The Chinese Influence When I am in China and eating out with friends, it is just like eating at a potluck. They want me to feel welcome so they order or cook food as if it were a festival meal. A month ago when I [...]
One of the things that has helped me lose weight is to find products that I can enjoy. Here are a few of my favorites that have added flavor to my eating program but have helped me lose weight. Reduced-Fat Peanut Butter: This tastes the [...]
The Holiday Eating Roller Coaster If you have ever gone on a roller coaster ride you know that just after you pass the top you are in for the ride of your life with out the ability to control your speed. It is so easy to [...]
Why Breakfast Matters Many Americans do not eat breakfast, even though nutritionists say that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Your body has been without food for more than eight hours. The very definition of breakfast is “breaking the fast.” Eating a [...]
10 Key Insights Into Traditional Chinese Food Culture As I often travel to China and observe their way of life I also gain new insights into the culture. I have been in China this time for the Spring Festival, which is their biggest holiday. It [...]
I was first introduced to the pomegranate when I was a very young child. I remember my mother would buy each of us a pomegranate.Once the fruit was open, it usually took the better part of the evening getting the tiny seeds out and eating [...]
Craving Pancakes Without the High-Calorie Syrup When I started my journey to lose over 115 pounds, I decided that pancakes were no longer in my food program because of the high calorie syrups. About a year ago I had a huge craving for my pancake [...]
Embracing the Best Time of Year for Healthy Eating I always get excited about this time of year as everything is going for you to lose weight. Days are long, walks are nice, and there is a bounty of great fruits and vegetables. Tonight I [...]
How to Dehydrate Apples and Other Fruits: A Simple Guide for Healthy Snacks Why Dehydrate Fruits? Drying is the oldest method of preserving food. Ancient peoples didn’t have refrigerators, freezers, tin cans or jars. They simply used the sun to dry fruits and meat for [...]
Benefits of Choosing Lean Meats When I adopted a healthier lifestyle, I began choosing leaner varieties and cuts of meat and measured portions. White-meat poultry and many types of seafood are naturally leanwhen the skin is removed and they are cooked without added fat. Chicken [...]
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