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Food and Nutrition

August 2008

Smart Snacking at Work: Party Dish, Part 2
by Molly Niendorf
If you committed to bringing food to the company party or picnic but have run out of time for heavy-duty cooking, don't fear. There are a number of quick, easy...READ MORE

Smart Snacking at Work: Party Dish, Part 1
by Molly Niendorf
It's your turn to bring lunch to share at the office. You want to bring a dish that everyone will like, but not one loaded with calories and saturated fat....READ MORE

Smart Snacking at Work: Beverages
by Molly Niendorf
I confess that I depend on Diet Coke a bit more than I should. By the time three o'clock rolls around, I'm ready for my caffeine fix. But I'm trying...READ MORE

Smart Snacking at Work: Sweets
by Molly Niendorf
Nutrition bars can serve as easy on-the-go snacks, but most are substantial enough to serve as meal replacements. Balance bars contain 210 calories, 8g of fat, and 13g of protein....READ MORE

Smart Snacking at Work: Salty Foods
by Molly Niendorf
You've been packing healthy snacks to take to the office, sticking to fruits and veggies, but sometimes you crave a salty snack. Why deprive yourself? Deprivation, as we all know,...READ MORE

Smart Snacking at Work: Fruits
by Molly Niendorf
Fruit is one of the easiest, healthiest, and most packable snacks for work. One medium banana contains 110 calories and 4g of fiber, and an apple packs 3g of fiber...READ MORE

Smart Snacking at Work: Veggies
by Molly Niendorf
If you're stuck in a cubicle all day, or if your job requires sitting for long hours, you're probably accustomed to the 3 o'clock slump. It's been a couple hours...READ MORE

Pizza with Kale
by Molly Niendorf
Four years ago, I spent 2 weeks in Italy, and I'm still trying to recreate the pizzas I ate while traveling between Cinque Terre and Florence. I ate pizza nearly...READ MORE

Cooking with Kale, Making it Savory
by Molly Niendorf
Maybe you've tried kale in salads, and enjoyed it. But it's time to get more adventurous. Kale can punch up a number of dishes, from pumpkin stir frys to soft,...READ MORE

Eating Your Greens: Kale
by Molly Niendorf
I'm a veggie lover and always looking for new vegetables to incorporate in my diet. Kale, a form of cabbage, has earned a lot of buzz, and rightly so. It's...READ MORE  |  COMMENTS (1)

Battle of the Sweeteners
by Molly Niendorf
My addiction to Splenda started innocently enough. Like many people, I wanted to cut back on white sugar. Thought I'd save calories, not to mention my teeth. Splenda seemed like...READ MORE

A Nutritious Cocktail of Psyllium Husk Powder
by Molly Niendorf
To me, cocktail implies a fruity cosmopolitan. Or a mojito. Even better, a dry martini with extra olives. Not so, says Louise Ann Gittleman, author of The Fat Flush. If...READ MORE

Tackling Eight Glasses of Water per Day
by Molly Niendorf
This month, I'm reading The Fat Flush by Ann Louise Gittleman and trying to incorporate some of her tips into my diet. I'm not generally a Diet Girl; that is,...READ MORE  |  COMMENTS (1)

Find Room for Flaxseed
by Molly Niendorf
More and more health-conscious people are taking flaxseed oil supplements. The high omega-3 content fights toxins and regulates insulin levels. According to Ann Louise Gittleman, author of The Fat Flash,...READ MORE

Quick Recovery
by WiredBerries Editors
To wrap up this week's theme of athletic eats, consider a few tips on what to eat after you've hit the gym. It is important to refuel after you workout...READ MORE

Athletic Snacks
by WiredBerries Editors
To continue this week's theme of Olympic eating (as in, eating like an athlete rather than competitive chowing), consider boosting your workouts with one of these five pre-workout snacks:...READ MORE

Oh So Cool
by WiredBerries Editors
If you're looking for a cool drink that's a bit more unique than lemonade or an Arnold Palmer, consider the sweet taste of this Honeydew Lime Cooler. The flavors of...READ MORE

Frothy Refreshment
by WiredBerries Editors
I'll admit that I'm a bit of a coffee snob, so when my sister regularly skipped a delicious espresso with the perfect crema for a frozen mocha, I was slightly...READ MORE

Pretty Delicious
by WiredBerries Editors
Searching for the perfect pretty summer drink to serve at a brunch or bridal shower? Consider a watermelon gin fizz (this recipe is from EatingWell.com). You can make it sans...READ MORE

Just Peachy
by WiredBerries Editors
To continue this week's theme of healthy summer coolers, consider whipping up this sparkling ginger-peach iced tea on a hot summer evening. It's perfect for a little time lazing in...READ MORE

When Life Gives You Lemons...
by WiredBerries Editors
...make healthy lemonade! I try to avoid sugary drinks, but with the heat of August, there's nothing like a cool, refreshing glass of tangy, sweet lemonade. A friend just gave...READ MORE

Need More Vitamin K?
by WiredBerries Editors
In this last of the three-part series on necessary nutrients, we'll sing the praises of the oft-overlooked but praise-worthy nutrient vitamin K. This powerhouse allows your blood to clot normally,...READ MORE

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