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Big Texas Flavor, Slimmed Down Style

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Kick off the New Year with bold Texas flavor and a healthy twist! Who says you can’t enjoy hearty, comforting dishes while sticking to your health goals? From a creamy, smoky chicken poblano chowder packed with wholesome veggies to a vibrant one-pan Tex-Mex chicken and zucchini dish loaded with black beans, corn, and melted cheese, […]

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How to Seed a Pomegranate

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A pomegranate is a powerful fruit. Known for its high levels of antioxidants that can counteract various cancer-causing free radicals and keep away bad cholesterol, it also has anti-inflammatory properties, antibacterial and antiviral capabilities and calms the digestive system.

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The Best Way to Cut Butternut Squash

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Butternut squash is such a good-for-you gourd; it’s full of antioxidants, fiber, vitamins, minerals, and so much more. It can lower your risk for cardiovascular issues, help improve digestion, lower cholesterol levels, strengthen your bones and boost your immune system!

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Tanji Talks: Fat Flushing Soups and Wines to Drink With Them

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The new year is here and many of us are more conscious about what we’re putting in our bodies. This week, I visit my friends at San Antonio Living and share a few delicious and diet-friendly foods, plus what to drink with them!

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The Houstonian Helps You Detox Your Kitchen in 2014!

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It’s that time of year again! I was excited to sit back down with Erika Kaufman, Registered Dietitian from The Houstonian, who shared some sage advice for living a balanced lifestyle, based on the munchies you choose to pad your pantry with. Good taste truly starts at home!

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Great Ways to Snack and Stay Healthy All Year Long!

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More awesome advice from expert dietitian, Erika Kaufman, of the Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa. Being healthy means eating healthy this New Year. We talked about some easy ways to cut calories in our last segment, and now onto snacking!

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The Right Red Wine, Red Meat & Chocolate Could Be Healthy

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What a start to the new year! Actually, in moderation, these ‘luxuries’ can be good for you. Let’s start with red meat—a particular kind of red meat. Next, chocolate – dark chocolate. Dark chocolate is loaded with antioxidant properties. Last but not least – red wine.

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I Cheated!

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After three weeks of religiously following the Adkins diet, I confess! I cheated this weekend… Mike and I had to be in Houston Friday night for an auto dealers event (Mike’s a headhunter for dealers), and we made a mini-vacation out of it. (I do mean mini) We got a dynamite weekend rate at the […]

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Diet – Week Two

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Okay, I think we’re gonna like this. As I told you last week, Mike and I started the Atkins diet-basically no carbs of any kind the first two weeks and then limited carbs after that. The first two weeks were a bit rocky, but now we’re starting to see results. I usually try to stay […]

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What Diet?

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Let me just say I absolutely hate to diet! I rarely do it because I think diets actually make me gain weight. I start craving foods I don’t even like when I’m on a diet. HOWEVER, I’ve found one over the years that I think is great! Mike and I decided after a holiday season […]

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