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Just look for a single number on your favorite foods… and you’ll know how healthy it is. It’s a new system called the Overall Nutritional Quality Index (ONQI) and it’s coming soon to a grocery store near you.

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Some good news on the obesity epidemic today – the government says after 25 years of going up, obesity rates have leveled off. But the new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) stresses the levels are still high with 34 percent of adults aged 20 and older in the U.S. [...]

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Okay, you’ve polished off the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers and you’re trying to eat a little less to make up for all those extra calories. The problem is there are way too many holiday festivities coming up with even more yummy treats to tempt you. It’s tough out there this time of year!

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After all the holiday feasting, now is a good time to walk off some of those calories. But before you head out, clip a pedometer onto your waistband to count your steps – new research shows it’ll boost your workout.

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From Cooking Light
Yukon gold and Finnish potatoes have such a rich, creamy texture, you’ll think they’ve already been buttered.

Ingredients:
2 pounds peeled Yukon gold or Finnish potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
5 garlic cloves
1/4 cup skim milk
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
Directions:
Place potatoes and garlic in a saucepan. Cover with water; bring to [...]

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Want to trim some fat and calories from your Thanksgiving feast… without feeling like you’re depriving yourself? Here are some ideas to help you lighten up this Turkey Day.

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What are the best rated hot chocolates? I gotta know because nothing makes me feel as warm on a cold night – or day – than a comforting mug of hot chocolate. It’s definitely something I stock in my pantry this time of year. So, when I found out Consumer Reports (CR) just rated ten [...]

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You ask: Can I eat whatever I want and still lose weight? I answer: It really is possible to eat any kind of food you want – and lose weight, but there’s a catch.

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We’re eating more sugar than ever before without even knowing it. The sweet stuff is added to dozens of foods you might not suspect. Here’s a question for you: *How many teaspoons of added sugar does the average American get each day?

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The Bread for Life Diet by nutritionist Olga Raz claims you can eat 16 slices of bread a day and still lose weight. Can it really be true? How does it work?

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