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November 2017

Nutrition

How to Handle Hunger When You’re Trying to Lose Weight

Ever have those days when all you can think about is what you’ll eat next? We all do! When trying to cut calories for weight loss, hunger is the most common side effect. After all, your body doesn’t want to give away its energy stores without a fight. I’m here to tell you that this is one fight that you can totally win. With a few expert strategies and a…

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Recipes

Chili Popcorn

Make your own savory popcorn featuring chili and garlic flavors. Popcorn is one way to add whole grains and fiber into your diet. Ingredients 4 cups popped corn 1 tablespoon margarine (melted) 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder (dash) Directions Mix popcorn and margarine in a bowl. Mix seasonings thoroughly and sprinkle over popcorn. Mix well. Serve immediately and enjoy with family and friends.…

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Nutrition

Protein Supplements: Which “Whey” to Go?

The Basics about Protein Human proteins contain 20 naturally occurring amino acids divided into two subclasses: nine essential amino acids that must come from food because the body can synthesize. Amino acids form the building blocks of many components in the body, including muscle protein, which is developed via the process of muscle protein synthesis. To build or maintain skeletal muscle mass, humans must eat enough protein to provide, adequate…

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Apple & Chicken Salad

A deliciously balanced blend of crisp Cameo apples, celery, raisins,  chicken breast and Greek yogurt-based dressing, served over a bed of lettuce. Ingredients 2 red apples (such as Cameo Apples) 2 celery stalks (diced) 2 chicken breasts (skinless, cooked, diced, about 2 cups) 1/4 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 16 lettuce leaves (Bibb, Romaine, green or…

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