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The thing about a diabetic diet that I don't think most people get is that you don't have to eat special foods or be excluded from what "everyone else" is eating (including dessert). Eating to manage diabetes means eating with your eyes open—knowing what's going into your body and when. So, truth be told, if you have diabetes, everyone else should be taking a cue from what's on your plate. Here are 5 things we can all learn from a diabetic diet. Read More »
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When it comes to minor ailments like headaches and motion sickness, I don’t really like to take medications. I’d rather use a kitchen-based remedy to soothe my symptoms. And I’m not the only one. A recent survey reported that worries about the economy are driving more people to alternative remedies as they look for ways to save money on expensive doctor visits and prescription medicines. But do they work? Here’s the truth about home remedies for 5 common ailments... Read More »
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Chicken Potpie is one of my favorite comfort foods. What’s more satisfying on a cool day than hot creamy chicken inside a flaky crust? Nothing, unless you’re like me and want to watch what you eat. Suddenly this butter- and heavy-cream-laden dish doesn’t seem so comforting.
So instead of making a traditional recipe that’s loaded with fat, I use EatingWell’s healthier version of this dish to satisfy my comfort-food craving without the extra calories and fat. It’s comfort food without the guilt. Get the recipe and find out how we made it healthier.
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I’m a big fan of fatty fish—salmon, tuna and, for the first time this past weekend, grilled sardines! Of course these fish taste delicious, but they also deliver a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids. Why do I care about eating omega-3s? You’ve likely heard that they help keep arteries clear and hearts strong, and they’ve been linked with quite a few other health benefits too. Find out what they are here. Read More »
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Craving Chicken Parmigiana and Pasta? Cut this checkered-tablecloth specialty down to size to make Slim Chicken Parmesan—here's how we did it. Read More »
Healthier options: Get the recipe for Slim Chicken Parmesan »
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With all the media hype about the H1N1 flu virus and the seasonal flu, I’m finding it hard not to be worried about getting sick this winter. I want to keep my immune system as healthy as possible so I’m going to include these 3 immunity boosters in my diet. Read More »
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What do I have in common with top chefs Alton Brown, Rick Bayless, John Ash and Barton Seaver? (Hint: it is not cooking skill.) As of today, neither they nor I will eat or serve Chilean sea bass, orange roughy, monkfish, shark or dozens of other fish. This doesn’t mean we’ll stop eating fish altogether, we’ll just find out how to choose the most sustainable seafood. So what’s left to eat? The answer is not so simple but here are a few ideas
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This week, the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association came out with the news that the risks of drinking might outweigh its potential health boons. In other words, all that good news we’ve been hearing about how moderate drinking helps your heart, protects against Alzheimer’s and may even strengthen bones is only half the story. Read More »
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