It’s from the same company that makes Dove chocolates so it’s bound to taste good. But is CocoaVia also good for you?

Tags: antioxidants, chocolate, cholesterol, cocoa beans, dark chocolate, Food & Nutrition

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She’s kept it off through Weight Watchers. Now Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York, reveals more about her weight loss journey in the new book, Weight Watchers Start Living, Start Losing: Inspirational Stories That Will Motivate You Now.

Tags: diet, eating, fitness, lose weight, Sarah Ferguson, weight loss, weight loss tips, Weight Watchers, workout

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From: Campbell’s Kitchen
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Bake Time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
1 can (10 3/4 oz.) Campbell’s Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup OR 98% Fat Free Cream of Mushroom Soup
1 cup water *
3/4 cup uncooked regular long-grain white rice
1/4 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
Directions
MIX soup, water, rice, paprika and black pepper in [...]

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As more companies jump on the trans-fat-free bandwagon, you’ve probably heard a few fast food restaurants talk about how they’ve ditched the dangerous fats in their French fries. But just how much of those trans fats are really gone?

Tags: fast food chains, fast-food, Food & Nutrition, french fries, restaurants, trans fat, trans fats

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If you’ve been to Starbucks in the past couple of weeks you may have noticed the new “Skinny” Lattes or Mochas advertised in the stores. A “tall” one has just 90 calories. And I must say, they are quite yummy. But they are far from being new drinks…
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Have you seen all those ads for SmartLipo – the new procedure that melts fat? It’s being touted as “the revolutionary alternative to liposuction,” one that is safer and more affordable than the traditional procedure. But a spokesperson for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) tells FatFighterTV, “Patient Beware.”

Tags: cosmetic surgery, fat, liposuction, SmartLipo

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Are starches fattening?
The Facts:
Many foods high in starch, like bread, rice, pasta, cereals, beans, fruits, and some vegetables (like potatoes and yams) are low in fat and calories. They become high in fat and calories when eaten in large portion sizes or when covered with high-fat toppings like butter, sour cream, or mayonnaise. Foods high [...]

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When it comes to exercise, I like to try new things and mix it up so I don’t get bored. And as the new year gets underway, it looks like there will be plenty of interesting choices to get us all moving. From Latin dancing to water aerobics, the American Council on Exercise (ACE) predicts [...]

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As I continue to detox from all the calories I had over the holidays, I am getting back to my healthy eating routine which includes lots of fiber. It takes some effort to get enough, but it’s definitely worth it.

Tags: brown rice, fiber, Food & Nutrition, fruits and veggies, health, legumes, oatmeal, whole [...]

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Steep the cider a day ahead of time, keep it refrigerated, and then reheat just before serving. For a nonalcoholic version, simply omit the brandy.
Ingredients:
5 cups apple cider
1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick
1 whole clove
1 (1/2-inch-thick) orange slice
1 (1/2-inch-thick) lemon slice
1/2 cup brandy
6 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks (optional)
Directions:
Combine cider, cinnamon stick, clove, orange slice, and lemon slice in [...]

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