Tips for Eating Healthy

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6 Physical and Emotional Signs You’re Not Eating Properly

These six signs that you’re not eating the right foods are paired with six healthy eating tips…and they’re inspired by a quotation from the Food Network diva, Rachael Ray.

“Laugh more than you cry. Work hard and play hard. Eat well and you can eat more.” ~ Rachael Ray.
If you’re eating healthy – and playing and working [...]

30Nov2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 0 comments | Continued
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The Ethical Consumer at Thanksgiving – Green Recipe Tips for Turkeys

You can be an ethical consumer and still enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving dinner! These green recipe tips for turkeys are from the World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA).

“On Thanksgiving Day when Americans give thanks for the abundance of food on their table, they should also appreciate the global impact of what they are [...]

24Oct2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 1 comment | Continued
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Weight Loss for Teens – How to Lose Body Fat

An overweight teenager asked for weight loss tips for teens on my 32 Easy Ways to Lose Weight article, over on Suite101. I was also an overweight teenager, and am happy to share my tips for teenagers about losing body fat!
Before the tips, a quip:

“Habit is habit and not to be flung out of the [...]

12Sep2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 15 comments | Continued
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The Best Time of Day to Eat – Metabolism and Weight Loss Tips

Recent research shows that, if you want to lose weight, you should avoid eating at night. To boost metabolism and increase weight loss, the best time of day to eat is before 6 or 8 pm.
Before this research, many people thought the total number of calories eaten all day is more important than when you consume those calories…but that’s not true.

“How or why a [...]

7Sep2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 2 comments | Continued
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The Best Ways to Lose Weight – Plus Healthy Eating Tips

The best ways to lose weight aren’t difficult or expensive; I struggled with fat loss for years until I got married. Then, I lost 20 pounds! These are the best ways to lose weight - plus several healthy eating tips – based on my experience. I learned these weight loss tips from my lean hubby, who never struggled with weight problems. It’s not [...]

4Sep2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 14 comments | Continued
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6 Tips for Not Gaining Weight at College

These tips for not gaining weight at college will help you avoid the freshman 15. I’ve included info about a series of DVDs that helped me tone down and lose fat – and develop defined abs for the first time ever! I write at home full-time, and losing weight has always been a struggle…until I [...]

24Aug2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 0 comments | Continued
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Why Food Makes You Feel Happy

Registered Dietitian Crystal MacGregor of Epicure Selections explains why food makes you feel happy – including why sick people crave chicken noodle soup, why emotional eaters are hooked on certain foods, and why people love comfort food.

“Different types of food makes men and women feel happy in different ways,” says MacGregor. “Women preferred snack-related foods [...]

29Jul2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 2 comments | Continued
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The Health Benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Fish Oils

A reader asked for info about the health benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, and how to increase the fish oils in his diet. Here’s a list of those health benefits, plus several ways to get more omega-3 fatty acids and fish oils. 
By the way, I recently wrote an article for Health magazine about keeping your brain healthy as [...]

19Jul2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 0 comments | Continued
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Cooking at Home – 7 Tips for Saving Money in Your Kitchen

Spending less and saving more money is simple if you cook at home as often as possible. Here are seven easy, effective tips for saving money in your own kitchen. You’ll achieve your financial goals much sooner by cutting your restaurant and grocery costs — and you may even drop a few pounds!
Before the tips, a quip:

“I cook with [...]

20May2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 5 comments | Continued
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7 Tips for Saving Money on Your Grocery Bill

These tips for saving money on your grocery bill will keep you healthy - and help with weight loss, too! You’ll be surprised at how the little things add up to help you achieve your financial goals.
Before the tips, a quip:

“A nickel will get you on the subway, but garlic will get you a seat.” – an [...]

19May2009 | Laurie Pawlik-Kienlen | 1 comment | Continued