NEW YORK, Jan 07, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) — The authors of the runaway bestsellers Eat This, Not That! and Eat This, Not That! For Kids! are back with an essential guidebook for navigating the American supermarket–EAT THIS, NOT THAT! SUPERMARKET SURVIVAL GUIDE, by David Zinczenko, with Matt Goulding (paperback, $19.95).
With obesity rates soaring, food costs climbing, and family food budgets shrinking, this easy-to-use guide is hitting stores just in time to put shoppers back in control of their health, their wallets, and their waistlines. Available nationwide in stores …

(NAPSI)-Here’s food for thought: A recent survey revealed more Americans snack at 3 p.m. than any other time in the afternoon.
Because many snack choices are not necessary and can lead to consumption of unwanted calories, NBC’s “Biggest Loser” trainer Bob Harper offers smart snacking solutions. “My clients tell me the afternoon is their toughest time of day when it comes to snack cravings, and they typically reach for snacks even if they aren’t hungry,” said Harper. “To get through those tough times, I suggest chewing a stick of long-lasting Extra® …

(NAPSI)-A common misconception may be keeping many Americans from losing the weight they want: People often think they have to make substantial changes to their diets to cut calories. However, the expert editors at Shape and Men’s Fitness magazines say it only takes a few small changes in one’s daily routines to live a low-cal lifestyle.
More good news is that it may be easier than you think to make healthy changes to your diet without sacrificing your favorite foods and drinks. For instance, try these calorie-cutting tips:

Serving Size: 1 cup
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cups cut broccoli

The nonprofit Environmental Working Group studied 47 fruits and vegetables and ranked them according to contamination.
You can get the iphone app of this list or a .pdf at their web site.
Use the list when you shop to determine which organic produce you should be buying.