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Boxed Macaroni and Cheese: Can You Eat It On a Diet?
Boxed macaroni and cheese is high in calories and fat; however, you can decide whether to include the dish into your diet once you know its full nutritional profile. Other alternatives to boxed macaroni and cheese include making your own, lower calorie version....(more)
Dieting and Eating at Taco Bell: What About the Fresco Menu?
Taco Bell, a popular Mexican fast food chain, sells more than 2 billion tacos a year. If you eat at Taco Bell regularly and are trying to lose weight, consider choosing an item from their healthier Fresco Menu....(more)
Types of Food Calorie Counters for Weight Loss
Fortunately the modern world no longer relies on primitive methods of calculations using abacuses or rocks for counting. Instead you can use handheld calculators, spreadsheets, and Internet calculators to perform simple and complex calculations. If you are trying to keep track of your calories to help you lose weight, choose...(more)
Breakfast at McDonald's: Making Lower Calorie Choices
If you want to eat breakfast at McDonald's and still lose weight, it is important to choose wisely. Many breakfast offerings have well over 500 calories, high amounts of sodium, and little dietary fiber. ...(more)Nutrition
Prepackaged Oatmeal: Healthy Choice?
Sugar-filled oatmeal packets are not your best choice while dieting and losing weight. A better choice is to make your own flavored oatmeal using regular or steel-cut oats. ...(more)The Differences Between White and Whole Wheat Bread
Although some dieters avoid bread while trying to lose weight from fear of weight gain, bread can be an important part of your weight loss efforts. The abundance of bread choices in the grocery store makes it difficult to choose which bread you should eat. Whole wheat bread gives you...(more)The Importance of Drinking Water When Losing Weight
Your body needs water for survival but did you know that drinking enough water may also help you lose weight? Adequate water intake can help you stay full, keep you properly hydrated, and may aid in your dieting efforts. ...(more)Recipes
How Many Calories? Surprises in Starbucks Caramel Frappuccinos
A Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino can be a delicious drink. The combination of coffee flavors and caramel topped with whipped cream offers a tasty treat. Along with that taste, however, comes quite a lot of calories. A 16 oz. Caramel Frappucino from Starbucks has a surprising 410 calories with 15 grams...(more)Whey: It Does a Body Good
Whey protein is highly regarded as a staple among people in the strength training world. It is used to introduce straight protein into the body as a supplement to assist the body with rebuilding muscle. When a person works out, they are physically tearing the muscle fiber, which in turn...(more)When Life Gives You Lemons...Make Lemon Sorbet
On a hot sunny day, there is nothing quite as refreshing as a cool treat. It satisfies the stomach and cools the body, and one such treat is lemon sorbet. Sugar free lemon sorbet is a light treat that is low in calories and will not leave you feeling heavy...(more)
Diane Lynn Carbonell is the author of the book, "150 Pounds Gone Forever," which details her journey into and out of morbid obesity. Diane has appeared on both the Dr. Oz television show and the 70 ...Read More
