All Entries For healthy eating
The Secret to Not Letting the Holidays Overwhelm You? Have a Plan!
We're in the thick of the holiday season, and for many women it can be a time when our healthy habits take a back seat. Have a plan and stay on track. Here's how.
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Want Kids to Eat More Fruit? Just Move the Bowl.
A new study showed that just moving the fruit bowl to a different spot in the cafeteria increased consumption by over 100%.
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Healthy (Fun) Foods for Classroom Parties
Next time your child has a birthday, send her off to school with a healthier snack to share. Here are 17 kid and mom-approved food ideas that make healthy eating fun!
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Help Spread the Word for National School Lunch Week
In honor of National School Lunch Week, the Master of Arts in Teaching Program at USC shared a really cool graphic with us. We hope you like it as much as we do!
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No More Excuses for Choosing Fast Food over Real Food
As we at SparkPeople know, healthy food isn't more expensive than junk food. So why aren't we eating right and cooking at home? We debunk the excuses for choosing fast food.
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Get Your Facts Up Front
A new voluntary front-of-package nutrition labeling system is coming to a store shelf near you. Learn how to use this new tool to help you make nutrient wise choices.
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EXCLUSIVE: Meet the 'Top Chef' Who Helped with 'The SparkPeople Cookbook'
To get the desserts in "The SparkPeople Cookbook" just right, we recruited Chef Meg's friend and colleague--who's now a contestant on "Top Chef: Just Desserts"!
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Could New Dinnerware Be Your Key to Success?
Portion control to be an important part of weight loss success. Check out some new fashionable portion control plates that you might want on your dinner table.
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Chew on This: Cookout Facts + Trivia
Before you head to this weekend's end-of-summer barbecues, we wanted to share some fun facts and trivia about your favorite cookout foods.
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Chef Meg's 4-Pack of Pickled Vegetable Recipes
How can you extend the summer harvest and add flavor without fat to your meals? With pickles! Chef Meg pickles everything under the sun--even something usually considered garbage!
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Fit & Fresh Makes Healthy School Lunches Cool Again
Getting your kids to eat healthy lunches is only half the battle. You also have to keep those foods safe until lunchtime. Fit & Fresh Lunch Kits can help.
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Take the Hassle Out of Packing School Lunches
Packing a healthy school lunch takes time. Use these tips to turn the tables and make lunches your child's responsibility this year.
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What Should I Eat Before I Work Out?
Get 25 pre-workout snack ideas, plus tips to create your own energy-boosting food combo.
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New Program Broadens Access to Healthy Foods
An estimated 23.5 million Americans (including 6.5 million children) live in areas where it is difficult to find healthy, affordable foods. What is being done to help?
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How Sweet Potatoes Led to My 90-Pound Weight Loss
Can eating a sweet potato every day help lead to consistent weight loss? Find out how Jamie incorporated the sweet potato into her daily diet plan and dropped 90 pounds!
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