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Healthy Barbecue Sauce Recipes

fitnfree — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:48:36 +0000

Make robust barbecue sauce low in fat and calories. Why would an innocent product like barbecue sauce be under scrutiny in a story on cutting fat and calories? Corn syrup and molasses are the main ingredients in most sauces. A two-tablespoon serving of barbecue sauce has about 50 calories. That will not cause too much

Basic Water: A Great Cleanser

fitnfree — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:48:05 +0000

All living things depend on water to stay alive. Water is a unique substance that is not only essential to human life, but can work as a great cleanser. Water It is the only substance that exists naturally as a solid, a liquid and a gas. It is the only liquid that expands when it

Foods to Avoid When Trying to Lose Weight

fitnfree — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:42:34 +0000

Forbidden Foods It would be impossible to cover all of the foods that are considered “acceptable” to eat when you are trying to lose weight. Common sense can tell you that French fries are a no-no and an apple is great. In fact, where apples are concerned, there are five Reasons to eat an apple

Herbal Acne Remedies

fitnfree — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 13:21:51 +0000

One of the more powerful forms of acne remedies is herbal. For people who are adverse to taking strong acne drugs this is a very good option. Herbal remedies cure acne by encouraging the elimination of acne through the lymphatic system. There is a class of herbs called “alternative herbs”. These herbs are basically used

Can Good For You Green be Poisonous?

fitnfree — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 15:32:11 +0000

Consider this apparent paradox: bitterness is often associated in the wild with poisons, something to be avoided. Plants produce a huge range of phytochemicals. What are phytochemicals? Phytochemicals are constitutive metabolites that enable plants to overcome temporary or continuous threats integral to their environment, while also controlling essential functions of growth and reproduction. All of

Effective Eating for Weight Loss

fitnfree — Wed, 29 May 2013 17:16:25 +0000

Weight to Calorie Ratios If you are trying to lose weight, choose food based on their weight-to-calorie ratio. You want to eat foods that weigh a lot but have few calories and avoid food that are light in weight but hefty in calories. According to Tufts University, fruits and vegetables are the big winners in

Baker’s Top 15 Helpful Hints

fitnfree — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:47:53 +0000

Fifteen of the most helpful hints for successful baking – no matter what you are creating! 1. Read entire recipe and prepare ingredients requiring special handling first, such as chopping or toasting nuts and softening butter or cream cheese. For baking success, butter must be softened, yet slightly firm. 2. Be sure the baking ingredients have not

Spice Up Your Mood and Food

fitnfree — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:44:35 +0000

According to folk wisdom, oregano (Origanum vulgare) relieves heavy-hearted feelings. Give your spirits and and taste buds a pick-me-up by adding 1 to 2 teaspoons of the dried herb to a saucepan of tomato sauce before you toss it with pasta. Other Healthful Uses for Oregano Oregano is taken by mouth as a treatment for

The Nutritional Power of Parsley

fitnfree — Sat, 11 May 2013 14:33:57 +0000

The humble parsley you see garnishing your plate is actually packed with surprises – eat it! European colonists brought parsley to the United States in the 17th century, and it continues to be one of the world’s most popular herbs. Curly and Italian flat leaf parsley are the most popular varieties. Benefits of Parsley Is

Plums: The Perfect Summer Fruit

fitnfree — Fri, 03 May 2013 14:46:55 +0000

Sweet, tart, firm-skinned and tender-fleshed, plums are the perfect summer fruit. Summer Begins with Plums Plums are the first fruits in early June and are a sure sign that warm weather is here to stay for a while. Found in the supermarket aisles are sweet, juicy black and green plums, as well as yellow and