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Dietitians: Agave not an ideal sugar substitute
(Alyse Levine, RD quoted)
http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/food_coach&id=7332412

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Katiekey has made a journal entry

Happy Monday everyone. I noticed over the weekend a lot of you chose gum for your snack. The Biggest Loser, the popular weight loss television... show more

Happy Monday everyone. I noticed over the weekend a lot of you chose gum for your snack. The Biggest Loser, the popular weight loss television show, promotes gum as a great way to curb a sweet tooth. That's true, however, they don't mean for it to replace healthy snacks.

Our expert nutritionists (and theirs) say that eating small meals throughout the day actually increases you metabolism and helps control cravings. Snacks should be small, but combine complex carbohydrates (whether whole grains, fruit or veggies) and protein. Plain yogurt and berries, whole grain crackers and hummus, a small handful of nuts and carrot sticks, are all great examples. If you're hungry, you aren't eating enough of the right kind of foods (you may even be dehydrated).

Write down several snack ideas for yourself and have them onhand. Research shows that those who eat several small meals a day are also far more likely to keep the weight off, for good.
Have a healthy week,
Katie
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5 days ago from the web
diana has made a journal entry

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Starting today I'd like to challenge every iChange member to lose 5 pounds by April 5th. IT CAN BE DONE in 21 days from today by setting a goal of a 2 pound weight loss per week.

5 Tips to Lose 5 Pounds

1. Drink 8 cups of water every day.
2. Increase your fiber intake by consuming fresh fruits, raw veggies and cooked beans.
3. Be active every day for at least 30 minutes.
4. Bake, broil, boil or grill. Never fry.
5. Plan ahead using a meal plan worksheet. 6 small meals per day is ideal.

Good Luck and be sure to journal your progress.

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