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Food Pyramid

Even the government has caught on to the idea that a healthy eating plan is not one-size-fits-all. We all have different nutrient needs, different ... Read More »

Carbs For Weight Loss

Provided By Prevention We Found It: Why eating carbs can help you slim down--and how to do it right! Potatoes get a bad rap as little more than ... Read More »

Carbohydrate Basics

Just a couple of decades ago, carbs were the dietary rage. Athletes filled up on pasta before events and high-carb (low-fat) diets were thought to be ... Read More »

Try this fresh take on whole grains

I try to incorporate as many whole grains as possible into my family's diet. We always opt for whole-grain pastas, crackers, and most of our cold ... Read More »

There's more to buying eggs than you think

Eggs, the old standby breakfast food, are a fantastic source of protein. But figuring out what kind of eggs to buy is becoming more and more daunting. ... Read More »

Fill up on fiber

Trans fats are bad. But fiber is good. So maybe as you ditch the bad fat from your diet, you could replace it with some good fiber. It's never tasted ... Read More »

A whole new look at grains

I'm on a mission to better understand whole grains because as we all know and Maggie recently told us, it's kind of confusing trying to figure out ... Read More »

Foods that make weight loss easier

We all know the foods that help us pack on the pounds. It's time to focus on those with the power to help us drop a few. Check out these four. Walnuts ... Read More »

Happy News: Food can improve your mood

DiYLife blogger Francesca Clarke wrote recently about 11 foods with the power to increase energy and improve mood. No need for supplements and special ... Read More »

All about Quinoa

I'm not a vegetarian per se, but I don't eat much meat and I'm pretty active so I'm always looking for good sources of protein that don't come from ... Read More »