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Healthy Sandwich: Skip Mayo and Use Avocado
A sandwich sounds like a healthy meal, but if yours isn't a real sandwich without a thick layer of mayonnaise, then you're looking at added cholesterol and calories you could do without. So the next time you make or order a sammy, spread a quarter of a ripe avocado on your bread instead of mayo. As you can see from the chart below, you'll end up with plenty of flavor and less calories, cholesterol, saturated fat, and sodium.
Is Mayonnaise a Magnet for Salmonella?
There are bound to be barbecues a plenty this Fourth of July weekend. With this tainted tomato scare, I for one definitely have salmonella on my mind. I typically associate mayo with food poisoning, since people tend to leave this condiment, and the food it's added to, out for long periods of time.
A Breakdown of Tiny Tastes
I'm a huge fan of enhancing my meals with a little somethin' somethin'. A slice of cheese here, a pat of butter there, a smear of peanut butter on that. It's just a little bit, so it can't really affect my diet, right?
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P.L.O.W. - Cinco de Mayo Weekend Mix
Chances are you did a little something for Cinco de Mayo yesterday, so in an effort to keep the celebration going all weekend long I've created this play list of songs with a Latin flair for your next workout...and yes, I know they are not all songs of Mexican origin but I wanted to have a little fun. Want to hear it? Then press the green play button after the break.
Healthy Cinco de Mayo Recipe: Addictive Sweet Potato Burritos
Happy Cinco de Mayo! For many of us, the holiday provides a reason to enjoy delicious Mexican food. I'm a sucker for the spicy cuisine, but it's not always the healthiest fare.
Make It a Morning Workout on Cinco de Mayo
There's nothing quite like lounging with some pals after a long day of work, sipping margaritas and dipping chips in guacamole. It's not healthy to indulge like that every night, but Cinco de Mayo gives me an excuse to put a little ole into my evening. Because I'll be heading from the office to a fiesta, I'm going to set my alarm earlier tomorrow morning to make sure I work out.
Get Wellness Tips From the Mayo Clinic at Home
The Mayo Clinic offers top-notch medical care but the problem is that not all of us live within driving distance to Rochester, MN.
Now, you can get wellness advice and tips directly from the Mayo Clinic in the comfort of your own home by using their new Wellness Solutions DVDs. From high blood pressure, to back pain, to IBS, you might just be able to find a solution for whatever common health problem ails you.
In Honor of Cinco de Mayo: Margarita vs. Mexican Beer
Cinco de Mayo is coming up this Monday, so you may be in the mood to celebrate with a cold beverage this weekend. How do you choose between a margarita and a Mexican beer with a squeeze of lime? Quite possibly knowing the caloric content of each drink would help you decide.
Just in Time for Cinco de Mayo: Corazon Chips
Cinco de Mayo screams chips and salsa. You can still have your chips and still stay healthy with these new chips...
Corazonas Chips are made with whole oats and plant sterols, proven cholesterol-reducing ingredients.
Diet Tricks for the Non-Dieter
Looking for some ways to cut calories without really dieting?
The April issue of The Mayo Clinic Health Letter provides quick and easy tips to eat less with portion control without any real strict dieting involved:
- Select smaller bowls, plates and spoons for serving and eating. Research has shown that people eat more when food is served in or eaten from larger dishes.
- Get rid of high-calorie leftovers; store them in inconvenient locations or in opaque containers.
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