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Southern Food Terms & Rules
I saw a thread called "Canadian food-isms" started by @pnieuw, and I thought it was awesome! So I decided to shamelessly steal the idea and share some Southern Food Terms ("or food-isms") to help you navigate a menu and certain rules that apply when eating south of the Mason-Dixon line. Johnny Cakes/Hoecakes - cornmeal…
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Healthy eating adds $380 to yearly grocery bill, study shows
This study was done in an area that includes people in Seattle who are among the wealthiest and most educated so the price of $380 might be a little high for other areas, but it brings up a lot of good points. However, I think $380 is a small price to pay per year when you look at doctor's bills and prescriptions. Article…
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American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
A study released by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that the closer that participants adhered to a Mediterranean diet, the slower their cognitive decline. In other words, a Mediterranean diet could help prevent Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive disorders that come with age. Study here:…
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Cheesecake Factory Rolling Out Lower Calorie Menu
The Cheesecake Factory, under pressure from calorie counters, advocacy groups and party poopers, today will announce plans to roll out a "SkinnyLicious" menu listing 40 items, from entrees to desserts, with strict calorie guidelines. The tall, thin menu is separate from the main menu. "It's something America wants," says…
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Should hotdogs have a warning label?
Put down the tongs and step away from the grill! Those hot dogs are a serious health risk. Yes, even during National Hot Dog Month, the summertime standbys are facing criticism. Hot dogs are just as bad as cigarettes — or so one group would have you think. The Physician Committee for Responsible Medicine, a nonprofit group…
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NSV of sorts
Ok, so I had a bit of a frustration yesterday... my car wouldn't start. The ignition switch has broken. A co-worker gave me a ride home, and this morning, I decided I would just walk to work. It's just over six miles between where I live and where I work. I don't think I would have come into work a few months ago if this…
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Anyone else in the great state of Colorado?
Just wondering if there are other people here in this great land! :)
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28 Day Veg Boot Camp
Good afternoon all! I have a subscription to Vegetarian Times magazine, and I find it fantastic. Even though I don't eat vegetarian all the time, I love the recipes I find in there because they use a ton of different fruits, veggies and whole grains and it adds a variety to my diet when I try one of them. I particularly…
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Running Shoe Suggestions
Hello all! I have recently decided to add the C25K program into my fitness goals, and I started just the other day. In fact, today will be Week 1, Day 2 for me. I'm really surprised by how easy the program is and that it only takes 30 minutes 3 times a week. But, I need some new running shoes. I have some older ones I am…
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NSV!
Here is my NSV for the day... I am officially that skinny b*tch that you see at the gym running in just a sports bra! I swear my tummy hasn't seen the light of day in a long time, but I did it! Why? Because I worked hard for this body, dammit! :-) P.S. That avatar photo is not me. It's my motivational photo.
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Tummy Troubles
I don't really know how to explain it, but I'll do my best and maybe someone here who has had a similar experience can help. I often have what I refer to as "tummy troubles." It's a pain/discomfort in my stomach, sometimes accompained by chills, that lasts for a couple of hours after I have eaten. Many times I am bloated…
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NSV: P90X Month 1 = gone!
I started P90X a month ago. I had given it a shot before but ended up giving in up about 2 weeks in when I got sick, then it was Thanksgiving and then Christmas... Finally, I started it up again, determined this time to get through the whole program, and I'm doing good so far! I have officially completed month 1 of the…
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Strange Habits?
I just wanted to see other people's strange habits. What do you do that others might consider strange? This doesn't have to be diet/fitness related. :-) Here is mine: I pick up and save the random change I find on the ground. A penny here...and nickel there... I always remember my mom saying "A penny saved is a penny…
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Lactose intolerant?
As people get older, many start to be unable to produce the lactase enzyme that breaks down lactose in cow's milk products. I think I may have reached that point in my life. I have been having some "tummy troubles," shall we say, and I think I've narrowed it down to milk. I threw out the rest of the milk I had last night…
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Anyone here do martial arts regularly?
I have always wanted to do this, and recently, I found a deal on Living Social. It's $29 for 4 weeks of unlimited classes at a local place. That's a great deal for something I want to try out before going "all in," so to speak. But I wanted to see what experiences other people had with it. I am taking taekwondo classes, by…
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Favorite whole grain?
What is your favorite whole grain? Mine is amaranth. If you have never tried it, it's a small round little thing, and cooks in about 20 minutes. It is high in calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, vitamin E, vitamin B6, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, folate, potassium, zinc, copper, selenium and phosphorus. A cup of…
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P90X people, I need an opinion
I am doing the P90X Lean program. I am in week #3, and I want to shake it up a tad before my 4th week of "recovery." I am thinking of subbing Plyo in for Cardio X. They're both cardio workouts. Thoughts?
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Feeling a little low today...
Today my boyfriend and I ended a 2 1/2 year relationship. I kind of felt like this was coming, but that doesn't make today feel any better. When I'm feeling sad, I don't go out and eat everything. I actually have the exact opposite reaction: I don't eat very much. so my food diary today is kind of sad too. I just feel like…
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Sugar Eaters Anonymous
Hello, my name is Amy, and I am addicted to sugar. (all: "Hi Amy.") Ok, seriously, though...there needs to be a support group for people trying to avoid sugar. I eat plenty in the form of fruits, vegetables and whole grains...but I work for a dessert company. Yes, you read that right. A dessert company! We supply desserts…
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Non-Scale Goals
Who else has some non-scale goals that they want to share? Losing inches? Buying a new dress? My non-scale goal at the moment is to buy a new bikini by July 16th!
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Vegetarian Athletes!
To those who follow a vegetarian diet, there are not a ton of role models out there in the athletic world to look up to. I'm even doing P90X right now, and there is no guideline for vegetarians to get the recommended amounts of protein. BUT, I found an article online today about vegetarian athletes! Check it out:…
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Veggie Burger Recipes?
Does anyone out there have a good suggestion for a veggie burger recipe? I particulary love lentils so if it used those, that would be awesome, but I'm really pretty open to any kind of base.
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Holiday Desserts
Ok, we've all got at least one. What is your Achilles’ heel on the dessert table over the holidays? Mine is apple pie around Thanksgiving and my father's date-nut pinwheel cookies around Christmas. Mmmmm!
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Food Labeling
Hello everyone! I don't know if someone has posted a thread like this before, but I just wanted to share some of my knowledge with those of you out there that might be interested. I work in food manufacturing in Quality Assurance, and part of my job deals with labeling per the FDA guidelines (this is called the Code of…
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Hi! I'm new here!
Hello everyone! I am new here. I just joined yesterday, and I thought I would come over to the message boards and introduce myself. :-) I am CraftyGirl4 - so named because I love all things crafty and handmade. I make myown greeting cards and envelopes at the moment, and I am working on getting into sewing soon. I looked…
