TIP OF THE DAY: Indulge In Smaller Portions

Don’t bring a serving dish to the table: Spoon out portions into—or directly bake them in—ramekins. Photo courtesy Blake’s All Natural.   Healthcare professionals and everyone who’s successfully kept off weight will tell you: You don’t have to give up your favorite foods. Just eat them in small portions. Unfortunately, we live in a “supersize…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Branzino, a.k.a. European Seabass & Loup de Mer

Grilled branzino with heirloom tomatoes and kumquat compote at Paggi House in Austin, Texas. Photo courtesy Nations Restaurant News. Read the full article.   According to Datassential MenuTrends, which tracks more than one million different menu items at more than 7,000 chain and independent restaurants, shrimp, tuna and salmon are among the top seafood items…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Eat More “Brain Foods”

When they’re in season, load up on delicious, low-calorie asparagus. Photo of grilled asparagus with romesco sauce* courtesy California Asparagus Commission.   Many people make New Year’s resolutions about general health and appearance: Dieting is Americans’ #1 resolution. But how about brain power? Many recent studies indicate that certain nutrients can positively affect the brain—specifically…
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TIP OF THE DAY: Make A Healthy Food Resolution For The New Year

Plain Greek yogurt substitutes well for sour cream and whipped cream. Photo courtesy Salad-In-A-Jar.com, which offers a recipe for homemade Greek yogurt.   The new year means new beginnings. That’s why we have the tradition* of New Year’s resolutions: to set goals, make lifestyle changes, accomplish big projects, and so forth. Dieting is on the…
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