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Skechers Loses $40 Million Lawsuit Over Shape-Ups Shoes

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The popular fitness shoe that’s become widely known as the “rocker” has landed one company in a seriously messy class-action lawsuit. Skechers USA Inc., will be forced to pay out $40 million over false advertising claims they made about a variety of their athletic shoes. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed charges against the company [...]

How Maria Menounos Stays Fit After Dancing With the Stars

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Maria Menounos has recently been making airwaves with her impressive moves on Dancing With the Stars (DWTS). And despite suffering two broken ribs during this season’s performances, she continued to be a strong contendor on the show before Tuesday night’s elimination. But Menounos says being voted off the show won’t stop her from keeping her body in [...]

Kitchit Offers an In-Home Dining Experience Like No Other

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An intriguing food-service company called Kitchit just opened its third location. Kitchit offers diners the opportunity to have tailored meals prepared and served in their own homes by high-end and even celebrity chefs. As an alternative to paying the high overhead at some of the nation’s top restaurants, Kitchit comes to you, offering a unique [...]

CDC Reports New Figures on American Health

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released its annual report on the health of the United States. The document contains more than 150 charts and graphs showing fluctuations in such areas as new births, causes of death, obesity in youth, and emergency room visits. The following are just a few of the [...]

Napping is the Secret to Health and Happiness

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Would you tell Einstein he was stupid if he told you that taking a daily 20-minute snooze helped him come up with his revolutionary equations? Would you call JFK indolent because he spent some afternoons sawing logs in the Oval Office? Would you tell Salvador Dali his paintings were boring and needed more work? No, [...]

“From Fat to Finish Line” Documentary Follows 12 Runners to a Ragnar Relay Finish Line

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Current media has given us the opportunity to watch so many real-life weight loss journeys in the past several years. From television shows to blogs, there are many willing to let the world watch and be inspired by their stories of weight loss. Coming soon will be a documentary about 12 individuals who lost the [...]

Fitter Moms Have an Opportunity to be Better Moms

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By Cat Poland, a work-at-home mom blogging at CatPoland.com. Car doors closing quietly, subdued greetings, sneaker-laced feet shuffling as stretches begin, hands slapping at mosquitoes eager for an early-morning snack. At 5 a.m. on a weekday morning, these are the sounds of the Fitness Junkies, all mothers (or grandmothers) who are committed to pushing their [...]

Why the U.S. Organic Industry is Expecting Major Growth in 2012

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We know organic matters, but people are finally starting to put their money where their mouth is when it comes to the food they buy. Americans are eating more organic food now than ever before, and the Organic Trade Association (OTA) says it’s because consumers are growing more willing to pay for value-added products. The [...]

7-Eleven is Sucking the Calories Out of Slurpees

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7-Eleven just announced its newest product called Slurpee Lite, a sugar-free version of their wildly popular frozen slushy drinks. The sugar-free version of the convenience store’s Slurpees will come in several flavors, including mango, strawberry banana, and cherry limeade, with more flavors to be introduced later. The drinks will be flavored with sugar-free Fanta soda [...]

California’s Push for Labeling of Genetically Modified Foods

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Californians seem to be doing everything right these days. Achieving the tall and slender beach-body look, eating less than kids in other states, and now likely voting to enforce a new law that would require labeling of genetically engineered food. Is there anything they aren’t doing right? Well, maybe. If approved, California would be the [...]

Prairie Fire Marathon’s Local Joes Start Running with DietsInReview.com and Holly Perkins

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Have you ever watched a marathon run past your house or followed the training of a pavement-pounding friend and thought these individuals are cut from a cloth very different than your own? We’re here to tell you they weren’t. At some point, they were just average joes hoping to get to the end of their [...]

Why Social Jet Lag May be Making you Fat

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Social jet lag may be making you fat, and you don’t even have to be a frequent flier to be at risk. German researcher Till Roenneberg believes that there’s a conflict between our busy lives and our biological clocks, and it’s creating a type of jet lag that he refers to as ‘social jet lag.’ [...]

Tune In: Age Defying Secrets on Dr. Oz

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Tune in to the Dr. Oz Show tomorrow to learn the doctor’s secrets on how to ‘Defy Your Age.’ One of the many tips he’ll share comes from Dr. Rovenia Brock. Prior to her appearance on the show, Dr. Oz polled his audience who guessed her age at 34 years old. But as is revealed on [...]

Meditation Pushes You Past a Weight Loss Plateau

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Weight loss is a biggie when it comes to New Year’s resolutions. I can safely bet that hundreds of thousands, if not more, set an intention at the start of this year to get fit and lose weight. January, with its cold and snowy days, is a good month to spend in the gym, and [...]

Super Diet Genius iPhone App Powers Weight Loss with Super Foods

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A first-of-its-kind weight loss app will soon hit Apple’s App Store. Super Genius Diet will be introduced as the first “super food-powered” weight loss app for iPhones. With so many weight loss apps on the market, it’s hard to imagine a new unique product, but Super Diet Genius feels they’ve managed to make it happen. [...]

Do You Really HAVE to Exercise? 3 Ways to Find Natural Movement

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By Michael Scholtz, MA, co-author of Coach Yourself Thin and co-founder of NOVO Wellness. Exercise has gotten complicated. There are guidelines and “prescriptions” regarding how much to do and how hard to do it. We are bombarded by information about heart rate, fat burning, VO2 max and sets and reps. But, despite all of the [...]

How 12-Year-Old Marshall Reid Inspired His Family To Get Healthy

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They say it takes a village to raise a child, but sometimes, it takes a child to inspire a village. Such was the case with Marshall Reid, a 12 year old from Sanford, North Carolina, on a mission not just to change his own health, but the health of his family and millions of other [...]

California Teens are Eating Less at School, a New Study Reports

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Is it possible that the West-coast population is eating less than us East-coasters and Midwesterners? According to a new study, that may be the case; especially when it comes to California teens. The new study published in the Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine found that California teens are eating less at school. And although [...]

IBM Digital Health Program Tracks Food Intake and Calories Burned

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As a flurry of health- and weight loss-focused gadgets and mobile apps flood the market, I.B.M. (International Business Machines), is getting a slice of the pie – the diet pie, that is. After more than 10 years of refining their concept for a program that utilizes data and analytics to help people make better health choices, [...]

Just Jump It Review

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The Fit Test Dummies had a great time jumping ropes from Just Jump...

Flexi-Bar Review

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The Fit Test Dummies try out these new products to help you become...

Coordination Bag Review

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This little punching bag makes the Fit Test Dummies stay balanced...

Testing the Strength of Ultimate Nutrition's Bags

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The Fit Test Dummies decided to have a little fun at the 2012 Los...

5 Hour Energy Shots

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When used in moderation,5 Hour Energy can be an...

Boku Super Food Review

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DietsinReview and the Fit Test Dummies are both fans of "real"...

Alpha Strong Sandbags Review

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The Fit Test Dummies test out the strongest sandbags in the world.

Chaka Kahn Drops 60 Pounds

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Legendary singer and entertainer, Chaka Kahn, has reportedly dropped a staggering amount of weight and is looking better than ever. Previously known for her curvy figure, the 59-year-old entertainer has been stepping out lately with a much slimmer silhouette, including a performance at an arts education benefit performance at the Kennedy Center Spring Gala in [...]

5 Hour Abs

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With this as a product endorsement, we expect 5 Hour Energy's sales to go through the roof!

NSD Power Spinner Review

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The Fit Test Dummies review the NSD Power Spinner, a little ball...

Platinum Stages Free Standing Pole Review

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These free standing poles are great for traveling because you can take them wherever you go. Also, as the

Sweetez Fitness Towel Review

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The Fit Test Dummies inspect the Sweetez Fitness Towel at the Los...

X-Pert Pole Fitness Review

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The Fit Test Dummies take a lesson on pole workouts.

CrossCore Circuit Workout

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The Fit Test Dummies' Jill is the only girl participating in this...

CrossCore Review

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The CrossCore workout equipment really hit home with the Fit Test...

Boulderboard Review

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The Fit Test Dummies put their rock-climbing skills to the test...

The Grid by Trigger Point Performance Therapy Review

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The Fit Test Dummies review another great product, The Grid,...

Body Hoop Review

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The Fit Test Dummies have a blast burning calories with the Body...

Vibram FiveFingers Barefoot Shoes Review

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The Fit Test Dummies call them the best barefoot shoes in the world! Do you agree?

The Equalizer and Buddy System Reviews

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The Fit Test Dummies try out two products from Lebert Fitness, the...

Grapple Grips Review

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The Fit Test Dummies test their grip strength and do some pull-ups...

How to Cook with Bok Choy

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Before the name makes you run in fear, hear us out. Bok choy is a nutritious little cruciferous vegetable that deserves a second look, and an addition to your favorite meals. It takes on the flavors of just about any dish and is also incredibly healthy. Consider this your bok-choy guide, and be sure to [...]

Lift Weights or Die (Sooner and Weaker)

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“We’ve seen research on every age group, from children to men and women in their 90s, and it’s clear that you can get stronger at any age,” says Lou Schuler, co-author of the new book The New Rules of Lifting for Life. This intriguing new book draws out long known truths about muscle strength and [...]

Saturday Morning Drills: Sculpted Sexy Thighs

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If there was a part of my body that I wish would just magically look the way I want them to I would have to choose my thighs. Like other women who are pear shaped, slimming and firming the lower part of my body is very challenging. You would think the best way to fix [...]

The Benefits of Breastfeeding and the Attachment Parenting Controversy

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When it comes to motherhood, everyone has an opinion on how it should be done. So it was no surprise when 26-year-old model Jamie Grumet caused a near-cosmic stir when she posed on the cover of Time Magazine, breastfeeding her nearly 4-year-old son. Grumet’s approach to motherhood is attachment parenting, which is a concept developed [...]

Donate Healthy Items to the 2012 National Letter Carrier Food Drive on Saturday, May 12

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The National Letter Carrier Food Drive is the largest single-day food drive in the U.S., and it’s taking place on doorsteps across the country this Saturday, May 12. This marks the food drive’s 20th anniversary of helping millions of American families in need with the help of thousands of local letter carriers. The National Association [...]

The Worst Thing Your Sports Bra Ever Did to You

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Oh sports bras. They’re supposed to be a little cocoon of fitness protection, but more times than not end up feeling like a straight jacket for our breasts. They’re impossible to deal with. Too loose, too tight, too itchy, too sticky, you’d frankly rather just go without. But no one wants to deal with those [...]

Lorcaserin Approved by FDA Advisory Panel

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In the midst of controversy over the weight loss drug Qnexa, a new drug has entered the arena of consideration after it was approved by an FDA advisory panel on Thursday. The new drug, Lorcaserin, is made by Arena Pharmaceuticals and claims to control appetite through receptors in the brain. Experts tout its clinical trial results [...]

The Big Fat Money Pit of Weight Loss Revealed on 20/20

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The literal business of weight loss is a very lucrative industry. Tonight’s edition of ABC’s 20/20 will break down the numbers and many will be shocked by the story of, “Losing It: The Big Fat Money Pit.” John LaRosa is the president of Marketdata, where he has been an analyst of the U.S. weight loss [...]

Why Schools are Banning Bake Sales and Birthday Cakes

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Bake sales used to be the highlight of any school function, with mountains of cupcakes and muffins, and bundt cakes galore, tempting the taste buds of kindergartners and teachers alike. But that may be changing soon, as schools are beginning to make bake sale restrictions in light of America’s ever-expanding waistline. The public school system [...]

Your Meat Eating Preferences May Be Determined by Genetics

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Have you ever thought that your preference to eat meat or not may be genetic? Well a new study that’s linked a person’s genes to how appetizing meat smells, suggests that it is. Researchers entered the study knowing that the way our bodies detect scents is through tiny chemical receptors that are perched on nerve [...]

New Study Shows Aerobic Exercise Boosts Brain Power

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The idea that all weight lifters are meat heads, is a lie – at least according to a new study that linked exercise with bulked up brain power. The study, conducted by the Laboratory of Neuroscience at the National Institute on Aging, was seeking to examine whether changes in muscles induced by exercise may affect [...]

Carbs are Confusing: Why Atkins is to Blame

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As recommended by the USDA, an adult should consume between 4-8 servings of carbohydrates a day, depending on their age and gender. However, according to the Atkins Diet Foundation, there’s a bit of confusion as to how many carbs that actually is and the average person’s ability to determine it. But is this even important? [...]

MyNetDiary and Withings Join Forces for a Highly Effective Health App

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Two popular mobile health brands have partnered to create a completely new and unique “do-it-yourself” health monitoring system. MyNetDiary just announced its integration with Withings Devices. Together these two applications are giving users an experience like no other. “This integration with Withings makes it even easier for people to keep track of their diet, weight [...]

‘Lean and Healthy to 100′ Takes a Natural Approach to Health

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Gordon Filepas is a father, businessman, and husband just like millions of other people. But after losing his father and brother to cancer within three months of each other nearly 20 years ago, he began a relentless quest to know how to live a long and healthy life naturally. He shares those principles in his [...]

Is Moderation in Diet a Myth?

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By Abra Pappa for NutritiousAmerica.com The end goal, for me, with all of my clients is to reach a point where living is flexible, fun and free of denial and discipline. To discover an eating dogma that is ideal for the individual. An eating plan that supports every cell in the body and contributes to [...]

How to Find the Motivation to Lose Weight and Get Healthy

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QUICK FACTS

Established: 2012
Author: P. Seymour
Accessibility: Book
Diet Type: Your choice
Gender: Female

BACKGROUND

How to Find the Motivation to Lose Weight and Get Healthy is a newly released ebook that offers you very helpful instructions on...

‘The Weight of the Nation’ Seeks Drastic Change for America’s Health

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It’s a well known fact that we have a serious obesity epidemic on our hands in the U.S., with now more than 70 million adults and 12 million children and adolescents considered obese. But a new, multi-pronged initiative launched by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention called The Weight of the Nation, wants to [...]

R3 Flat Belly Shots

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QUICK FACTS

Established: 2011
Founder: Joy and Demarcus Brown
Headquarters: Naples, Florida
Accessibility: Online purchase
Diet Type: Supplement
Gender: Male and female

BACKGROUND

R3 Flat Belly Shots are marketed as your solution for a flat...

Power of Thin

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Established: May 2012
Author: Steve G. Jones, Frank Mangano
Accessibility: Book
Diet Type: Hypnosis
Gender: Male and female

BACKGROUND

Power of Thin is a newly released book that focuses on changing your thinking in order to change...

Food Cop

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QUICK FACTS

Established: 1991
Author: Yolanda Bergman
Accessibility: Book
Diet Type: Low-sodium, fat-free
Gender: Male and female
Celebrity Endorsements: Bill Murray, Emilio Estevez, Dana Delany

BACKGROUND

Yolanda Bergman has been called LA’s...

Diet 911

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Established: 1997
Author: Yolanda Bergman
Accessibility: Book
Diet Type: Low-fat
Gender: Male and female
Celebrity Endorsements: Bill Murray, Carrie Fisher, Leeza Gibbons

BACKGROUND

As a follow-up to her first book Food Cop,...

Suzanne Somers Releases ‘Bombshell’ Book on Lifelong Health and Vitality

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Actress and author Suzanne Somers has released a new book called ‘Bombshell: Explosive Medical Secrets That Will Redefine Aging.” Of her 23rd book, Somers says what she’s trying to do is ‘make aging aspirational.’ “I turned 65 this year and on my birthday I thought, ‘When I was a kid, 65 used to be when people [...]

Khloe Kardashian Drops 20 Pounds in 20 Days

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Stars gain weight and we pay attention. And when stars lose weight, we become even more intrigued. The latest female celeb to slim down? Khloe Kardashian. The youngest of the Kardashian sister clan, Khloe has struggled with weight and body image in the past. In the last year, she’s reportedly gained weight from a rocky patch [...]

10 Surprisingly Vegan Foods

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Being vegan doesn’t mean you’re limited to eating just soy milk and broccoli. In fact, there are a number of food companies that produce items such as cookies, syrups, and chips that are completely vegan – oftentimes on accident. If you aren’t familiar with what qualifies a food as vegan, it shouldn’t contain any meat, [...]

The Alkaline Water Fight: Is it Healthy or Not?

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Alkaline water seems to be causing quite a stir in the health field, with those in favor and opposed both passionately arguing their sides – one claiming it provides amazing health benefits, and the other arguing it’s a complete hoax. But to gain a better understanding of what exactly alkaline water is, we did some research [...]

Grapefruit and Lime Mimosa

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Yield:

Serves 2

Ingredients

1 grapefruit
1/2 lime
1 orange
Champagne or sparkling wine

Instructions

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The Booty Barre Plus Abs and Arms

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BACKGROUND

The workout DVD The Booty Barre Plus Abs and Arms is a challenging fusion of dance, ballet, Pilates, yoga and strength training that really challengers the viewer, regardless of their fitness level.

Of her fitness program, Tracey says the secret to booty barre is fat burning interval training, deep...

The Booty Barre Total New Body

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BACKGROUND

The workout DVD The Booty Barre Total New Body is a fluid mix of dance, Pilates, and yoga that challengers the viewer, regardless of their fitness level.

After a warm up session, Tracey, along with several assistants, begin to lead viewers through the workout's various levels of difficulty. The...

The Booty Barre Beginners and Beyond Express 35 Minute Workout

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The workout DVD The Booty Barre Beginners and Beyond Express 35 Minute Workout is a fun fusion of dance, ballet, Pilates, yoga and strength training that really challengers the viewer, regardless of their fitness level.

"Are you ready to shake some booty guys?"

"The secret to booty barre is...

Food Combining Made Easy

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BACKGROUND

Food Combining Made Easy is a book written by Herbert M. Shelton that was originally published in 1940. Herbert Shelton was lauded as a nutritional pioneer and founder of the natural hygiene movement. This book is one of Shelton’s most influential works and explains how many of the foods we eat are...

The Acid Reflux Solution

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BACKGROUND

Those suffering from acid reflux may have an option to help reduce their symptoms and the amount of medicine needed to fight this disease. The newly released book The Acid Reflux Solution is a cookbook and lifestyle guide for healing heartburn naturally and it is written by Dr. Jorge Rodriguez and...

Smart Chefs Stay Slim

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BACKGROUND

Smart Chefs Stay Slim is a book written by Allison Adato that offers lessons in eating and living from America’s best chefs. Allison is a senior editor at People and an award-winning journalist whose writing has appeared in the Los Angeles Times Magazine, Salon.com, LIFE and other national publications....

The Digest Diet

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BACKGROUND

The Digest Diet is a new diet program and book written by Reader’s Digest Editor-in-Chief Liz Vaccariello. Liz also coauthored the New York Times bestselling book The Flat Belly diet and 400 Calorie Fix. She is one of America’s top health journalists as well. The Digest Diet offers you a way to...

French Kids Eat Everything

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French Kids Eat Everything is a book written by Karen Le Billon that showcases how she and her family moved to France and cured picky eating. Within this book she shares 10 simple rules for raising healthy and happy eaters. Karen Le Billon is a professor at the University of British Columbia, a Rhodes...

Joy Fit Club

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QUICK FACTS

Established: April 2012
Author: Joy Bauer
Accessibility: Book
Diet Type: Low-fat, low-calorie
Gender: Male and female

BACKGROUND

Joy Bauer is a trusted nutritionist and correspondent for the Today Show. She regularly features people who have...

AllStride

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QUICK FACTS

Established: 2010
Founder: Ricki Lake
Accessibility: Online, book
Diet Type: Children
Gender: Male and female; adolescents and children
Celebrity Endorsements: Ricki Lake

BACKGROUND

AllStride is an online weight loss program that is...

Paleoista

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Established: 2012
Founder: Nell Stephenson
Accessibility: Book
Diet Type: Paleo, ancestral eating
Gender: Women

BACKGROUND

Paleoista is a new book written by Nell Stephenson that offers you a way to gain energy, get lean and feel...

The Raw Food Solution

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BACKGROUND

The Raw Food Solution: How to Create Vibrant Health with a Raw Food Diet not only teaches readers about the basics of a raw food diet, but also tells a compelling story of the author, Mizpah Matus, who once struggled with binge eating and potentially life-threatening conditions, and found healing through a...

SafSlim

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QUICK FACTS

Established: March 2011
Founder: ReBody CEO Naomi Whittel
Headquarters: Vancouver, British Columbia
Accessibility: Online and in supplement stores
Diet Type: Supplement drink, low-glycemic diet
Gender: Male and Female
Celebrity Endorsements: Montel...

The Lean

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BACKGROUND

The Lean is a newly released book written by Kathy Freston that offers a revolutionary and simple plan for healthy and lasting weight loss. The program within The Lean is only 30 days long and shows you how to set an intention for what you want regarding your health and weight, and how to reach...

Cooking Vegan

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BACKGROUND

Cooking Vegan is a newly released cookbook that shows you how to cook vegan dishes that are healthful, delicious and easy to make. This cookbook is written by nutritionist and author Vesanto Melina as well as fine dining chef and columnist Joseph Forest. This book will show you how to make easy meals that...

Healthier Flaxseed Banana Bread

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Yield:

one loaf

Ingredients

3 ripe bananas
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/3 cup milk (we used almond milk)
2 eggs
4 Tablespoons melted butter
1/3 cup Truvia Baking Blend*
1/4 cup light brown sugar *
1/4 cup flaxseed meal
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups unbleached all purpose flour (or whole wheat)
old fashioned oats for sprinkling

Notes: Use less Baking Blend (1/4 cup) if you prefer a more naturally sweet-tasting bread. The brown sugar is optional, depending on the sweetness of your bananas.

Instructions

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Oprah's Love Sandwich

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Ingredients

2 Tbsp. chopped scallions
2 slices seven-grain bread
½ tsp. olive oil
2 tsp. mayonnaise
2 large basil leaves
1 slice pepper Jack cheese
4 ounces thinly sliced smoked-turkey breast
3 thin avocado slices
3 thin tomato slices

Instructions

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Egg in an Avocado

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Yield:

2 servings

Ingredients

This dish makes a healthy treat for breakfast or brunch. And it's kid-, Easter- and vegetarian-friendly.

1 avocado
2 small eggs
salt and pepper

Instructions

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No-Fuss Eggplant Parm

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Yield:

Serves 4

Ingredients

Eggplant Parmesan, an Italian standby, is one of my favorite dishes. We developed this quick version so that I could have it more often. It’s super low in carbs and fat, and you won’t even miss the breading. - Dr. Mike Moreno

Nonstick cooking spray
1 large eggplant, stemmed and sliced into ½-inch-thick rounds
1 pound lean ground turkey
4 cups low-carb prepared marinara sauce
1½ tablespoons minced fresh oregano leaves or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1½ cups grated fat-free cheese, such as Parmesan

Instructions

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Green Tea Spiked Applesauce Recipe

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Yield:

Serves 4

Ingredients

Did you know that apples help prevent weight gain and even aid weight loss? It’s true. They contain pectin, a substance that delays stomach emptying, keeping you full longer. Pectin also lowers cholesterol almost as effectively as drugs do. - Dr. Mike Moreno

4 medium tart green apples, preferably Granny Smiths, peeled, cored, and chopped
2/3 cup strong, brewed green tea
2 teaspoons Truvia
4-inch cinnamon stick

Instructions

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Blackberry Lemonade with Basil

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Yield:

2 quarts

Ingredients

1.5 cups raw or cane sugar
6 cups water
6 ounces fresh blackberries, muddled
6 lemons, juiced
1 lime, juiced
fresh basil
ice

Instructions

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Sausage Pizza Stuffed Peppers

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Yield:

Serves 6

Ingredients

6 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, orange, green or a combination)
2 cups whole grain bread cubes (preferably Italian bread)
3 links (10 oz.) Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 ¾ cups Pizza Sauce (see DIR recipe)
¾ cup reduced-fat 4 cheese Italian cheese blend
Dried oregano (optional)

Instructions

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Sausage Pizza Stuffed Peppers

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Yield:

Serves 6

Ingredients

6 medium bell peppers (red, yellow, orange, green or a combination)
2 cups whole grain bread cubes (preferably Italian bread)
3 links (10 oz.) Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
1 medium onion, chopped
1 ¾ cups Pizza Sauce (see DIR recipe)
¾ cup reduced-fat 4 cheese Italian cheese blend
Dried oregano (optional)

Instructions

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Horseradish, Bacon and Onion Dip

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Yield:

10 servings

Ingredients

Of course bacon makes everything better, but since this dip uses lower fat turkey bacon as well as reduced-fat versions of sour cream and mayo it’s a not-so-guilty pleasure to indulge in. - Terry

4 slices turkey bacon
1 cup chopped onion
1 ¼ cups reduced-fat sour cream
¼ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
3 Tbsp. horseradish
1/8 tsp. coarsely ground black pepper
½ cup diced seeded tomato
Serve with: baked potato chips and/or raw vegetables such as celery sticks and baby carrots

Instructions

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BBQ Pork Sliders

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Yield:

12 Sliders; one per serving

Ingredients

Pork tenderloin is a very lean and delicious pork cut. Here it subs for the very fat- laden pork butt frequently used in BBQ pork sandwiches.

Hosting a Super Bowl party? Great news-since all the components of this recipe can be made ahead (the sandwiches themselves just need to be assembled right before serving), you won’t be stuck in the kitchen missing the first half of the game! - Terry

One pork tenderloin (about 1 ¼ lbs.)
½ cup plus 1 Tbsp. barbecue sauce
3 cups bagged Classic Cole Slaw (shredded cabbage and carrots)
3 Tbsp. reduced-fat mayonnaise
2 Tbsp. fat-free milk
1 ½ tsp. cider or white vinegar
½ cup plus 2 Tbsp. sliced scallions
12 dinner rolls or slider buns, split and warmed or toasted if desired

Instructions

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Muffaletta Wrap

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Yield:

Serves 4

Ingredients

This recipe is a much lower fat and carb version of this classic New Orleans sandwich. Enjoy these crowd-pleasing sandwiches for a Mardi Gras or Super Bowl party or take them along for a tailgate party. - Terry

2/3 cup chopped pimiento-stuffed olives or Spanish salad olives
¼ cup diced celery
2 Tbsp. chopped parsley
2 Tbsp. reduced-fat Italian dressing
½ tsp. dried oregano
½ tsp. minced garlic
4 large green leaf lettuce leaves
4 whole-grain flour tortillas or sandwich wraps
12 thin slices hard salami
12 thin slices reduced-fat provolone cheese

Instructions

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Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo

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Yield:

Serves 6

Ingredients

This recipe can easily be doubled and the fact that it tastes even better the next day makes it the perfect make-ahead party dish. Cajun seasoning mixtures vary in heat levels. This was made with McCormick Cajun seasoning and is pleasantly, but not overpoweringly, spicy. - Terry

2 tsp. canola oil
12 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
1 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning (more or less to taste)
1 ¼ cups chopped onion
1 cup diced green bell pepper or Italian frying pepper (Cubanelle)
½ cup diced celery
4 oz. fully-cooked smoked turkey sausage, diced
1 Tbsp. flour
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (14 ½ oz.) diced tomatoes in juice
½ cup quick-cooking brown rice
10 oz. box frozen cut okra (about 2 cups)
8 oz. peeled shrimp (31 to 40 per lb. size)

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Frozen Hot Chocolate

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Yield:

2 servings, 1 cup each

Ingredients

This frosty treat is an indulgent (but much lower calorie and fat) knock-off of the famous version from Serendipity restaurant in New York City. The original version has 340 calories, ours has 140 calories! - Terry

1 cup low-fat chocolate milk
1 ½ Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ Tbsp. sugar
1 cup ice cubes
½ cup canned fat-free dairy whipped topping (like Reddi-wip)
Garnish: marshmallows, cocoa powder

Instructions

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Yellow Split Pea, Turkey Bacon, and Root Vegetable Soup

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Yield:

8, 1.5-cup servings

Ingredients

Note: For a meatless version, just leave out the turkey bacon and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. -- Terry

1 Tbsp. unsalted butter
4 slices turkey bacon, cut into strips
2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
2 medium parsnips, peeled and chopped
1 large white turnip, peeled and chopped
1 large stalk celery, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 package (16 ounces) yellow or green split peas, rinsed and picked through
5 cups water
4 cups fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons salt (or to taste)
1/4 tsp. freshly ground pepper (or to taste)

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Hoppin John Burgers

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Yield:

Serves 6

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, minced
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 can (about 15 oz.) black eyed peas, rinsed and drained
2 Tbsp. barbecue sauce
1 egg white
½ cup cooked brown or white rice
2 slices smoked ham, diced
¼ tsp. salt, or to taste
1/3 cup Panko or regular bread crumbs
4 100-calorie whole grain thin rolls (like Pepperidge Farm Deli Flats) or whole grain light hamburger buns
1 cup torn romaine lettuce
1 small tomato, sliced

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Crunchy Roasted Chickpeas

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Yield:

2 cups, 6 servings

Ingredients

Try different spice combinations such as fennel seeds and rosemary or garlic powder and dried Italian seasoning.

2 cans (about 15 oz. each) chick peas, rinsed and drained
1.5 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
2 tsp. cumin seeds
¼ tsp. kosher salt
½ tsp. smoked paprika or chili powder (optional)

Instructions

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Roasted Butternut Squash and Apple Soup

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Yield:

7, 1-cup servings

Ingredients

The combination of butternut squash, apples and thyme is delicious, but to give it a different twist, add 2 tsp. grated ginger along with the shallots and add 1 tsp. curry powder instead of the thyme.

2 containers (20 oz. each) fresh butternut squash chunks, or 3lbs peeled butternut squash cut into chunks
2.5 Tbsp. canola oil, divided
¾ tsp. kosher salt, divided
½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided
1 cup sliced shallots or chopped onion
1 large Macintosh apple, peeled, cored and chopped
4 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
½ tsp. dried thyme
1 cup 2 % milk

Instructions

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Pumpkin Pie Custard with Spiced Streusel and Whipped Cream

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Yield:

Serves 10

Ingredients

At the heart of every Thanksgiving meal are some of the healthiest and most wholesome foods. Sweet potatoes, cranberries, green beans, pumpkin, and even the turkey become fodder for a calorie-fest when we smother them in sugar, butter, and even marshmallows. Chef Aida Mollenkamp has taken our favorite traditional recipes and made them over for Biggest Loser, giving us all the seasonal flavors we love without the fat and calories we won't even miss.

Prep Time: 15 to 20 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr to 1 hr 10 mins

Pie

3 cups pumpkin purée
4 egg whites, lightly beaten
1 large egg, lightly bean
1/2 cup agave nectar, honey, or brown rice syrup
1/2 cup lite coconut milk
2 tbsp white whole wheat flour
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp kosher salt

Streusel

1 cup raw pecans and walnuts
2 tbsp raw hulled pumpkin or sunflower seeds
1 tbsp dry quinoa, sesame, chia, or flaxseeds
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp agave nectar

Whipped Cream

(makes 1 cup = 10 servings)

8 ounces firm tofu* (see note)
3 to 4 tbsp agave nectar, honey, or brown rice syrup
2 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp lemon juice
Pinch of kosher salt

Instructions

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Whole Grain Stuffing with Apples and Toasted Walnuts

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Yield:

5 1/3 cups. Serves 10-12.

Ingredients

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins

4 tsp olive oil
1/2 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 medium celery stalks, finely chopped
3 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp kosher salt, divided
1 tbsp minced fresh thyme leaves
2 small Fuji or Gala apples, halved, cored, and medium dice
2 cups cooked wheatberries, farro, barley or brown rice (1 cup uncooked)*(see note)
1/2 cup low-sodium fat-free vegetable or chicken broth
1/3 cup currants or raisins
1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/4 cup toasted walnuts, roughly chopped

Roasted Squash for Meatless Main Option

5 medium acorn or buttercup squash
2 tsp olive oil
1 tbsp agave nectar
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

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