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Healthy Eating and Travel

Tuesday December 1, 2009
gas stationWill you be traveling during this holiday season? When you're on the road, it may seem like healthy food is difficult to find and that you're doomed to eat junk food until you reach your destination. But that doesn't have to be the case; you can find healthy foods while you're traveling if you know where to look.

Many convenience stores offer fresh fruit (you just need to search beyond the greasy chips and candy bars that are usually displayed prominently). You might want to pack a small cooler with fresh snacks and beverages that you have at home. This also saves you money since many things at the convenience stores are a little more expensive than what you already bought at the grocery store. Here are some more of my tips for healthy eating when you travel.

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Holiday Shopping for Healthy Cooks

Friday November 27, 2009
Photo by Sanja Gjenero Have you started your holiday shopping yet? If you have some cooks on your gift list, I have some really great ideas that would be great for any kitchen. Having the right tools makes cooking healthy foods so much easier. Read my Top Picks for Healthy Cooking Gifts

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Eight Healthy Easy-to-Make Holiday Favorites

Monday November 23, 2009
Women's Health PearsWe are officially into the holiday season and that means lots of parties and get-togethers, lots of fun - and lots food and drink. Mostly high-calorie, not-good-for-you food and drink.

This year you can have a healthy and happy holiday season with these sumptuous recipes thanks to Women's Health magazine. These eight low-fat and low-calorie ideas for holiday treats will cover every facet of the holiday season - all the way from Hanukkah to New Years Day.

Try all eight of these easy-to-make updated holiday favorites.

One of my favorites is the Roasted Pears with Feta. They are delicious, warm and cheesy, yet low in calories and so easy to make. They are the perfect healthy addition to your next holiday bash.

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Have You Changed Your Diet? What Motivated You?

Wednesday November 18, 2009
get a bright ideaObesity rates in the United States continue to climb. According to America's Health Rankings, in another ten years we'll be spending about $343 billion dollars on obesity and obesity-related illness. If something doesn't change, about 40% of the adult population will be obese (a BMI of 30 or more). That's not good news at all.

We know what we're doing wrong. In general, we're eating too much food that isn't healthy and not exercising enough. The tough part is figuring what what will motivate a large segment of the population to eat less, eat better and move more. Maybe it would help to know what motivated people who have successfully changed their diets. If you've lost weight or changed your diet for any reason, let us know what motivated you. What was your "a ha!" moment or your tipping point that got you started?

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