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Mary Lynn Archibald is a freelance editor and copywriter, and the author of two books: Briarhopper: A History, a memoir of one woman’s life from 1913-1945, and Accidental Cowgirl: Six Cows, No Horse and No Clue, a lighthearted personal memoir of a greenhorn’s life on a small cattle ranch. Her forthcoming memoir, due out in [...]
Not only is this burrito low calorie and high in protein, but it also has anti-cancer and heart health benefits, and the ingredients help boost metabolism and promote healthy skin. In The Master Your Metabolism Calorie Counter, Jillian warns to pick breads that are the least refined with the fewest ingredients. Choose brands that no [...]
I’m always interested to see what Jillian Michaels is up to, whether it’s Biggest Loser, her new show Losing It with Jillian Michaels, or a new workout video. One of her latest projects is the follow up cookbook and calorie counter paperback to last year’s Master Your Metabolism: The 3 Diet Secrets to Naturally Balancing [...]
True mom confession time – I’m very lax at getting my kids to read during the summer. Or should I say getting my son Nathan to read. He has begrudgingly trudged his way through every book he’s ever touched from Hop on Pop to Harry Potter. Luckily, my daughter, Lucie, loves to read even though [...]
If you’re trying to eat better or lose weight, do you find yourself preparing healthy meals for you and letting the kids eat the same old crap? Well Weight Watchers is here to help with their new book, Weight Watchers Eat! Move! Play!: A Parent's Guide for Raising Healthy, Happy Kids. The book motivates you [...]
Today is the last day to win a signed copy of Dave Grotto’s 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life. (Enter the giveaway here.) Dave’s book is filled with fabulous recipes for all kinds of entrees, side dishes, beverages, and desserts. This breakfast recipe comes from the Washington Red Raspberry Commission. Dave recommends raspberries if [...]
I originally met Dave Grotto, author of 101 Foods That Could Save Your Life and 101 Optimal Life Foods at the Quaker Oats Living Proof blogger event in 2008. Even though I had been blogging about diet and living a healthier lifestyle for awhile, Dave was the first person who got me thinking about all [...]
If you’re interested in learning how high ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) value foods like cherries can help keep your heart healthy, go to the Cherry Marketing Institute’s website at 1 p.m. EST, Wednesday, February 17th, for a live heart-healthy cooking class by Keri Glassman, MS, RD, CDN, dietitian and author of the book, The [...]
I’ve enjoyed dipping into The Eat-Clean Diet Recharged: Lasting Fat Loss That's Better than Ever over the past couple of weeks. Tosca’s philosophy is that we need to eat the way nature intended – lean protein, complex carbs, and healthy fats – no processed foods and lots of water. She believes that when you Eat [...]
As part of my Mayo Clinic Diet book and journal giveaway, I’m offering another excerpt from the book on learning how to identify potential roadblocks and develop strategies to help you with your weight-loss program. The giveaway ends TONIGHT! Go here to enter. Behavior obstacle – I’m a late-night snacker. Avoid eating late at night [...]
How yoga keeps me balanced: a guest post by Linda C. Wisniewski
Guest post: The Satisfying Power of Protein and Fiber Rich Foods
The Denver Post food/dining section for 12/8/04
Win Mostly True: A Memoir of Family, Food and Baseball
Recipes from Jillian Michaels Master Your Metabolism Cookbook: Blueberry Banana Muffins
Whole lotta ricotta: Weight Watcher’s Spinach, Tomato and Feta Pizza and Tomato, Basil and Ricotta Frittata
Flat Belly Diet recipes: Huevos Rancheros
Got milk and avocadoes? Then make an Avocado-Mango Smoothie
Mushroom Farro from Top Chef Masters’ Jody Adams
Top Chef Masters’ Jody Adam’s Pistachio-Celery Pesto
Eco-friendly cooking with the Big Green Cookbook – Beet Carpaccio Salad
Secrets of a Skinny Chef: healthy Scrambled Eggs to Go
Extreme Fat Smash Hummus
Five days of Weight Watchers Frittatas: Potato and Pepper Frittata
Weight Watchers for St. Patrick’s Day: corned beef and cabbage
Five Days of Weight Watchers Frittata: Corn and Green Chile Frittata
Dave Grotto’s 101 Optimal Life Foods review and giveaway
Healthy eating with the Mayo Clinic’s Morning Glory Muffins
Chocolate raspberry pavlova
The Mayo Clinic Diet book and journal giveaway
Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day cookbook giveaway
Win Stonyfield Farm Oikos Greek Organic Yogurt
Get heart healthy with cherries and win a copy of The O2 Diet book by Keri Glassman
Final day to win a copy of the Mayo Clinic Diet book and journal
Do Nice Girls Finish Fat? A book review
5 Things to Consider When Picking a Diet Plan
More strategies from the Mayo Clinic Diet
Recipes for dieters from The Mayo Clinic: The Essential Diabetes Book
