ATLANTA (September 3, 2015) — Even though there is no research to support this notion, media reports (including a Good Morning America segment) allege that the consumption of low-calorie sweeteners cause people to crave sugar. In fact, single studies, reviews, and meta-analyses of published research show that low-calorie sweeteners can...
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So, you’ve decided to clean up your eating habits, but you want to avoid taking a big hit to your pocketbook. Here are four tips to help you stretch your food dollars AND shrink your waistline. Plan Your Menu in Advance Plan every meal that you and your family will...
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Makes 4 Servings Ingredients 12 ounces skinless boneless chicken cutlets, cut into 1-inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame oil 1 teaspoon rice wine or dry Sherry 1 teaspoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup fresh asparagus in 1-inch pieces, about 6 ounces before...
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By: Melissa Joy Dobbins, MS, RDN, CDE -- Seems like it took forever, but we are finally in the dog days of summer. As hot as it’s been, I know it won’t last and pretty soon I’ll be missing it terribly. So, I try to spend time outside as often...
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Makes 10 Servings Ingredients 6 cups water 1 container (12 ounces) frozen cranberry juice cocktail, thawed 1/2 cup fresh lime juice 1/4 cup Equal Spoonful 2 cups ice cubes 1 cup diet ginger ale OR tequila** 1 lime, thinly sliced Fresh cranberries, optional Lime slices, optional **May substitute 1 cup...
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By Carolyn Reynaud, MS, RD, LD -- So you’ve decided it’s time to make some changes in your diet, and the excess calories have got to go. You want to stick to a more natural diet, so you’re ready to give stevia a try. You add it to your tea…and now what?...
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