The days are getting longer. The weather is getting warmer. People are enjoying each other’s company outdoors. That’s right! Barbecue season is here. Barbecuing can be a very healthy cooking method. It’s a great way to get flavor out of your food without the excess calories or fat. Here are a few ideas to help [...]
Read the story...Do You Overestimate Your Daily Exercise?
Posted on May 31 2013 By
According to the May 8, 2013 edition of USA Today, about 79% of American adults don’t meet the minimum guidelines for physical activity of 2½ hours of moderate cardiovascular exercise a week. Furthermore, other studies show that people tend to be less active than statistics would suggest! Since the figures were compiled from self-assessments, the results [...]
Read the story...Fruit or Fruit Juice?
Posted on May 28 2013 By
Nothing is better to start the day than a glass of freshly pressed orange juice! But did you ever wonder if the juice has the same nutritional value as the fruit itself? First, you should know that whole fruit and vegetables contain more fiber than juice does. For example, an orange contains around 2.5 g [...]
Read the story...Falafel and Tzatziki Pita
Posted on May 27 2013 By
Falafels are a traditional vegetarian meal from the Middle East made from chickpeas and “usually” fried, and they are absolutely delicious! Here is my light version in a pita bread, with a touch of tzatziki, spinach, and tomatoes for a totally delightful meal! 4 servings Per serving (including side dish) : 436 calories / 72 [...]
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