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PETA's Billboards aimed at overweight Women
I wish I was making this up. But I have to say I've not stopped laughing since I saw this news piece about the PETA bill boards in Jacksonville Florida that targets overweight women. http://www.comcast.net/video/peta-heavy-women-are-like-whales/1218302300/ It's just... heh. Well have a look see for yourself. I'm off now to…
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No Sugar Cranberry Sauce
I know this has Splenda, but I figure it's okay just this once for this time of the year. I love Cranberrie sauce and was astounded at the calories in the prepared stuff. This tastes wonderful at only 40 calories a serving (1/2 cup): INGREDIENTS * 6 cups fresh cranberries, picked over & rinsed * 3 cups Splenda sugar…
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For Those Struggling
This is a fantastic article that everyone who is struggling with their self esteem and weightloss should read. Actually everyone should read this. This line from the article: "Whatever you focus your attention on grows" Is so TRUE Read this article for good advice as to how to make the changes you so desperately want to…
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Happy Feet & Vinegar
Since starting the C25K I have learned the benefit of keeping your feet happy and healthy, so I thought I'd share a very cheap and easy way to be kind to your feet. If you want to keep your feet happy and healthy there is no better or easier way than to spray them with vinegar after a shower. Vinegar deodorizes!!! Vinegar…
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Green Tomatoes
My mom has a HUGE garden but this year has not been great for the tomatoes. I was thinking of trying to develop a recipe that is healthier than the usual Fried Green Tomatoes with white flour in canola. Ew. I might try 'breading' them with ground flax seed after dipping in egg, then just baking them - the way I do eggplant…
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What's living in YOUR intestines???
This is not quite the right forum for this, but it is about healthy bodies... At any rate - I just read this disturbing factoid: "By body weight, each of us carries around nearly four pounds of intestinal microflora." EW! Of course if it died we'd be in trouble. Still... that's a lot! I'm not so sure I want to keep doing…
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Whoah! Shanta1983
You guys, have you seen Shanta1983's new sexy, girly avatar picture??? Holy cow!!!!! you're looking good girl!!!!!!!!!!!! Post so we can all see it!
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Carbs Needed for Brain Power?
Let me preface this by saying that I've cut down on my carbs a great deal, since coming to this site. However I came across this article that has convinced me not to go below 130 grams of carbs a day. My job is based on my 'brain power' and if I can't think straight, I won't have an income. :-) To paraphrase: The article…
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The Weight of Water
I looked up how much water weighs this morning and learned that it is indeed possible to gain a couple of lbs just in water weight. 1 cup of water weighs ~ .5 lb. 16 cups = 1 gallon ~ 8 lbs So logically, if you do have too much sodium one day and your body is retaining water - 1 cup is not a huge amount when spread out…
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High Fructose Corn Syrup in my Light YOGURT
I'm so annoyed. I've always thought this was super healthy. It's light and fat free. Blah.
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Food as Fuel - and a Thank You
The idea of Food as Fuel has entirely changed my life. And I have MFP - and Mike who created and runs it, and every one of you who are vocal and contribute to the community to thank for it. It's only been about 2.5 months since I've really taken what I read here to heart, and I'm still learning. But with each new thing…
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Vinegar instead of Salt on Veggies
I've been enjoying eating raw veggies, but I have missed the 'zing' that salt gives them. This morning I sprayed my clean raw grape tomatoes with Vinegar (which I use to clean raw veggies to get bacteria off of it) And didn't rinse it off. I brought it to work and just that spritz of vinegar from a spray bottle is plenty…
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Turmeric - Miracle Spice?
Turmeric is the bright yellow spice that gives mustard it's color and curry some of it's flavor. It has been used in Asian cooking for thousands of years. Antiseptic, antioxident, anti-Bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer - it's chock full of goodness! Researchers are investigating its possible benefits in Alzheimer's…
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Cinnamon to Lower Blood Sugar and Cholesterol
Cinnamon has long been known to have antiseptic properties, but new research is revealing that not only does it improve cognitive abilities, but it is helpful for reducing Blood Sugar Levels and the 'bad' cholesterol while leaving the good cholesterol alone. Its effect on blood sugar could potentially help in the war…
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Good Place to Purchase Healthy Food in Bulk
I went searching for a place to buy cardamom and quinola - because it seemed expensive to me and sometimes hard to find in the grocery store. I found this place on the net, that I've used a couple of times now, and their prices and service is great. http://www.bulkfoods.com/ The user interface is not very appealing,…
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Organic Food Not Nutritionally Better
I always thought that the people that preferred Organic Food over 'regular' did so because of the pesticides used on the 'regular' food. So I was not surprised by a study done by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine that states that Organic Food is not nutritionally superior to any other kind of food. Does…
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De-Lurk
I've been here for a while, quietly maintaining my Food Log, and reading your forums. I just wanted to say hello to everyone because I've found that the people here are very supportive. Thank you all! I can't say how much I'll post, but I've been inspired by your stories, and pictures and enlightened by your wisdom.
