Think you know everything there is to know about grilling? Think again! We've rounded up some grilling tips & tricks perfect for your next BBQ plus a recipe for the most delicious Cajun burger.
The grill is sizzling, the sun is shining, and the buffet table is heaping. Celebrating America means not only celebrating our independence, but some of the great food that graces the tables of the good old U S of A. These tips can help you stay on track for the 4th of July and navigate a party while still allowing plenty of fun.
Summer is here and it is time for a road trip! Many people are on a budget for their vacations and food expenses are a large part of the equation. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts and even snacks all add up quickly when you are eating out for every meal.
Diet-to-Go offers an on-site Corporate Wellness Program to help employers support their employees.
Research shows that the benefits of corporate wellness program are many, including:
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Diet-to-Go offers an on-site Corporate Wellness Program to help employers support their employees.
Research shows that the benefits of corporate wellness program are many, including:
Inflammation in joints can be painful, and can curb your exercise goals to boot, but a healthy eating strategy can help you get up and running in no time!
The Diet-to-Go Carb 30 menu is a great option for people who understand the benefits of a low-carb diet. The Diet-to-Go Carb 30 menu is formulated to include just 30 net carbs and offers a variety of delicious, restaurant-quality meals including: Chicken Soufflé and Prime Rib for dinner, Baked Chicken with Goat Cheese and Beef Casserole for lunch and Pork Chops and Western Omelet for breakfast.
Ranked number one by Epicurious, the Diet-to-Go Balance meal plan is a great fit for most people. Diet-to-Go uses fresh and locally-sourced ingredients to provide restaurant-quality, packaged meals that are convenient and balanced.
The Diet-to-Go Vegetarian menu is a great option for people looking for a delicious variety of restaurant quality, meat-free meals. Meals on this plan are Lacto-Ovo (contain dairy & eggs) and include a perfect balance of carbs, proteins, fiber and fat, similar to our Balance menu.
Research shows that healthy eating combined with regular exercise is the most successful and efficient way to control weight. In fact, the National Weight Control Registry, the largest population-based weight loss study in the US, found that increasing physical activity is the key to successful weight maintenance – 90% of the participants who lost weight and kept it off for one year or longer exercise for an hour or more per day.
It is important that while you embark on your quest for better health you refrain from negative self-talk.
Eliminate thoughts of inadequacy, inability to lose weight, or even judgments about other people. Negative self-talk is toxic and you just don’t need it.
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), healthful unsaturated fats, including monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats, appear to not raise LDL cholesterol, and some studies suggest they might even help lower “bad” LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol slightly when eaten as part of a low saturated and low trans fat diet.
Why is it so easy to give up before your healthy new habits have become engrained? Better yet, how can you support your efforts to “stay the course” and keep doing what you know you need to do? It’s about accountability. Check out this article for ways you can set up accountability so you can develop healthy habits that stick.
On average, Americans consume almost 4,000 milligrams (mg) of sodium a day. That’s a lot more than the U.S. Dietary Guideline that advises the general population to limit sodium to 2300 mg a day.
What's for lunch? How can you successfully eat a healthy meal at work? Are you in a lunch rut? Here are ideas on how to plan your healthy meal in advance so you have the correct portion sizes and nutrients you need.
You know who they are – the well-meaning folks who push food on you during the holidays, urging you to “Just have one!” or “Splurge a little, it’s the holidays!” It may be Grandma (which is kind of sweet), but more often than not it’s a friend, neighbor or co-worker — and that’s extra pressure to eat the calorie-laden foods and drinks you don’t need.
Thoughts like “I’m too fat” and “I hate my thighs” can easily overcome any positive feelings we have about our bodies. Ask yourself these three questions before you start trying to lose weight to amp up your likelihood for success.
You know who they are – the well-meaning folks who push food on you during the holidays, urging you to “Just have one!” or “Splurge a little, it’s the holidays!” It may be Grandma (which is kind of sweet), but more often than not it’s a friend, neighbor or co-worker — and that’s extra pressure to eat the calorie-laden foods and drinks you don’t need.
Did you know that on average, overweight people sleep 16 minutes less per day than do people of normal weight? In fact, data from the over 68,000 women followed in the Nurses’ Health Study, show that those who slept 5 hours or less per night were nearly a third more likely to gain 30 pounds than those who slept 7 hours a night.