We found 24 results tagged with "nutrition"

10 Articles

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August 14, 2007 | Written By: Kashi

10 Simple Ways to Increase Fiber in Your Diet

Small changes to your daily diet can result in big gains in your fiber consumption.

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July 24, 2007 | Written By: Kashi

Antioxidants: The Natural Defenders

Improve your immune system and help prevent disease to live a longer, healthier life.

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July 24, 2007 | Written By: Kashi

Breakfast Ideas to Jump-Start Your Day

Make this important meal a daily habit with these helpful tips.

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May 06, 2006 | Written By: Kashi

Protein Power

Science is proving that there may be some benefit in eating a higher-protein diet.

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May 06, 2006 | Written By: Kashi

Carbs 101

It only takes a quick review of the basics to learn that all carbs are not created equal.

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May 06, 2006 | Written By: Kashi

Fat Facts

Over the years fat has had a bad rap — but things are beginning to change. Learn why.

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May 06, 2006 | Written By: Kashi

Friendly Fiber

Fiber is truly one of our best friends in health, so let us introduce you.

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May 06, 2006 | Written By: Kashi

Protein Basics

Proteins are involved in just about everything that happens to your body.

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May 06, 2006 | Written By: Kashi

Tips for Getting More Fiber

Want to get more fiber in your diet? Here are a few easy ways to increase your intake.

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May 06, 2006 | Written By: Kashi

Time for a Trans-ition

What are trans fats? And how can you avoid them?

14 Challenges

22 participants 12 comments
Posted on: August 22, 2008

Find a healthy substitute

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Sugar, refined white flour, and saturated fats – what do they all have in common? They’re probably ingredients in recipes you make regularly. More importantly, they also have natural, minimally...

18 participants 3 comments
Posted on: August 04, 2008

Purify your pantry

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Are there tempting snacks in your pantry that undermine your healthy eating goals? Or maybe there are unhealthful ingredients like refined white flour, white sugar, and saturated fat. Today, inventory...

104 participants 23 comments
Posted on: July 23, 2008

Create a healthy eating plan

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the idea of overhauling your diet. After all, there’s a ton of information out there – some of which is conflicting. If you feel like you want to make healthy changes...

25 participants 12 comments
Posted on: July 16, 2008

Hang a nutrition goal

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Some people find hanging a positive goal on the fridge or a mirror really inspiring. Today, try it out. Write down – or print out – a positive health or nutrition goal and put it someplace visible...

23 participants 9 comments
Posted on: July 10, 2008

Have a whole grain day

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Want to feel really good for a day? Plan an entire day’s menu around whole grains. Easily incorporated into everything from pilafs and pastas to breads and stews, whole grains not only help you get...

18 participants 10 comments
Posted on: July 03, 2008

Write a nutrition manifesto

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

What do you want to commit to nutrition-wise? Do you often say to yourself ‘I should eat more fruits and veggies?’ and then find it difficult to follow-through? Sometimes writing down your goals is...

20 participants 11 comments
Posted on: June 30, 2008

Chop veggies a day ahead

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

When you have chopped veggies conveniently on hand, do you eat them more often? Why not find out? Cutting up produce in advance saves you prep time at dinner, it also gives you something nutritious to...

21 participants 12 comments
Posted on: June 25, 2008

Invest in a new cookbook

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Sure you can browse recipes online, but there’s nothing like a well-loved cookbook cracked open next to your stove. Is your current collection full of old standards, or are there some new and more...

10 participants 2 comments
Posted on: June 14, 2008

Bean me up

Challenge yourself for: 2 days

It’s hard to beat the flavor of beans cooked from scratch. From cassoulet to refried beans to split pea soup, dried beans and legumes are a favorite the world over. If time is an issue, start your...

123 participants 34 comments
Posted on: May 14, 2008

Analyze your diet

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

Ever notice that recall is less than 100% reliable when it comes to what we eat each day? Real change and increased awareness of the amount of food you eat requires an honest look at what you’re...

55 participants 17 comments
Posted on: March 01, 2008

Know what to eat

Challenge yourself for: 24 Hours

March is National Nutrition Month®. Sponsored by the American Dietetic Association (ADA) every year, this campaign’s goal is to focus attention on the importance of developing healthy eating habits...

63 participants 16 comments
Posted on: January 16, 2008

Get more fiber

Challenge yourself for: 30 days

Most of us don't have a clue about how much fiber we eat every day. Considering that high-fiber diets have been shown to help lower cholesterol, slow digestion (which keeps your stomach feeling full...

139 participants 37 comments
Posted on: August 20, 2007

Start the day off right

Challenge yourself for: 7 days

Ever notice that when you eat a healthy breakfast, you tend to make healthier food choices for the rest of the day? You also tend to have a feeling of increased energy levels at work. This week...

66 participants 14 comments
Posted on: July 26, 2007

Eat more fruits and veggies

Challenge yourself for: 7 days

Most people know there are numerous health benefits in a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Naturally providing vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and fiber, fruits and veggies offer a lot. But when...