We eat in our cars, at our desks, on the go, in front of the TV. We eat drive-thru, take-out, delivered, packaged and prepared meals. Why? Because it fits our not-enough-time-in-the-day lifestyles. Our food matches our lives.
Well, I'm certa... Read more
Pop quiz: Which is better: filet or prime rib? Which is leaner: ground turkey breast or lean ground beef? If you're trying to cut calories or just plain eat healthier, navigating the meat section at your local grocery store can be just as confusi... Read more
Cravings. We all get them, even the most disciplined of us. But when you're trying to lose weight or eat better, cravings for sweets, treats, or rich foods can become your downfall—if you let them. Instead of depriving yourself of fun foods... Read more
You've slimmed down your recipes, made healthy food swaps, and integrated vegetables into your meals. But do you ever feel like your food is missing something? When you finish eating, do you ever wonder why a meal just didn't hit the spot?
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Your immune system is important. Very much like your own personal army, it guards your body against attacks from invaders (like bacteria, fungi, and viruses), defending against infections and several kinds of cancer. And it’s smart, too, often... Read more
Today starts the Memorial Day Weekend for me. This means getting together with friends and family. It also is the beginning of graduation parties that have plenty of food and libations. I will need will power to watch my food intake and make sure I... Read more
Good morning Sparkians,
Read this article and thought would be of great interest.
http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2013/05/23 /youre-eating-more-calories-than-you-t hink/?hpt=hp_t2
Best.... Read more
I'd like to remove processed, and faux sweet foods from my diet... anyone have any naturally sweet, naturally healthy food tips? it'd be much appreciated.... Read more
In the past one of my biggest downfalls was getting bored with what I eat and then abandoning my quest for a healthier me. This time around one of my goals is to try a new food once a week. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should try next... Read more
Does Spark still have the calculator where you can put in your own recipe and it calculates calories per serving? If so, where is it found??... Read more
Fiber UpDietary fiber fills you up (without weighing you down), keeps blood sugar levels in check, and helps prevent chronic diseases, including cancer and cardiovascular disease. But even though fiber is widely available in fruits, vegetables, legum... Read more
Are you PASSIONATE about chocolate? Do you see it as a food group?! Join other Chocoholics for discussions, recipe-swapping, & help in keeping this important food group alive!... Read more
Meat and poultry provide consumers with a great source of high biological value protein as well as other key nutrients such as iron, thiamine, and zinc. However, they also provide a source of saturated fat and cholesterol, both linked to heart diseas... Read more
In honor of National Noodle Day, we're bringing you a review of some noodles you might not have seen on your supermarket shelves. Let me first reveal three personal facts about myself: I'm incredibly skeptical, I'm mildly obsessed with fiber intake,... Read more
