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September Spotlight: This Mama Cooks! On a Diet

by Staff

I first stumbled across This Mama Cooks! On a Diet while I was looking for some appetizer recipes.  I started reading, and was just blown away by the variety she offers in her blog, and the professional yet fun format she’s got going on over there!
She’s got Weight Watchers recipes, the Fat Smash Diet recipes, [...]

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Review & Giveaway: Field Guide to Produce

by Staff

Ever spent time just walking up and down the produce aisles, with a list of groceries for a new recipe and not have a clue what you’re specifically looking for? No, well then  you’re miles ahead of me But when I first started making my own guacamole, I had no idea how to [...]

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A look back, thin:dependence celebrates a year!

by Staff

Image by ninahale via Flickr

July 2, 2008 – a little site, called thin:dependence was born.  A few friends and I had no idea what it took to keep something like this running, but we were determined to get our message out.  Living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to go broke trying – or [...]

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Veg Starter Kit

by Staff

Free Vegetarian Starter Kit. This 32-page color booklet explains the benefits of a veg diet (for health, animals and the envirnoment). It also contains practical advice on how to make healthy changes, product and nutrition information and delicious recipes

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Don’t forget about Fido!

by Staff

Image by calmodog via Flickr

I thought I’d take a time out for a second and remind you that pets are important parts of your family as well. We often forget about them, but they are important. Fido needs attention too   If you are looking for a healthy dog treat recipe to give to [...]

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When Is An Herb An Herb And A Spice A Spice?

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You hear a lot about herbs and spices to flavor the foods you cook. But, do you know the difference?

Basically, the difference between the herb and spice families is that herbs grow in temperate climates while spices come from the tropics. The leaves of herbs usually provide the seasonings, but the leaves of spice plants [...]

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1250 Calorie Diet Sample Plan

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Image via Wikipedia

Looking to change up your daily calorie intake? Check out this sample 1250 calorie menu.
Breakfast

Warm Cereal and Banana

1 serving of cereal (110 calories)
1 cup of skim milk (90 calories)
1 small banana (90 calories)

Morning Snack

1 cup of skim milk blended with 1/2 cup of frozen strawberries (about 110 calories)
Lunch
Sandwich, Fresh Fruit

2 slices of whole [...]

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