BETTER EATING BASICS - GETTING STARTED

04/16/2009

Eat Smart

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This year, learn to make a fresh start with a few easily attainable nutrition resolutions of your own. Pick one, two, or all five of the goals we suggest. And make an effort to incorporate these changes into your eating routine with everyday ways to meet these goals.

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09/15/2008

Ten Healthy Cooking Tips

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Good nutrition is not just a matter of selecting the "right" foods to eat. Careful decisions about cooking techniques can have a profound effect on the nutrient content of the foods we prepare. The American Institute for Cancer Research suggests some easy cooking strategies and ingredient substitutions that can help retain and, in some cases, improve, the nutritional value of your most popular dishes ...

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03/24/2008

Useful Tips on Going Meatless

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Treat yourself to a vegetarian cookbook for inspiration and advice. There are a wide range covering recipes for beginners, advanced cooks, dieters and diabetics. Most also give dietary advice. Start gradually ...

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03/24/2008

How to Go From Part-Time to Full-Time Vegetarian

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Q. After experimenting with vegetarian eating for a while, I'm ready to go full-time. What's the best way?
A: There's never been a better time to switch to a totally meatless diet. Grocery stores and restaurants have more meatless products and more types of fruits and veggies than ever ...

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03/24/2008

Seven Simple Steps to Going and Staying Vegetarian

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If it suits you to do things gradually — take your time. Some people give up red meat first, then poultry, then fish. Others eat vegetarian food one day a week, then two or three days and eventually every day. The important thing is to work out what will suit you and stick with it ...

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