KFC has a new version of finger-licking good ... grilled chicken. Low in fat and calories, it's a better choice than fried when you visit the Colonel.

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It's still shivery where I live, but the calendar doesn't lie: Those beach days aren't far away. Start getting that body bikini-ready today.

How much exercise do you really need? Fitz points out that there are 168 hours in a week, surely you can spare six to nine of them for exercise.

Do you feel hungrier after eating than when you started? You might have "fullness resistance." You can fight it, though, by filling up protein, fiber, fruits and veggies.

Are you a gardener? Then it's time to plant your lettuce. And even if you're not, seek out those spring greens at your store or market, because they make a great plateau buster!

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When I head to the grocery store, I can't help it. I'm drawn to those pre-washed bags of salad that offer so much convenience for just little bit more money. You see, most of the time, I'm cooking for one and it seems like more trouble than it's worth to wash the lettuce and spin it dry. OK, go ahead and do your judging but don't try and tell me you haven't been taken in by their charms.

Yes, pre-washed salads are a dieter's best friend. But are they worth the extra cost? Probably not, since experts in the UK are speaking out about them, calling them unsafe and blaming them for a potential rise in food poisoning cases, particularly instances of salmonella and E. coli contamination.

So save your money and do what I do now: wash all your lettuce as soon as you get home from the grocery story, and put it in your fridge. That way, fresh lettuce is readily available, and you can ensure that it's been properly washed.

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Anyone who was scared off greens after the massive spinach recall two years ago might find themselves eating a big spinach salad soon. The FDA is allowing spinach and lettuce manufacturers to irradiate their products before they hit grocery store shelves. Irradiation, which is the process of exposing an object to radiation, kills dangerous bacteria like E. coli, salmonella, and listeria.

Irradiation won't sterilize the greens, but the FDA is hoping it will drastically reduce the risk of outbreaks like the one that killed four people in 2006. But critics wonder if irradiation is the answer. I worry that steps like this one will lull consumers into believing that the problems with our food safety have been fixed, and that it takes the focus away from farming and manufacturing processes that put us at risk in the first place.

It's not clear from the article whether irradiated spinach and greens will be labeled. Some people worry about the long-term health effects of eating irradiated foods, but the FDA assures consumers that there is no radiation left behind, nor does the process affect taste, texture, or nutritional value. What do you think?

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Now that it's summer, it's time for salads: fresh, crisp, cool delicious salads. Order one with a side of iced tea and you've got yourself a refreshing, light, summer meal. But the thing about salads is this: You have to be careful. Salads can pack a real calorie punch if you overdo it on the ingredients; Things like cheese and dressing can wreak havoc on the best dieting intentions.

One of my favourite salads is a Cobb salad. Mmmmmm, tasty -- and it really hits the spot on a hot summer day. So I have to wonder about the good old Cobb salad. How many calories does it have? Fat? I really have no idea -- do you?

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Would you go organic if you could afford it? How about going half and half? If you do, here are eight items definitely worth the splurge: peaches, apples, sweet bell peppers, celery, nectarines, strawberries, cherries, and lettuce.

Why?

Because these foods rank the highest in amount of pesticides used to grow them. Some of the lowest pesticide-treated foods are onions, avocado, frozen sweet corn, pineapple, mango, frozen sweet peas, asparagus, and kiwi.

For a full list, from most pesticides to least, check out foodnews.org.

Now that you're so diligently participating in America Takes It Off (you are, aren't you?), you're probably considering healthier dining options. And what's healthier than a salad? Salads are filled with low-cal veggies and they're usually low in carbs and fat. There's only one problem though -- while most of the ingredients in a salad are healthy, there's one important one that usually not: The dressing.

But will salads really do that much damage to your diet? They very well could if you don't choose wisely. Let's put our diet detective skills to work and figure out the facts on one of my favourite salads: The Chicken Caesar Salad.

What do you think?

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Food-borne illnesses that can be linked to leafy green vegetables are on the rise. Experts once thought that the increase was due simply to the fact that we're all eating more greens, but a recent study found that that answer isn't entirely correct. Over the last decade, consumption of leafy greens increased by about 9%, but food-borne illnesses associated with those greens shot up 39%. Obviously, something else is going wrong.

Food-borne illnesses can be the fault of the consumer, especially if raw foods aren't handled safely. But these numbers are too high to blame on user error alone, and several outbreaks over the last few years were linked to processing plants.

The risk isn't big enough to give up greens for good, especially since greens are so incredibly nutritious. But it is a good idea to have good food safety practices at home. Discard the outer leaves of the plant, then wash your greens well, including any visible dirt, and store unused portions in the refrigerator. Check out this NPR article for tips on keeping your greens and the rest of your fresh produce safe.

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In our house, we tend to keep food in our fridge for longer than most people. It's part laziness, part iron stomachs and part frugality, but whatever the cause, I'm often left scratching my head wondering if I should use a certain ingredient in my next meal. But I recently came across this handy timeline for storing common fruits and veggies:

• Carrot (peeled): 51 days
  
• Tomato: 36 days
  
• Garlic: 30 days
• Broccoli: 27 days
• Strawberry: 22 days
  
• Asparagus: 22 days
• Spinach: 19 days
• Grapes (black and green): 14 days
• Peppers (red and green): 14 days
• Cucumber: 8 days
• Lettuce: 8 days

Surprising, yes? I thought the times on many of these were much shorter. This is good news though, particularly for those month-old carrots in the back of my fridge.

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Hola! I just made some of my favorite party dip tonight for a get together tomorrow and thought I should share it with you. I make my Fat Free Mexican O-Layered Dip often and it's always a crowd pleaser. It only requires a few simple ingredients and is quick and easy to just throw together. Add some lean meat to it and you can enjoy it as a meal.

Have a looksy here at the recipe, give it a try and let me know what you think! I love great food, and have had great success substituting the fattening parts for equally tasty not so fattening parts. Adios!

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I've heard it countless times: Iceberg lettuce is not nearly as nutritious as it's greener counterparts. Maybe it's not. But it's not a junk food either and while the leafy stuff may have taken a hit as a health food, it seems to be making a comeback.

At the present time, Americans consume more iceberg than any other lettuce. It accounts for 70 percent of the lettuce grown in California and once harvested, a whole head can last one month with proper refrigeration and will yield 18 to 20 ounces of usable product. It's a simple, reliable, and versatile comfort food. It's crunchy, crispy, and full of great texture.

Iceberg lettuce is a keeper in my book. As a frequent salad-eater (minus the dressing for health reasons), I eat it with fish, chicken, shrimp, nuts, seeds, fruits, veggies, and with other lettuce forms too. A medium head of this leafy staple has just 70 calories and is an excellent source of vitamin K. Hey, that's good enough for me.

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Remember my post a while back about dirty organic produce? I ranted, yes I did, about how organic produce always seems to be dirtier than conventional when you buy it in the store.

Well, speaking of dirty . . .

We joined a CSA farm this year, which we couldn't love more, but it brings the definition of dirty produce to a whole new level. We are spoiled in the stores when things have been pre-washed for us. There is literally dirt caked in-between the lettuce leaves when we get our bounty each week..

So how do we wash it?

Pop phenomenon Rihanna says she knows the answer to maintaining a good figure -- healthy eating, exercise and realizing that carbs, though tasty, are the enemy. Her workout MO is doing lots of cardio and weights three times a week. As for her diet, she consumes mainly fruit, carrots, lettuce, cucumbers and egg whites. Her diet is not so much about losing weight as it is being healthy overall.Despite being in the public eye, she admits that she's fairly self conscious when it comes to her stomach.

Carrots, lettuce, cucumbers and egg whites? I'm not going to lie -- that sounds, erm, pretty boring. Am I naieve to think that a healthy diet can include things that are crave-worthy?

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Tossing a salad is a work of art for some people. There are so many variations, styles, toppings, dressings, etc. It's hard to make a salad unhealthy, but it never hurts to have the directions for The Ultimate Salad. That's right, this 620-calorie beast of a meal includes everything needed to turn a normal salad into a nutritional work of art.

Starting with spinach and broccoli, you'll want to add these for a kick of folate and potassium. Not really foreign to any ordinary salad, but what about red kidney beans and yellow bell peppers? The beans are packed with antioxidants and fiber, while the peppers boast vitamin C.

Extra-virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar contribute monounsaturated fat to the mix. This duo can also help boost vascular functioning. The list goes on (flaxseed and almonds anyone?). If you're a salad person and would like to know the nitty gritty on the ultimate salad, read on for nutritional info and benefits of each element.

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