be experiencing

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