All About: Cottage Cheese
by Louise February 9th, 2012 | Diet
Known for having a high content of protein and a relatively low content of fat, cottage cheese is a favorite among dieters, runners, and weightlifters. It can quickly be added to any meal, packing in many nutrients, but not calories.
What's the nutritional profile of cottage cheese?A half-cup serving of cottage cheese contains between 80 and 120 calories, making it a low-calorie food. It is high in protein and low in fat. A half-cup serving usually contains about 15 grams of protein. There are usually between just 4 and 6 grams of fat, which is relatively low compared to other
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What's the nutritional profile of cottage cheese?A half-cup serving of cottage cheese contains between 80 and 120 calories, making it a low-calorie food. It is high in protein and low in fat. A half-cup serving usually contains about 15 grams of protein. There are usually between just 4 and 6 grams of fat, which is relatively low compared to other
Eat This, Not That: Winter Edition
by Louise December 15th, 2011 | Diet
Comfort foods are more tempting than ever during the cold winter months. Everybody has their own favorite foods to warm up to: hot apple cider, hot cocoa, a steaming bowl of soup, a warm slice of pie, or some freshly-baked cookies. Unfortunately, those comfort foods are typically not the best choices we can make for our body; luckily, there are a few quick substitutes we can make that will keep our winter diets as healthful and delicious as they can be.
Many recipes that are popular during the wintertime are cream-based, which means they add a helping or two of
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Many recipes that are popular during the wintertime are cream-based, which means they add a helping or two of
Calories: Quality vs. Quantity
by Louise November 17th, 2011 | Diet
Which one matters more when you're trying to lose weight? Â The basic argument for quantity being more important goes something like this: Calories expended need to exceed calories consumed in order for one to lose weight. In order to maintain weight, calories in must equal calories out. It's hard to argue the math.
But who wants to keep counting calories? Eventually, dieters stop counting or end their diet when they reach their target weight. Those who strive to prove that quality is better, agree that counting calories will work - in the short run. A dieter may be able to
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But who wants to keep counting calories? Eventually, dieters stop counting or end their diet when they reach their target weight. Those who strive to prove that quality is better, agree that counting calories will work - in the short run. A dieter may be able to
6 Healthy Fall Foods
by Louise October 20th, 2011 | Diet
Here in New England, the leaves have been changing for a few weeks now; however, leaves aren't the only things that change with the seasons. You can count on a few seasonal groceries that will help you stretch your budget while eating healthfully this autumn:
Apples - So maybe an apple a day won't guarantee keeping the doctor away, but it will certainly give you a good start on your daily intake of vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber. Make sure to wash them, but keep the skin on, because that's where you'll find all of the "good stuff." Apples are
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Apples - So maybe an apple a day won't guarantee keeping the doctor away, but it will certainly give you a good start on your daily intake of vitamin C, antioxidants, and fiber. Make sure to wash them, but keep the skin on, because that's where you'll find all of the "good stuff." Apples are