It can be tough to get through a night out with friends if they plan to drink heavily and you aren't in the mood. One option is to sip a soft drink, but if you enjoy the taste of beer but don't wish to consume much alcohol, O'Doul's might be another option.
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If you enjoy Southern cuisine, you'll eventually come across sugar cane syrup, which adds sweetness to not only desserts but also to main dishes. Made from cooking sugar cane juice until it thickens, cane syrup isn't unlike maple syrup in texture, but it doesn't have the same flavor.
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When you have diabetes, it's easy to feel limited by what you can eat and drink. Although you might occasionally be tempted to stray from your healthy meal plan, you're best to avoid dietary temptations and consume only what your doctor deems appropriate.
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If you belong to the majority of the U.S. population that doesn't get enough fiber, it's easy to remedy this issue by taking a fiber supplement.
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Even if you're aware that you should eat more fruits and vegetables, it can be difficult to make healthy diet choices when you're busy. Salad, for example, isn't as easy to eat as a hamburger when you're rushing to a meeting.
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If you feel a craving for a can or bottle of soda but don't want to contend with the sugar rush you often experience upon consuming a sugary drink, you can enjoy a comparable beverage by choosing to drink Diet Coke. The two products taste similar but have a notable difference in the amount of sugar they contain.
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When you're shopping for a papaya at the supermarket, pay special attention to the skin. In general, a papaya with smooth, yellow skin that isn't too soft is ready to eat. When you're set to enjoy the fruit, however, it's time to discard the skin.
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Whether you're headed out for a night on the town or planning to catch a ballgame, sipping a regular or light beer might add enjoyment to your experience.
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If you enjoy the hamburgers at Wendy's, you don't necessarily have to order fries to eat with your burger. If you favor a side dish that's lower in calories and higher in protein, consider a cup of chili.
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When you attempt to lose weight, it's often important to familiarize yourself with the calories you burn versus those you consume through your diet. Increasing your physical activity while cutting down on your caloric intake is the key to weight loss.
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Unflavored vodka can be too much for some people to handle, but when the vodka has a fruit flavor, it quickly becomes more palatable. Smirnoff's green apple flavor of vodka is one of a number of flavored Smirnoff vodkas that you can enjoy in a wide range of mixed drinks, such as martinis and appletinis.
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Enjoying a glass of ice-cold lemonade, especially when you've taken the time to make it yourself, can perfectly augment a picnic or a summer afternoon spent sitting on the porch. This citrus beverage's caloric content depends on your recipe.
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Cocoa powder is a valuable ingredient to keep in your pantry, especially if you're prone to spontaneously cook chocolate desserts or just favor a cup of hot cocoa during the chilly winter months.
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Whether you have diabetes or are following a low-carbohydrate diet, checking the carbohydrate content of your food is likely part of your daily routine.
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If one of your favorite summer experiences is sitting on your deck in the warm air, you might enjoy sipping a mixed drink while you bask in nature. One drink to consider is a mixture of vodka and lemonade, which you can enjoy in a tall glass and served over ice.
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Although synonymous with the white sand beaches of Jamaica, you don't have to visit this Caribbean island to enjoy Red Stripe beer. This pale lager, served in a stubby bottle characterized by its diagonal red stripe over a white label, has a crisp flavor that pairs well with spicy foods.
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Creamy and high in protein, Greek yogurt is a tasty alternative to the traditional variety of yogurt that has lined supermarket shelves for years. The Greek variety of this dairy snack or dessert is thicker than traditional yogurt, thanks to a liquid whey-straining process during manufacturing.
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Perusing the baked goods counter at your favorite bake shop presents you with dozens of choices. If you enjoy the combination of fruit and cinnamon, an ideal choice is the apple fritter, which isn't technically a doughnut, but is typically sold alongside donuts.
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Hopping on the bathroom scale to weigh yourself before and after you have a bowel movement might be tempting, but unless your scale is highly accurate, you won't likely notice a difference in your body weight. Even if you did, emptying your bowels doesn't count as true weight loss.
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If your typical thirst-quenching drink is soda, it's time to reconsider your beverage choices. The Harvard School of Public Health reports that sweetened drinks play a significant role in the obesity epidemic in the United States, noting that a 64-ounce soda can contain nearly 700 calories.
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