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Many people think that "diet" is synonymous with giving up every single indulgence, from dessert to cheese to alcohol. The question of alcohol and dieting is a common one, so we thought we would share our "Views on Booze." At [...]
Splenda, Equal, Sweet'N Low, Sugar in the Raw, Truvia, plain old table sugar. We've heard of them and tried them all. Eliminating calories by making the switch from real sugar often means dealing with a fake sugar taste and consuming [...]
Valentine's Day can sabotage anyone's diet. Chocolates, baked goods, and candy fill our homes and offices, providing temptation everywhere. Preparing yourself mentally for Valentine's Day will help you focus on your goals and not feel out of control. As any [...]
It's that time of year again- 2 ½ months full of holiday celebrations. For most of us, the holidays are a time of seemingly inexhaustible amounts of office parties, cocktail parties and those never ending family gatherings. Every party and [...]
It's not often that a serious medical condition sparks a dieting fad. Such is the case with the gluten-free craze. Sufferers of Celiac Disease, an autoimmune digestive disease, absolutely must avoid foods containing gluten, but somehow gluten-free has caught on [...]
Time to talk turkey! Nothing quite compares to the traditional Thanksgiving meal: a large roasted turkey surrounded by mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, and more delicious side dishes. While we want to taste everything, sometimes these sides pack on the [...]
By now, most of us have heard the word on the proverbial street that kale is, indeed, a super food. In fact, it's pretty much the superman of super foods. This curly-leaved dark green is loaded, and I mean LOADED [...]
The other day when doing some research, I stumbled upon something called "The Fork-It” Diet, referred to as "the secret of the French waistline." Now, when I think about French cuisine, I think loads of butter, cream, cheese, red wine, [...]
The people, the parties, the clothes— NYC is definitely a haven for the beautiful and the fashionable, and who doesn't like to look and feel their best? Beauty comes from the inside out and starts with a great diet. Research shows [...]
It seems like the gluten-free trend is popping up everywhere these days. From Olympic athletes to people trying to lose weight to those with dietary restrictions, gluten-free has defitnitely swept grocery store shelves, cookbooks, and restaurant menus. In honor of [...]