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I’ve been so busy that I never had time to post about my trip to the Campbell’s headquarters in Camden, NJ last month. I was impressed by their efforts in making their products – from soups, Prego, Pace, Pepperidge Farms and V-8 – healthier and how dedicated they were to making life easier for moms. [...]
Quaker has partnered with Bravo TV's "Top Chef" for the first-ever Quaker Oats Viewer Quickfire Challenge. They’re inviting people to submit their own original recipe using Quaker Oats on www.BravoTV.com/quickfire during the month of February. Three finalists will travel to New York City and go head-to-head in the first-ever Quaker Oats Viewer Quickfire Challenge. The [...]
Mardi Gras is tomorrow, and this is one Fat Tuesday that doesn’t have to live up to it’s name. Luckily, Weight Watchers has some terrific, healthy Cajun style recipes for you to enjoy: Chicken Jambalaya – 7 points per serving Cajun Crawfish – 2 points per serving (I’ve been told that there is a shortage [...]
One of the benefits of diet and health blogging is that you’re introduced to products that you wouldn’t have known about before. One of those was LightFull Satiety Smoothies, which I always keep stocked in my refrigerator for those hectic days when I have to grab a quick snack. Save 10% on your order of [...]
I hope I’ve convinced you to check out Fix-It And Enjoy-It Healthy Cookbook: 400 Great Stove-top and Oven Recipes. They’re terrific for anyone trying to lose weight (on any plan) or just eat healthier. Here are two more recipes from Phyllis Pellman Good's latest cookbook. Enjoy! Basil Chicken Strips by Mary Fisher of Leola, PA [...]
Planning an Oscar Party this weekend? Here are some timely tips from the folks at Weight Watchers. Pre-Party Party like you’re a celebrity by dividing your get-together into two parts. You can have the pre-show in one area of your home where you can “dish” on your favorite actors and your favorite fare. Once the [...]
Not only does Phyllis Pellman Good’s new cookbook, Fix-It And Enjoy-It Healthy Cookbook: 400 Great Stove-top and Oven Recipes, feature recipes, it also has some sage advice. Here’s an excerpt: Tips for Healthier Eating for Stuck-in-Their-Ways Adults Are you stuck in a food rut and having a hard time changing to healthier eating habits? If [...]
I’ve been a fan of Phyllis Pellman Good's books since I discovered FIX-IT and FORGET-IT LIGHTLY: Healthy, Low-Fat Recipes for Your Slow Cooker. Not only are the recipes easy to make, but her book includes nutritional information, which comes in handy when trying to calculate Weight Watchers POINTS. It also recommends a crock pot size, [...]
I was intrigued by the new Weight Watchers Momentum Plan especially after I had LaaLoosh guest post about it. Then I received a coupon in the mail inviting me to start going to meetings again as a Lifetime Weight Watchers member. Hmmmm, I thought, maybe I should go to a meeting and check it out. [...]
Did you know that: Cardiovascular disease kills approximately 450,000 women each year, which is about one every minute. More women die of cardiovascular disease than the next five causes of death combined, including all forms of cancer. Sixty-four percent of women who die suddenly of coronary heart disease have no previous symptoms. That’s why the [...]
Last Friday was National Wear Red Day where millions of people wore red to help spread the critical message that "Heart Disease Doesn't Care What You Wear–It's the #1 Killer of Women." Even if you forgot to wear red, there’s still many ways to get the word out about The Heart Truth. Here’s how: Red [...]
I’m participating in the Quaker Start with Substance campaign to get a case of Quaker oatmeal for the Tri-Town Food Bank*, but I need your help! Go to the go to Quaker Start with Substance site and click on the link to get to the Quaker Oats Facebook page. (While you’re there become a fan [...]
Another month and a half have gone by since I started using the Sensa Weight Loss System and it’s time to share my results. Want to know if I lost more weight or maybe gained some back? Go here to read about my weight loss results using Sensa for months three to four. This post [...]
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