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woman eating potato chip
A handful of chips (or less!) may be all you need to quash a salt craving, if you follow this simple advice. Read More
40 Crunchy and Creamy Healthy Snacks Under 200 Calories
Kick your craving for something crunchy or creamy without guilt! Read More
cheese cubes
These real-world tips will help you see where you've been eating too much (or not enough) so you can slim down faster. Read More
thanksgiving dinner
Wednesday, 11/21/2012 at 10:14 AM
Q: I don’t want Thanksgiving to throw off my diet, but I don’t want to miss out on the flavors of the holiday either. What’s my best eating strategy?A: I applaud you for not wanting to dive ... Read More
measuring cups
Tuesday, 10/16/2012 at 11:41 AM
Q: What is the best way to measure my portions? Are cups or a scale more accurate?A: This is a good question, as there are many ways to measure portions and control calories. The gold ... Read More
portion control
Wednesday, 10/10/2012 at 03:39 PM
The New York City soda ban made headlines around the globe, and now another major US city is launching a public anti-obesity initiative.Last week, Los Angeles residents were introduced to ... Read More
Woman in Grocery Store Reading Food Labels
Tuesday, 05/08/2012 at 02:41 PM
A recent government survey found that over 60 percent of shoppers use the nutrition facts panel on packaged foods. But using that information correctly is the real key to making the ... Read More
Eat Less with this Portion Size Chart and Healthy Eating Tips
Thursday, 03/29/2012 at 06:09 PM
Chef Kendra is back with advice on a realistic and troublesome issue that we all deal with on a daily basis—consuming the right portion sizes. Many of us in America have grown up hearing the ... Read More
Friday, 02/24/2012 at 04:03 PM
Before you pour a glass of wine with dinner every night, you might want to take a closer look at the science behind the heart-healthy sales pitch. Red wine—among other things—has earned a ... Read More
5 Tips for Ordering a Healthy Smoothie
Tuesday, 02/14/2012 at 03:21 PM
Whether you're at your local juice bar or a national chain, ordering a smoothie can be a little challenging sometimes. After all, what sounds healthy and low-calorie on the menu may be ... Read More