March 2012
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“Food cravings need not derail a diet. Adrian Meule, a researcher at the...”
– Allure Magazine, April 2012
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Fab Food Finds! Greek Yogurt
When you walk through the dairy section of your grocery store, you are sure to see the word, “Greek,” everywhere.
So what’s the difference between Greek and regular yogurt? First, keep in mind that all yogurt is good for you as long as it’s in its plain, nonfat form.
Greek yogurt goes through a different straining process. According to an article in U.S. News, Greek...
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Healthy Easter Eating
I have to admit, Easter isn’t one of my fave holidays as far as food goes. I don’t eat ham and deviled eggs and mashed potatoes tend to be pretty bland.
I’m sure it will come as no surprise when I tell you that I do love jelly beans, Reece’s Peanut Butter Cup eggs, chocolate bunnies and Cadbury Eggs.
So how do I get through the holiday without going crazy eating all...
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Afternoon Fuel: Healthy, Energizing Snacks
It’s 3 p.m., do you reach for a candy bar, soda or other sugary sweets to help you get through the rest of the work day?
If you’re looking for an energy boost, these choices won’t get you very far. Sugar causes your blood sugar to spike, giving you an instant high, but then drops quickly, leaving you feeling sluggish and craving more sweets, according to nutritionists...
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Sunday Brunch: Spring Salad with Poached Eggs,...
Happy Spring!
It’s the first week of spring and I wanted to make something for brunch that was light and had flavors of spring.
I served this salad with toasted sourdough bread spread with a little bit of butter. This light brunch also would be perfect with mimosas.
I admit, this was the first time I ever poached an egg. My first attempt wasn’t too bad. I left the egg in the water...
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A Peek into my Kitchen
After yesterday’s post about high fructose corn syrup, I decided to check out the ingredients in the products in my own kitchen.
Read all about high fructose corn syrup here: http://sweet-success.tumblr.com/post/19684977516/not-so-sweet-what-you-need-to-know-about-high-fructose
I usually check the ingredient list when I buy boxed or bagged food, but sometimes I get distracted (Hello,...
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Not So Sweet: What you need to know about high...
The debate about high fructose corn syrup is heating up again as sugar producers accuse the corn industry of false advertising in a campaign that aims to make the syrup seem “nutritionally the same as table sugar.”
The Corn Refiners Association is defending itself in the lawsuit filed by eight sugar producers and two sugar associations.
“It’s man made and required advanced technologies not...
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Let's Eat! Spicy Black Bean Soup
Because I don’t eat a lot of meat, I’m really trying to incorporate more beans, nuts, legumes and lentils into my diet for protein.
I decided to test out a few new recipes this week and this soup was a major winner. It was so delicious and filling. It was also super easy to make.
Black beans are a high fiber and high protein food. One cup of black beans has about 15 grams of fiber...
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Leave those earbuds at home: How music impacts... →
Do you listen to music while you’re running or working out outdoors? If so, read this article!
I get anxious about running on secluded trails while listening to music and, generally, hit pause on my iPod when I’m not near a road or houses. I also notice that I speed up and slow down depending on the song. I’m going to try running to instrumental music during my run today! Next...
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Travel Eats! Manhattan, Kan.
I have realized that I need to go on weekend trips more often. The BF and I joined our friends, Betsy and Tony Herrman, for a weekend trip to Manhattan, Kan. Getting away for just a couple of days was so much fun and just what I needed after a couple stressful weeks at work. Sometimes I forget that getting away doesn’t mean planning a big trip.
We went to the Little Apple to run the 34th...
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Sunday Brunch: Frittata with Ricotta and Kale
Welcome to my new Sweet Success series, Sunday Brunch! I’m really excited to share healthy brunch recipes, brunch party ideas and healthy brunch tips. Check Sweet Success every Sunday for this new series!
I’m so excited about this series because I love Sunday brunch. I love cooking a big meal in the morning and enjoying it with a big cup of coffee. Whether I’m at home with the...
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Go Green! Green Foods for St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick’s Day is just a few days away so I thought I would share some of my fave green foods!!
St. Patrick’s Day is known for it’s green beer and corned beef and cabbage. But, as I always say, just because it’s a holiday it doesn’t mean you should go crazy and forget about your health goals. Instead of choosing the traditional unhealthy foods on this holiday,...
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Lose Weight and Eat Your Favorite Foods. Really!
It’s March, which means those weight loss and health goals made in January may be less of a priority. To keep the momentum going for reaching your goals, I have some great tips and inspiring stories!
Bryce Abbey, the wellness director at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, says losing weight is an energy balance. It’s all about energy in and energy out.
To put your food choices...
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Keeping up with Your Kidneys
This month is National Kidney Month so I thought it would be the perfect time to share some information on kidney health.
I’m going to be honest, I don’t often think about the health of my kidneys. But keeping your kidneys healthy, like all organs, requires a healthy diet and regular exercise. Just another reason to hit the gym and put down those doughnuts.
According to the National...
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Let's Eat! Lazy Gal's Salad
I made this yummy salad out of laziness. I didn’t feel like cleaning, chopping and salad spinning my romaine lettuce. So I quickly chopped up some cucumber and tomato.
The dressing in this salad is so delicious. I used Kraft Basil Parmesan Vinaigrette made with olive oil.
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Lazy Gal’s Salad
1/2 cucumber, chopped
1/2 tomato, chopped
1 tbsp. crumbled feta cheese
1 tbsp....
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Let's Eat! Green Goddess Chicken Sandwich
I made this for a quick lunch today. It was super easy and super quick. It’s also super healthy. It’s super!!
I used a Rosemary and Olive Oil Flatout Foldit Flat Bread. I love Flatouts. They each have 100 calories and are perfect for making quick hot or cold sandwiches. I often make egg sandwiches for breakfast or use the flat bread to make a quick veggie pizza.
I used the greens I...
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Hungry Girl Supermarket List →
Need some help figuring out what to buy at the grocery store?? Check out Hungry Girl’s Official Supermarket List for a checklist of healthy foods to buy.
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Recipe Makeover: McDonald's Shamrock Shake
As I was battling bronchitis last week and weak with a fever, I didn’t have much of an appetite. My sore throat prevented me from being able to eat a lot of solid foods and I was just too tired to eat. But I did crave one thing during my illness - a McDonald’s shake. I don’t know why. I very rarely eat at McDonald’s. But, I will say, they have delish shakes....
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Let's Drink! Homemade Almond Milk
I feel like a pioneer woman. I made my own almond milk!!
I have no idea if pioneer women made almond milk, but it seems very pioneery.
Making almond milk was a very spur of the moment project. I found a recipe for a smoothie online and one of the ingredients was homemade almond milk. I was intrigued. After researching almond milk recipes, I decided this was something I needed to attempt.
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Fab Food Finds: Birthday Cake-Flavored Treats
OK, so not all of these are Fab Food Finds. Some of these are Fatty Food Finds. When I started researching birthday cake flavored products I was stunned at the crazy-bad nutrition facts. Obviously cake isn’t the healthiest food to start with. According to FitDay, one slice of homemade or store bought white cake with frosting has nearly 450 calories!!
Despite the cals, there’s just something about...
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“Researchers recently looked at the effect of processing - peeling, cooking via...”
– American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
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Travel Eats! Las Vegas
Why is returning to work after vacation so painful? After a week of sleeping in, wearing jeans and my Chuck Taylors and not having a care in the world, I’m back at work. Back to getting up early, wearing dresses and heels and stressing over deadlines. I’m already in need of a break from sifting through the hundreds of emails I received while I was out of the office. So it’s...
