Category Archives: Diet

Reciplease! Green onions, the sequel

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Stacia M. Fleegal

I know it’s bad form to start a food column promising to highlight a new ingredient every week, and to repeat (the only) one the second week, but I promise you, it’s worth it. I hope you liked the fish … Continue reading →

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Win the food fight, get your kids to eat their veggies

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Leigh Zaleski

Most people don’t eat the recommended two servings of fruit and three servings of vegetables a day. It especially can be challenging for parents when feeding their kids.

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Being a vegetarian is easy! Ideas for meat substitutes and veggie variety that even carnivores will like

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Stacia M. Fleegal

This month, I will have been a vegetarian for nine years. On Easter Sunday nine years ago, some college friends and I collaborated on a meal of Cornish game hens, homemade mashed potatoes with turkey gravy, biscuits and a large … Continue reading →

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Counting calories leads to budgeting time, energy, wallet

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Leigh Zaleski

Leigh Zaleski shares how the structure of counting calories has spread into other areas of her life.

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Zucchini Chips baked — not fried

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Leigh Zaleski

This recipe produces crispy slices of zucchini with hints of cheese and a blend of Italian herbs.

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NDP Group: Fruit most popular snack in U.S.

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Leigh Zaleski

Fruit is the No. 1 snack in America, according to a report by NDP Group.

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Exercise good etiquette at the gym in 2013

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Smart Staff

It’s important to learn the do’s and don’ts of navigating the machines, weights and classes at the gym.

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5 Simple Ways: To cut out holiday cookies, candy, desserts

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Leigh Zaleski

After weeks of eating desserts and candies, it might be time to say goodbye.

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Make a New Year’s resolution you can keep

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Smart Staff

If your ultimate goal is weight loss, tracking your calories is key.

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Feel the burn this holiday season

Posted on November 19, 2012 by Smart Staff

It can be difficult to keep up a normal fitness routine with traveling and late nights throughout the holiday season.

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