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Eat healthy and improve your hydration habits with the advice in this blog.
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This Just In: Patrons Want Smaller Portions
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A recent study published in the journal Health Affairs found that when offered the choice between larger and smaller portions in restaurants, many would opt for the lesser portion. In a three-part experiment, researchers analyzed ordering habits in a Chinese restaurant and found that when offered smaller portions, as many as 33 percent of patrons chose to order the downsized dish. Put this into action today by ordering a lunch-sized portion when you eat out. Or cut your portion in half, and eat half and take the other half home.
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In the News: Bread is the #1 Source of Salt in the American Diet
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A new report by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention found that the #1 source of salt in the American diet is bread. Researchers analyzed more than 7,000 food surveys and found that bread and rolls accounted for 7.4 percent of sodium consumed, followed by cold cuts/cured meats (5.1%) and pizza (4.9%). So think twice before you go for a second-helping from the bread basket.
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Sidestep Your Afternoon Snack Break
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That three o’clock chocolate bar is a hard office habit to break. Sure, a snack helps keep you focused until the closing bell, but your workday doesn’t have to drive you to a bigger belly. Try taking a short walk with some co-workers when you hear the call of a Hershey’s bar.
A new study in the February 2012 issue of the journal Appetite found that chocolate lovers who walked briskly on a treadmill for 15 minutes subsequently ate far fewer daytime sweets than their more sedentary office co-workers.
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The Best Fruits and Veggies for Winter
Eating fresh, seasonal fruits and veggies doesn't have to end when the weather gets cold. You can expand the range of colorful fruits and veggies in your diet year-round. There are tons of fruits and veggies that you can find at your local farmer's market (many still open in the winter) or at a neighborhood grocery store. Click on the slideshow above to see the best winter fruits and veggies.
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Is Your Workout Caffeinated?
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Q: I've always followed standard workout nutrition guidelines, but will adding caffeine to my routine improve my performance?
A: Studies have shown that drinking caffeine about an hour before working out can help boost endurance, energy, and performance, but the findings are mixed as to whether caffeine has an effect on power or strength.
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10-Minute Resolution: Eat a Snack Before and After Your Workout
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This week, focus on optimizing your workout with proper nutrition. Two of your most important meals, or snacks, of the day are just before and after your workout. Eating a snack before and after you exercise boosts energy levels to help you push harder at the gym and recover faster afterwards. Eat a snack 30 minutes before and within 30 minutes after your workout.
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Q&A: What's a Good Recipe for Quinoa?
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Q: I like quinoa, but I'm not sure how to make it more interesting. Any good recipes?
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Q&A: What's the Best Blender?
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Q: What's the best blender for making juices and smoothies?
A: Check out the Vitamix line of blenders. They’re powerful, versatile, and developed with raw foods in mind. Starting at around $449, Vitamix blenders are pricey but valuable for making healthy soups, juices, and smoothies. They can also blend cereals and knead dough for homemade breads.
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10-Minute Resolution: Whip Up a Healthy Breakfast
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You’ve heard that breakfast is important for good health, and breaking the fast each morning needn’t be difficult. Take 10 minutes each morning this week to cook breakfast. It’ll provide you with energy and jumpstart your metabolism to help you burn more calories throughout the day.
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The Secret (and Sneaky) Way to Avoid Holiday Overeating
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One of the most exciting part of the holidays for many families is decking the halls with their favorite seasonal decorations. But this year, you may want to leave behind a key part of your holiday decor: the china.
Your favorite bright red, gold, or Santa-themed china may actually lead you and your holiday guests to overeat, according to a new study published in the Journal of Consumer Research.
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