No summer is truly complete without the smell of the grill heating up hot dogs, burgers and other BBQ classics. But what if you want to enjoy great food without derailing your healthy diet? Bring in the experts: We asked some of the country’s top registered dietitian nutritionists to share their 10 go-to BBQ picks.
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While there is a trend toward eating “clean” -- avoiding packaged foods full of preservatives and unpronounceable ingredients -- never eating out of a package is not realistic for most people. If you eat on the go even once in a while, knowing how to choose healthy packaged foods is key to your health and waistline.
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Trying to get pregnant? Consider a date night to the grocery store. "Keeping your body healthy by eating good-for-you foods while trying to conceive is especially helpful because your nutrient intake affects everything from your energy level to your hormones,"
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Whether it is molded into a different shape, sitting in a landfill or destroying a natural habitat, virtually all of the plastic we have ever used is somewhere on the planet. And the environmental effects are disastrous.
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Meet your new, inexpensive workout buddy: the resistance band. These bands are a great way to strengthen every muscle in your body, especially those hard-to-target stabilizer muscles around the hips and shoulders.
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Working out without wreaking havoc on your face and hair isn’t easy, especially if you’re trying to fit exercise into your workday. But with planning and preparation it can be done.
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Classic ponytails will never go out of style, but that doesn’t mean there isn't room for incorporating updates and new trends. If a pony is your go-to no-fuss ’do, there are plenty of ways to refresh the style without spending too much extra time in the mirror.
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It’s summertime! But while the living may be easy, your workouts probably aren’t. Sometimes you need some extra help to bang through that final mile or last round of a circuit routine. Enter these power songs.
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There’s nothing like a comforting bowl of oatmeal to warm you on chilly mornings. Oats are not only one of the best sources of soluble fiber (the type that keeps you full and helps control your cholesterol levels), but they’re also incredibly easy to cook. But a bowl of plain oatmeal can be awfully bland.
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Spicy, sour and savory, kimchi is a boldly flavored side dish that hails from Korea. It consists of fermented chili peppers and vegetables like Napa cabbage. Sound bizarre? It actually undergoes the same process that creates sauerkraut and dill pickles.
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Beyond smoothies and the occasional margarita, we rarely use our blenders. But don't let this kitchen appliance collect dust! Did you know that you can use your blender to make entire meals and desserts -- all while saving time?
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Love yogurt but not in the mood for something sweet? Go with savory yogurt, instead! You’ll begin with a cup of plain yogurt, and then dress it up with a variety of herbs, fruits, vegetables and nuts -- whatever you like.
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If you’ve had a long day, the thought of having to cook dinner and then wash multiple pots, pans and dishes might make you think twice. Enter sheet pan meals! The following eight dinner recipes can all be made using one or two sheet pans.
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One of the newest diet trends is “going veggan” — which, simply put, is following a vegan diet that includes eggs. It’s also classified more technically as an ovo-vegetarian diet. “Ovo” refers to eggs.
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Comforting someone who’s lost a loved one can be fraught with uncertainty. You want to be helpful, but you don’t want to upset the person further. It can sometimes feel easier to not reach out at all.
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Think you have your finger on the pulse of sustainable eating? Then you won’t be surprised that 2016 has been designated the International Year of Pulses. Pulses are planet-friendly vegetarian-protein foods, like lentils and heirloom beans, that can help prevent and manage obesity, diabetes, heart disease and cancers.
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When it comes to fat, quality matters more than quantity. Since fat is something our entire bodies need -- especially our brains -- cooking with healthy fats is a simple way to ensure proper nutrition. The bonus: Fat makes food taste better!
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Vegetables are having a major moment right now, and obscure vegetables even more so. We’re in an era where heading to your weekend farmers markets and subscribing to local community supported agriculture (CSA) shares are hip and trendy.
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You know working out is important for keeping your body strong, but what steps are you taking to keep your skin strong? Your skin is your body’s largest and fastest-growing organ, covering an average of 22 square feet of your body from head to toe.
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Breakfast: The most important meal of the day. Or so the old adage goes. There is good research to support the benefits of eating a healthy breakfast -- benefits that span from physical (weight management and improved energy) to emotional (better mood) to mental (clearer thinking and memory retention).
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