How Many Calories in a Vodka Soda?
A night on the town doesn't need to derail your diet -- as long as you choose your cocktails carefully and consume them in moderation. One way to go is to order a vodka soda.
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Nutritional health is achieved through the therapeutic use of whole foods, safe culinary preparation, and understanding the metabolic impacts of specific dietary frameworks and ingredients.
Calories in Mexican Restaurant Food
With piles of cheese, fat-laden refried beans and baskets of fried tortilla chips at every turn, a Mexican restaurant may seem like an unlikely place to order a healthy meal.
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The Calories in a Bowl of Pasta
USDA's ChooseMyPlate.gov recommends eating between 5 and 8 ounces of grains per day, depending on your age and gender, with at least half of those being whole-grain options. One-half cup of cooked pasta equals one serving or 1 ounce of grains.
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Dijon Mustard Nutrition
When it comes to condiments, you have a lot of choices -- but many of them are high in fat and calories and low in nutritional value or flavor. One option, Dijon mustard, which originally hails from Dijon, France, might not have a lot of nutrients, but it does pack a wallop of sharp flavor for very few calories.
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What Fruit Has the Lowest Calorie Count?
Fruit offers fiber, vitamins and minerals, but it can also contain a high number of calories. One serving equals 1 cup of fruit, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Choose wisely to enjoy a healthy snack without taking in too many calories.
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Cheese Quesadilla Nutrition
With just three required ingredients -- a tortilla, cheese and a little oil -- a quesadilla makes for a simple, inexpensive meal. Itβs not necessarily a healthy option, however, given that it's loaded with cheese.
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How to Curb Severe Sugar Cravings at Night
As the sun goes down and your day wraps up, the temptation to reward yourself for a busy and productive day with a sugary treat can be hard to resist. But your body doesn't need the extra sugar, as too much of it is tied to an increase in obesity, type-2 diabetes, heart disease and other health conditions.
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Can You Eat Brown Avocados?
The creamy green flesh of an avocado supplies heart-healthy unsaturated fats, fiber, potassium and vitamins C, K, B-6 and B-9. You can use it in place of mayonnaise or cheese on a sandwich or mashed it up for a dip.
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Is the Sugar in Fruit Bad for You?
The sugar in fruit breaks down into glucose and fructose, just like sugars in other foods such as cakes and cookies. This can be problematic for certain segments of the population, particularly diabetics, who must pay strict attention to the amount of carbohydrates in their diets.
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Vegetarian Diets for Gestational Diabetes
If gestational diabetes strikes during pregnancy -- as it does in approximately 9 percent of women -- you must change your diet for your health and that of your baby. However, that doesn't mean a vegetarian needs to start eating meat products; rather, you should focus on a high-quality, well-balanced diet overall.
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Healthiest Ways to Cook Fish
Choosing fish for your entree is smart -- until it's salted, breaded and fried. For the healthiest fish preparation, start by selecting a sustainable fillet. The Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch notes U.S. catfish, Alaskan salmon, U.S.-farmed rainbow trout and Pacific halibut as some of the top options.
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