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Creating Your 2011 New Year’s Resolution Recipe for Success

Posted: 12/27/2010

It’s that time of year again when many of us make New Year’s resolutions to improve our health and well-being. Unfortunately, we often have a tough time sticking to our goals, and by the time Valentine’s Day rolls around, our best-laid plans may have gone by the wayside. That’s why now is the time to create your recipe for New Year’s resolution success....

Light Eggnog Holiday Makeover Recipe

Posted: 12/20/2010

Creamy and delicious, with zero fat!   2 small ripe bananas, peeled 1 cup fat-free milk ½ tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp rum extract   Makes 1 serving   Put all the ingredients in a blender and puree until smooth. Pour into a festive cup and enjoy!   Nutritional Information Per Serving (~ 1 cup): Food Weight: 2.0, Calories: 190, Total Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol:...

Tips for Avoiding Holiday Weight Gain

Posted: 12/13/2010

Gobble, gobble…that’s your cue that the holidays are upon us and it’s time to start putting on the brakes NOW before the real damage is done. The old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” really applies to the holiday season. The following tips will help you fend off that holiday weight gain so that you won’t end this season...

Tis the Season to Be Jolly and FIT

Posted: 12/09/2010

While the holidays can be a joyous time of the year, they can also be disastrous for our fitness and healthy eating routines. ¢Tis the season for shopping, cookie baking, decorating, and parties—lots of parties with rich food everywhere. Do you ever wonder why some people manage to stay vibrant, happy, and fit over the holidays, appearing to let holiday stress roll...