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Who knew fiber would ever be trendy? But it's showing up as a buzzword on all sorts of product packaging, from Fiber One's Toaster Pastries and muffin mixes to more puzzling added fiber nuts. Do you pick up packaged goods that boast added fiber? Do You Eat Fiber-Enriched Foods? Yes — I gravitate toward "fiber" on labels. No — I prefer to get my fiber through natural sources. Read more
Don't eat this, stay away from that — following a diet can seem like a total killjoy. If you're feeling depressed about how restrictive your diet is, here are some proven weight-loss rules you'll welcome with open arms. Dig into a big breakfast: Skipping breakfast to save calories? That's a big mistake because eating breakfast actually jump-starts your metabolism. Your first meal of the day Read more
It's almost Earth Day, so chances are you've been hearing the word "eco" so much that it almost loses its meaning. But when you shop consciously, it's about more than just reading a label. Knowing how your fitness wear is made and where it comes from can be just as important as sourcing your meal at a restaurant. The good news is that finding an eco-friendly fabric can also enhance your workout; Read more
Love ice cream? Here's the scoop on what's new: the frozen treat's about to get healthier. In what sounds like something out of a food fantasy, scientists at the University of Missouri are in the final stages of taste-testing what they're calling "multi-functional ice cream" — that is, ice cream with antioxidants, added dietary fiber, probiotics, and prebiotics. The product could be available Read more
It's hard to resist a heaping plate of creamy pasta primavera or sizzling spinach lasagna, but traditional pasta isn't always the healthiest of foods. Made with semolina and enriched flour, pasta is high in carbs and somewhat low in nutrition. Whole wheat pasta is much healthier — containing fiber and protein — but its thicker, grainier texture can be a turnoff for many pasta lovers. A newly Read more
I am so grateful for nutrition labels because they make it so easy to see how healthy a food item is. The only downfall is that I spend so much time reading labels, food shopping takes me twice as long! There are certain aspects of the nutrition label you may look at first, depending on your needs, but all the information is helpful and worth reading. Here are some tips to consider the next time Read more
Companies are always coming up with new ways to entice customers to buy their products. Recently, a whole line of functional foods has evolved — regular foods that are enhanced with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. These products sound really healthy, so the average consumer sees "Now With Added Fiber" or "Packed With Vitamin A" on the package and places it to the cart without even Read more
