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Posts Tagged ‘Nutrition’

Saute’ the Greens

By Gina Jackson • Aug 10th, 2008 • Category: Features

I really have not been a fan of beets in my salad. I love the color, but personally haven’t been crazy about the vegetable itself. However, Martha Rose Shulman, New York Times Health columnist wrote a couple of articles this week about the health benefits of beets - and the greens - [...]



Does Fructose Make You Fatter?

By Gina Jackson • Jul 25th, 2008 • Category: Nutrition

NYTimes July 2008 High-fructose corn syrup is a sweetener used in many processed foods ranging from sodas to baked goods. While the ingredient is cheaper and sweeter than regular sugar, new research suggests that it can also make you fatter.



Wild Salmon & Barilla Pasta - OMG!

By Gina Jackson • May 21st, 2008 • Category: Lead Story

My day runs crazy fast - just like yours. I have to be conscious about what I eat and when I get it so my mind is clear and my body ready to respond and support clients and their needs. It can be difficult to keep any diet on track with 15-30 [...]



Eating Vegetables for Fat Loss

By Gina Jackson • May 20th, 2008 • Category: Nutrition

Are you struggling with managing or maintaining your weight loss goals? Big hint here! Eat more vegetables! You can accomplish amazing things by eating complex carbs (READ vegetables) with your protein.