August 2010

Cottage cheese is one of those foods that people tend to love or hate.

I have been a fan since first discovering its healthy diet food status back in the 1970s.

It is a great source of protein with about 14 grams in a 4 ounce serving.

Cottage cheese can be enjoyed in so many ways – on its own, with fruit or salad, on toast, and in a wide variety of both sweet and savory dishes.

Are you put off my the texture of cottage cheese?

To make it smooth, give it a whirl in a food processor or blender. Then it becomes a healthier alternative to sour cream in your favorite dip recipe or as a tasty topping for baked potatoes.

Looking for new ways to eat cottage cheese? Here are some ideas.

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What is Yoga?

by Martha

If you have never practiced yoga you may have lots of questions.

Here are some answers to common questions about yoga.

What Is Yoga?

Yoga is an ancient health and fitness philosophy designed to help bring your body, mind, and spirit into balance.

It’s a true body-mind approach to health and wellness that originated in India more than five thousand years ago.

The branch of yoga most common here in the west is hatha yoga, which focuses on the practice of physical exercise to bring balance, strength, and flexibility to the body and mind.

The fundamental aim of yoga from its onset was to help quiet the mind and create inner stillness—something we need more than ever in these over-scheduled chaotic times.

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Relax And Lose Weight

August 17, 2010

Can losing weight be that simple? Can you lose weight by relaxing? Yes, it is possible to relax and lose weight. I am living proof. Have you ever taken a vacation where you indulged more than usual and lost weight? I have and several friends have relayed similar experiences. They ate more, drank more and [...]

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Grilled Vegetable Recipes

August 14, 2010

One of the tastiest ways to prepare vegetables is to grill them. You can grill vegetables on a Propane or Gas Grill or in a Grill Pan on the stove. Or wrap them in foil packets and place them directly on the grill. In addition to being quick and easy, grilling really brings out the [...]

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Simple Natural Nutrition Advice

August 11, 2010

Have you noticed that everyone seems to be confused about what to eat these days? The common sense natural nutrition advice of our great-grandmothers and generations of tradition has been replaced by modern nutritional science. We now look to outside “experts” – diet books, journalists, the media, scientists, nutritionists –  to tell us what to [...]

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10 Healthy Blueberry Muffin Recipes

August 8, 2010

Do you have a weak spot for blueberry muffins? I have loved them for as long as I can remember but I don’t indulge in them very often. Blueberries are healthy but the blueberry muffins found in today’s bakery cases are not! They are huge calorie and sugar bombs that my body really doesn’t appreciate. [...]

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Why & How to Eat Slower

August 5, 2010

Are you a speed eater? In today’s fast paced world there’s a good chance you are. Do you gobble down breakfast on the way out the door? Do you scarf down lunch at your desk in between answering emails and fielding phone calls? Do you devour dinner before anyone else is halfway finished? Many of [...]

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11 Healthy Breakfast Cookie Recipes

August 2, 2010

Cookies for breakfast? Yes, it’s possible to start your day with cookies as long as they are made from a healthy breakfast cookie recipe, like those that I’ve gathered here. I know it’s a cliche but, for most people, a healthy breakfast is important to get the day started right. What you eat for breakfast [...]

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