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Categories: news » [9 Dec 2008 | No Comment | 499 views]

From Forbes: “The nation’s largest traditional grocery chain, Cincinnati-based Kroger has seen sales growth during the recession as households cut down on restaurant spending and eat more meals at home.
The company has said sales are strong for its own corporate brands, which Kroger offers in three tiers: the premium “Private Selection” that the company says has $1 billion in annual sales, store name brands and a low-priced “Value” brand.
Kroger has been expanding its brands and promotions targeting regular customers such as special coupons.”
From PRWeb: “A recent poll by Select Coupon …

Categories: healthy eating, news, saving money » [9 Dec 2008 | No Comment | 678 views]
Milk… does a body good

PRESS RELEASE
Milk is One Beverage Jackson Can’t Afford to Keep Off the Grocery List
With Food Prices on the Rise, New Tools Help Make More ‘Cents’ of Grocery Bills
JACKSON, Miss., Dec 08, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — With rising food costs, many families are economizing on groceries but one thing they should not cut back on is nutrition. At about 25 cents per 8-ounce glass, on a gallon basis, milk offers more nutrients per penny than almost any other beverage option in the supermarket — providing key vitamins and minerals like …

Categories: tips and tricks, weight loss » [2 Dec 2008 | No Comment | 1,393 views]
Food journaling is the key to weight loss success

(NC)-Research shows that recording your food intake can actually improve your weight loss success. A study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine found that participants who kept track of the food they ate and the minutes they exercised, lost significantly more weight than those who did not.
“Writing down what you eat can help you identify where you’re taking in extra calories and what you’re actually missing in your diet,” says Dr. Gerry Derganc, a licensed naturopath and member of the Scientific Advisory Team of Herbal Magic Weight Loss …

Categories: tips and tricks, weight loss » [15 Nov 2008 | No Comment | 667 views]
Ten Solutions for Guiltless Gobbling

(ARA) – For most Americans, Thanksgiving without turkey is like the Fourth of July without fireworks. That’s why it’s important not to deprive yourself during holiday meals. The holidays are full of temptations and an occasional treat is fine as long as you make sure to keep short- and long-term health goals in mind.
Your weight-loss efforts can absolutely stay on track this Thanksgiving holiday by following simple tips from Weight Watchers that allow you to enjoy yourself.
1. Slow Down for Satisfaction.
When sitting down to the Thanksgiving feast, select foods you …

Categories: seasonal recipes » [12 May 2008 | One Comment | 1,779 views]
Ivory Coast Bananas with Caramel Sauce

Serving Size: 1/12 of recipe
Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients:
6 large bananas
6 Tablespoons butter
3 teaspoons water