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Categories: saving calories » [29 Dec 2008 | No Comment | 4,517 views]
Starbuck’s 20 drinks under 200 calories

Hot Beverages
• Brewed Coffee – 5 calories, 0 g fat
• Brewed Tazo® Tea – 0 calories, 0 g fat
• Nonfat Tazo® Green Tea Latte – 130 calories, 0 g fat
• Nonfat Cappuccino – 80 calories, 0 g fat
• Nonfat Caffè Latte – 120 calories, 0 g fat

Categories: seasonal » [17 Dec 2008 | No Comment | 1,229 views]
Blue Mountain High Stuffing – This Christmas It’s All About Your Stuffing!

If the economic crunch is biting hard this year and this Christmas won’t see you winding down and welcoming in the New Year under a Caribbean sun, how about bringing a bit of alternative rum, spice and sunshine to your Christmas lunch courtesy of Hotel Mockingbird Hill, the Caribbean’s No.1 eco-friendly boutique hotel in Port Antonio Jamaica.
Anthony Reid, the hotel’s Jamaican Head Chef whose cooking style is fusion and who believes that you can’t beat ‘organic’ for taste has bought together the traditional flavours of a Jamaican Christmas: pimento, sorrel, …

Categories: saving calories, tips and tricks, weight loss » [16 Dec 2008 | No Comment | 2,588 views]
Low Carb Lunch Menu Ideas

If the word “lunch” has become synonymous with “sandwich”, it’s time to get out of your rut! There are lots of low carb lunch possibilities.
Salads
We’re all familiar with the old fashioned chef salad –cut up cold cuts, cheese, and hard-boiled egg on a green salad (usually iceberg). But meal salads have become much more popular in restaurants and at home, in a variety limited only by the imagination.

Low carb “meal salad” tips:
* Use lots of dark green salad greens, which are much richer in nutrients than the traditional iceberg lettuce.
* …

Categories: healthy eating, news, saving calories, saving money, tips and tricks » [16 Dec 2008 | No Comment | 1,582 views]
Smart Tips for Healthy Eating

(ARA) – Food can make you healthier — if you make good choices. It can seem hard to make healthy food choices, particularly if you are on a budget and short on time. But there are some simple steps you can take to help you and your family eat healthier.

Build a Healthier Plate
Use a grocery list when shopping for food to help you choose more fresh vegetables, fruits, and whole grains. Buy leaner meats (such as chicken, turkey, and lean cuts of pork or beef such as sirloin or chuck …

Categories: healthy eating » [15 Dec 2008 | No Comment | 581 views]
Energize every day with pure juice

(NC)-If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to kick your health routine into high gear, consider this solution – drink a glass of pure fruit juice each day. While your schedule may not allow you the time for healthy meal planning, know that there are quick and healthy options that can fit into anyone’s day-to-day routine. One of the easiest ways to stay healthy and keep your energy up is opting for a natural and nutritious choice found in 100 per cent pure orange juice.
“Our bodies naturally crave …