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Speedy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
As registered dietitians, we half smiled and half held our breath when we asked our daughters “What’s better than a cookie?” We got our answer, and just as we suspected, it was, “Umm, well, pretty much nothing!” Thankfully, the good news is that we can happily say we agree—especially when the cookie’s simple to make,…
Could Diet Sodas Be Making You Fat?
Recent studies have shown that the diet soda you drink hoping to lose weight may in fact be doing the opposite. Though diet sodas have little or no calories, they can still increase your waist size up to five times because of the artificial sweeteners contained in the drinks. A study done at the Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio tracked over 450 people ages 65 to 74 for around a decade measuring their height, weight, and waist circumference. The results have shown that drinking one diet soda every day could increase your waist size up to 70% over three years.
How to Make a Gingerbread House
Add some sugar and spice to your holidays with a homemade gingerbread house. The bright colors and icing details give holiday decor a homespun look. Use a gingerbread house as a centerpiece on the dining room table or place it in an entryway to greet guests. Add some sugar and spice to your holidays with a homemade gingerbread house. The bright colors and icing details give holiday decor a homespun look. Use a gingerbread house as a centerpiece on the dining room table or place it in an entryway to greet guests.
Good Diet Snack Foods
When you’re trying to lose weight, it’s important to have healthy snacks on hand to tide your appetite. If you’re too hungry when you get to your next meal, you may be more likely to overeat. Plan your snacks as carefully as you plan the rest of your meals, and you’ll be much closer to weight-loss success.
Acai Berry Nutritional Facts
You’re up on the fashion and accessory trends, but are you up on the food trends? Among the latest fads is the acai, pronounced “ah-sa-ee” or “ah-sie-ee,” berry from the Amazon rain forest. Although the acai berry has been a popular food in Brazil for years, this exotic fruit arrived in America in 2000 and took the stage as a culinary superstar.