*Did you know the monounsaturated fats in avocado can lower your LDL cholesterol (the bad cholesterol) and can lower the risk of heart disease and stroke. So the next time you eat a Boca burger...top it with a little bit of avocado for some good fat and a nice creamy flavor. Other sources of monounsaturated fats are vegetable oils such as olive, canola, peanut, sesame and sunflower; peanut butter and many nuts and seeds. If you are going to eat these items...eat them in MODERATION
*When preparing your dinner plate, use a salad plate. Even if you go back for seconds you will have more time to think about what and how much you are eating. Also, it will give your stomach a little time to tell you it's full.
*Running out of new meal ideas for you and the family? Pull out the cookbooks and magazines and try something new. Don't forget to tweak it to make it just a little bit healthier....cobbler does NOT need a stick of butter. See my rendition here
*Making a new recipe? Or even an old one? Don't be afraid to half it....dinner for two does not need an 8 serving meal
*If you don't like it, DON'T EAT IT!! And don't let people pressure you or guilt trip you into eating it.
*Ever thought of ordering a salad for an appetizer and an appetizer for your main meal? Cheaper for price and calories!
*Ever been confused on how to count calories for popcorn? The nutritional facts are normally given for unpopped kernels, well that doesn't help us much does it? From Weight Watchers: "Two tablespoons of unpopped kernels can yield anywhere from 3 1/2 cups to 5 cups depending on the type of popcorn chosen. The more butter and flavoring , the less yield you'll get, whereas plain popcorn with nothing added will yield more"
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