Nutrition

January 23, 2012

Count by the cup — Bulk up to lose weight

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Did you eat apple pie, fudge bars, a candy cane, crackers, cheese, doughnuts and a cookie or two (or six) after Christmas or Hanukkah dinner? Do you plan to have chips and dip during the Super Bowl? Diane Dressel, a registered dietitian with Mayo Clinic Health System and a program coordinator for weight-management services in […]

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January 19, 2012

Weight Loss Resolution,

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WEAU Eau Claire, Mayo Clinic Health System registered dietitian Diane Dressel. 1/4/2012

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January 19, 2012

New Year’s Resolutions 2012: The Top Resolutions For Canadians

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This year, Canadians want to floss more, eat fewer french fries and then eventually save the world. More than 51 per cent of Canadians make New Year’s resolutions, but more than half of us — 52 per cent — can’t last more than a month, according to a recent survey by Virgin Mobile Canada…Don’t be […]

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January 19, 2012

Eating Protein or Fat? It Doesn’t Matter, More Means Extra Fat

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 A habit of overeating lean chicken will put as much extra fat on your body as overeating the same number of calories in donuts or butter cookies, a new study says…On the other hand, too much protein, especially in the forms found in Americans’ diets, may not be a good thing, said Diane Dressel, registered […]

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January 19, 2012

Las frutas de la piñata ayudan mantenerte saludable en este fin de año

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No lo dudes: las fiestas navideñas también son una oportunidad para comer sanamente. Incluir en la dieta decembrina frutas y verduras de diferentes colores es básico para nutrirte, tener energía y sentirte bien durante el año. Come al menos cinco piezas de fruta al día, “escógelas frescas y congeladas porque son más voluminosas y aportan […]

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November 17, 2011

Fighting flab? Mayo Clinic guide to portion size might help

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Trying to lose weight and having trouble? Consider the possibility that you’re supersizing your meals without realizing it.  Weight-loss experts say portion control is key, and some of us are scarfing foods in portion sizes that are out of whack with reality. Take pancakes. If you like to dig into a tall stack of oversized […]

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November 17, 2011

The Diabetes Diet

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Dr. Donald Hensrud discusses the Mayo Clinic’s guide to diabetes. ABC News, 11/17/11 Additional coverage: EON, Yahoo! News Canada

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November 10, 2011

7 healthful seeds to eat

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Sometimes the most healthful foods come in small seeds. Packed with vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids, these plant-based foods help boost immunity and energy. Studies on various seeds show they help reduce heart disease, improve the digestive system and control weight. Eat them alone as a snack or use in a dish… Source:… Katherine […]

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November 7, 2011

Best Diets? DASH, TLC, Mediterranean Are Tops, Experts Say

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List of Best Diets for Healthy Eating… Mayo Clinic Diet, 4.5. The plan developed by Mayo Clinic experts includes foods with low energy density, such as fruits and vegetables. It allows dieters to eat more while eating fewer calories. WebMD, Kathleen Doheny, 11/7/11

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November 4, 2011

Today’s 5 Hottest Diet Plans

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The Mayo Clinic Diet focuses specifically on weight loss, with the goal of helping you to lose six pounds in the first two weeks, and losing one to two pounds every week thereafter until you reach your goal weight. Shape Magazine Blog, Alanna Nunez, 11/4/11

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