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Lisa Nelson

posted 02/07/2009, comments (0)

February 8: Slow Down and Taste Your Food

Eating slowly will help you feel fuller and decrease the calories you eat each meal, all of which leads to shedding the unwanted pounds, reducing cholesterol levels, and blood pressure control! It takes ~20 minutes for your head to tell your stomach it's full, so aim for at least 20 minutes per meal. Those who eat quickly until they... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/06/2009, comments (0)

February 10: Eat Breakfast Everyday

I cannot stress the importance of breakfast enough. Yes, breakfast is an easy meal to skip. Serotonin levels are high, which means your appetite is low. However, if you think skipping breakfast is a great way to cut calories, you're wrong. Research shows that individuals who skip breakfast tend to consume more calories... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/06/2009, comments (0)

February 7: Make a Date With Your Family

How often do you sit down for meals with your family? Everyday? Couple times a week? Never? Studies have shown that when you sit down for meals with your family, you tend to eat more fruits and vegetables, and less fried foods and empty sugar calories. This is not only a benefit to your health, but your children's... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/06/2009, comments (0)

February 6: Select Darker Lettuce for Salads

Are you a die hard fan of iceberg lettuce? Iceberg lettuce is a source of vitamins A, C, K, and B6; along with some fiber, potassium, and folate. This probably sounds great, but compared to romaine lettuce, iceberg falls short nutritionally. Romaine lettuce has 7 times more vitamin A than iceberg lettuce and about twice the... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/04/2009, comments (0)

February 4: Eat Plant Sterols

Eating 2 grams of plant sterols each day will on average reduce your LDL cholesterol 10%. Plant sterols occur naturally in foods at low levels, so some foods have been fortified. Here are some options you can use to increase your plant sterol intake and promote a healthy heart! Avocados, 1 small 0.13 grams Corn Oil, 1 tablespoon 0.13 grams... Read more Chevron

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