I want to share with you some healthy tips and anecdotes to kick off the holiday season. It has been a tumultuous year for many however there is always something to give thanks for and our health is just one of those things.Here are a few things that can keep us counting our blessings as well as a few treats to celebrate them!Reduce, Reuse, RecycleReduce the amount of waste you produce by buying only as much as you need and choosing products that come in packaging that can be recycled. Carry reusable bags when you do your shopping, and use...
Special for DiettoGo.comby Cheryl Tallmanwww.FreshBaby.comYou may have heard people comment that lettuce is just empty calories. This is just not true. While iceberg lettuce is not a nutritional powerhouse, other salad greens are nutritional champions. As a general rule, the darker the leaves, the more nutritious the salad green. Just as an example, romaine and watercress have seven times as much beta-carotene, two to four times as much calcium and twice the amount of potassium as iceberg lettuce. By simply choosing a variety of salad greens you use in your salads, you can enhance the nutritional content and enjoy new...
Some would say I am blessed. Others would say I am cursed. You decide when I tell you that I don't crave sweets. I can live without them most of the time. But every once in a while I will go on a binge, eating ice cream or some Twizzlers or something similar. The rest of the time I can walk by them without a problem.Certainly I am not the average person when it comes to sweets. Most people have a weakness when it comes to sweets of some sort. How could you not enjoy a...
Snacking is a smart weight loss strategy, especially when you're getting started on a weight loss plan. Eating smaller meals more frequently keeps you from getting hungry, and it keeps you focused on your goal.Weight loss should not mean deprivation: you're taking good care of yourself, and the results will be fantastic! Fasting depletes you of energy and motivation; healthy snacking keeps your engine burning.Fueling your body with healthy snacks is going to help you achieve your goals.But keep in mind that a snack doesn't mean something that adds extra calories to your daily diet. Nor does it mean...
Anytime we can eat more salads it's helpful for us in our quest for a healthy weight and for the purposes of adding more vegetables, especially leafy greens, into our diet.I have not known anyone (kids included) who don't like this delicious and nutritious salad. Enjoy!Click here to watch the simple, fun salad creation: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ey0dx47gLS4&feature=channel_pageMore recipes are available at http://www.pattyjames.comPatty James. M.S. is a Vital Health Educator and Nutrition Coach who founded the first certified organic cooking school and nutrition center in America....
When the heat of summer strikes, these cold meals are sure to satisfy and keep you cool. They're also portable which means they often end up with me at our neighborhood pool!If you don't currently get any of these meals, but would like to, please contact Customer Service at 1-800-743-SLIM (7546). We'll help you incorporate them into your meal plan! Greek Pasta SaladThis meal is on our Vegetarian menu and it's definitely our most popular pasta salad. We toss together the perfect portion of bow tie pasta, feta cheese, black olives, diced red peppers, and a great vinaigrette dressing. We...
Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet and there's no better time than summer to enjoy a few of these nutrient-rich great foods. The local farmers' markets carry an amazing variety of fresh fruits and vegetables that are both nutritious and delicious. When it comes to cooking fruits and vegetables, use very little liquid or steam them just until tender to preserve the nutrients. A quick and easy way to cook them is to use the microwave. If you prefer a topping on your vegetable, use very little oil or cheese since this will add unwanted calories. Here are some...
May. What a great month. Theres May flowers (and an end to April showers) theres Mothers Day theres the Indianapolis 500 and then theres Memorial Day. And with Memorial Day comes that old familiar cry Ladies and gentlemen, start your grillin! While Mr. Bad Food tends to grill year round through snow, sleet, hail and anything else Mother Nature can toss my way I know Memorial Day Weekend is considered the unofficial start to the grilling season. So, if youre taking a break from your delicious home-delivered Diet-to-Go foods, its time to brush off the grill, clean out the ashes or swap...
We've got a bone to pick with chicken. Boneless, skinless breasts are convenient, but they dry out easily and pound for pound, they're a more expensive option. That's the expert insight of Jennifer Iserloh who helps AOL with its "smart swaps" portion of its Kitchen refresh page. For the rest of the chicken tip -- and a smorgasbord of other great advice -- go to http://food.aol.com/kitchen-refresh/food-swaps?icid=main|main|dl3|link6|http%3A%2F%2Ffood.aol.com%2Fkitchen-refresh%2Ffood-swaps...
A British nobleman may get credit for inventing the sandwich, but crafty Americans certainly took this handheld meal to the next level. The sandwich holds a special place in our hearts here at Diet-to-Go. Over the years we've concocted many handy meals from sandwich staples like bread, meat, cheese and veggies. Our five favorite sandwiches are: Chicken Philly Sub: This yummy sub is a DTG original! Slather your toasted sub roll with our homemade honey mustard mayo and top with the warmed chicken, peppers and onions, and cheese. But be sure to tuck in a napkin or to eat over...
A few years ago we scrambled to upgrade our Traditional Low Fat menu with some really delicious, hot breakfasts. These egg-themed entrees have been wildly popular ever since. While some customers choose to savor their special breakfasts with their morning paper on the weekends, others cart them to the office where they eat well while making everyone else jealous of their scrumptiously healthy morning meal. Whipped up from honest-to-goodness real eggs, these fluffy and flavorful egg dishes go from fridge to breakfast plate in just two minutes! Easter season has passed, but there's no reason not to go hopping down the bunny trail...
My name is Leanne and Im a soup addict... Im not kidding. I love, Love, LOVE soup. I dream about soup. I plot and scheme on how to get more soup into my day. I write about it, daydream about it, Ive even made up sketchy poems up about it (one included here for your bewildered amusement). Seriously, this soup obsession of mine, well, its just a little over the top; even I can see it. See the thing is I dont just care for soup; Im fanatical about soup. Did I mention Im obsessed with it?...
In order for you to lighten-up the fat or sugar in a recipe you need to understand how fats and sugar affects baked goods. Wheat flour contains proteins that when mixed with liquid form tough strands called gluten. Fat tenderizes baked goods by coating the pieces of flour so that the liquid ingredients cannot get to them, so to speak. This interferes with the gluten formation, and shortens the strings of gluten to allow a more tender structure. This is why removing the fat from baked goods often makes them tough and/or rubbery. Many recipes call for...
