Snacks: How they fit into your weight-loss plan
If you're trying to lose weight but still feel the desire to snack, the Mayo Clinic has you covered. This site provides plenty of ideas for snacks that weigh in at 100 calories or less, including snacks you can grab in a hurry whenever the urge strikes. You'll also find links to weight management recipes, tips for feeling full on fewer calories, and a link to the official Mayo Clinic Diet.
How to save money and eat healthy meals
We're all trying to save money where we can, and shopping for healthy foods can present challenges to our grocery budget. However, with a little knowledge and planning, it is possible to eat healthy and save money.
Carbohydrates: Good carbs guide the way
Carbs are good? No, they're bad? Despite what some popular low-carb diet plans say about them, carbohydrates provide the body with the fuel it needs for physical activity and proper organ function. This site answers many questions about the good, the bad, and the ugly of carbohydrates.
Choosing healthy drinks
Water is far and away the best beverage choice for satisfying thirst. That said, we can't be expected to drink water all the time. This site offers information and pointers for the next time you fill up your glass or mug.
Facts on fats
Fats might be as misunderstood as carbohydrates. This site explains healthy fats and gives examples of foods to choose – and those to avoid.
Perfect portion sizes
Not sure what is the correct portion size? This site provides size comparisons using everyday objects to make portion control easier for you.
Easy healthy meals for the family
Coming up with healthy dinner ideas for you and your family can be difficult. This site offers four meal ideas that are simple and healthy, as well as links for other healthy lunches, breakfasts, and dinners.
Healthy eating and food safety
Healthy eating isn't all about measuring proper portions and exercising self control. Learning about eating healthy and food safety can be fun, too. In
Hot Stuff!, Find out whether meat is properly cooked. In
Be a Breakfast Brainbox!, choose two foods and a drink for breakfast and find out how Ken the Leek rates your choice.
Food for fitness and fun
Iowa State University's Cooperative Extension Service offers a plethora of links cover such topics as adding variety to lunches, holiday cooking tips, and 20 ways to lower sodium in your diet – just to name a few.
Quick and healthy dinner recipes
Eating Well's Web site offers ways to get a healthy and tasty meal on the table in 30 minutes or less with these quick and
even quicker recipes.
No-Cook summer recipes
Pretty soon we will be enjoying the hot and sunny summer weather. Don't bother turning on the oven with these five simple and nutritious recipes.
