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		<title>4 Great Reasons To Eat More Kale</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 11:00:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Mom was right. Green vegetables are good for you. And green, leafy vegetables – like kale – are among the very best. In light of the recent controversy involving Atlanta-based fast food chain Chick-Fil-A and Vermont artist Bo Miller-Moore over the &#8220;Eat Mor Chikin&#8221; slogan...</p><p><a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/eat-more-kale">4 Great Reasons To Eat More Kale</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mom was right. Green vegetables are good for you. And green, <em>leafy</em> vegetables – like kale – are among the very best.</p>
<p>In light of the <a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/nationnow/2011/12/kale-chicken-vermont-governor.html">recent controversy</a> involving Atlanta-based fast food chain Chick-Fil-A and Vermont artist Bo Miller-Moore over the &#8220;Eat Mor Chikin&#8221; slogan (Miller-Moore&#8217;s t-shirts advise us to &#8220;Eat More Kale,&#8221; not more chicken), now is as good a time as ever to review why eating more green, leafy vegetables is better for us than eating fried chicken. Or fried anything, for that matter.</p>
<p>So here are four great reasons to put more kale on your plate. You&#8217;ll be glad that you took the &#8220;kale plunge.&#8221; You may even start <em>feeling</em> a little healthier, too.</p>
<p><strong>1. It&#8217;s a &#8220;superfood.&#8221;</strong></p>
<p>Keeping in mind that the term &#8220;superfood&#8221; has no legal definition and that it gets tossed around somewhat arbitrarily, know that if there&#8217;s any food on earth we can legitimately call &#8220;super,&#8221; kale is that food.</p>
<p>Why? Because it&#8217;s chock full of just about everything that&#8217;s good for you. Vitamins A, K, and C, beta-carotene, magnesium, calcium, and the list goes on. They&#8217;re all in kale, and all occur in high quantities.</p>
<p>Kale is also a fantastic source of fiber. Eating more fiber helps reduce cholesterol and control blood sugar levels. If you need more fiber in your diet, a serving of kale every day is a great way to get it.</p>
<p><strong>2. It&#8217;s low-calorie.</strong></p>
<p>When it comes down to it, kale is just a leaf – like salad greens. But even compared to other nutritious leaves, it packs an enormous nutritional punch with only a small number of calories per serving.</p>
<p>Consider this: For about a quarter of the calories in a serving of cow&#8217;s milk, kale gives you the same amount of calcium. How&#8217;s that for getting a lot of bang for your bite?</p>
<p>And when was the last time you met anyone who blamed being overweight on having eaten too much kale?</p>
<p><strong>3. There are many ways to cook it.</strong></p>
<p>You can do just about anything with kale.</p>
<p>Steam it, boil it, or put it in the oven and bake it to make <a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/recipes/sides-salads/kale-chips">kale chips</a>! The sky is the limit with this stuff, and there&#8217;s no way to make it that doesn&#8217;t taste downright delicious.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re looking to maximize kale&#8217;s nutritional benefits, eat it raw! Simply tear up the leaves and mix them with a salad. You can also blend them together with fruit.</p>
<p>Sure, eating raw kale may not be traditional, but it&#8217;s starting to catch on. Once you try it, you&#8217;re sure to see why.</p>
<p><strong>4. You can grow it yourself.</strong></p>
<p>In most parts of the United States, kale appears in the fall and winter months. In many locales, you can grow it more frequently, so get to know your growing season.</p>
<p>If you&#8217;re looking to turn your summer garden into more of a year-round one, kale is a great place to start. It&#8217;s a tough, hardy leaf that can handle low temperatures.</p>
<p>Rumor has it that kale tastes even sweeter after a frost. Why not try it and see?</p>
<p><em>Adam Green is a freelance writer and habitual kale eater. He wrote this article on behalf of Full Circle, an <a href="http://fullcircle.com/">organic produce delivery</a> service in Washington state.</em></p>
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		<title>Help! I Don&#8217;t Know Where Or How To Start Losing Weight!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tory McBroom</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>I got another excellent question from a reader this past week who was a little confused where to even begin when it comes dieting and weight loss.  She asked: I actually would like to know where or how to start? i am a 33 year old mother...</p><p><a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/how-to-start-losing-weight">Help! I Don&#8217;t Know Where Or How To Start Losing Weight!</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I got another excellent question from a reader this past week who was a little confused where to even begin when it comes dieting and weight loss.  She asked:</p>
<blockquote><p>I actually would like to know where or how to start? i am a 33 year old mother of two with a full time job and everyday i wake up and think where do i start? im always taking care of everyone but myself, i need a simple start&#8230;and what i mean is what to cook or how to start some exercise routine. anyway you can help i would appreciate a little guidance.</p></blockquote>
<p>First of all, thanks for the question! This is actually a very popular question and is one of the main roadblocks that prevents people from ever taking action.</p>
<p>I want to start out by saying that it&#8217;s a good idea to first download the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/lowcaloriediet">free low calorie diet plan</a>!  It&#8217;s available over on our Facebook page  (If you already &#8220;like&#8221; Low-CalorieDiet.com on Facebook then click the &#8220;Free Stuff&#8221; tab to access the low calorie diet plan).</p>
<p>As simple as the plan may be to help people lose weight, I understand that it can still be hard to figure out where to start!  There&#8217;s a lot of information and it can feel overwhelming.  So, I want to quickly share my reply to the reader who asked the above question and add a little to it.  Check it out:</p>
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<div>That&#8217;s a very good question!  And I actually am in a similar situation myself &#8211; similar age with 3 kids.</div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div>What I have found to work the best is to plan ahead.  I know what I&#8217;m eating tomorrow before it even comes.  I actually have a meal chart that I made that I have hanging in my kitchen.  You can see a similar meal chart here:  <a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/sample-calorie-meal-plan" target="_blank">Sample Low Calorie Meal Plan</a></div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div>It only took about a half hour to put together.  Now, I don&#8217;t eat exactly the same thing everyday, but I stick pretty closely to my chart (swapping out different foods here and there, but keeping portion sizes the same) to make sure that I&#8217;m eating roughly the same amount of calories daily.  It&#8217;s a great way to control my calorie intake without having to count every calorie I eat.</div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div>There&#8217;s a ton of <a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/calorie-recipes">low calorie recipes</a> to choose from on the site and since it sounds like your pressed for time,browse through the <a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/food">low calorie foods</a> section for some prepackaged low calorie options.</div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div>Another tip I use is every time I cook a healthy dinner at night, I portion out some for my lunch the next day.  I don&#8217;t have a ton of time to cook, so when I do cook I try to make a couple meals out of it.</div>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<div>As far as exercise goes, I personally get up early before my kids get up and squeeze in a half hour workout in my basement.  I know that&#8217;s not feasible for a lot of people, so just remember to try and move more each day.  Buy a cheap pedometer and aim to walk around 10,000 steps per day.  If you do a lot of work around the house or walk around a lot at work then those steps will add up pretty quickly.</div>
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<p>I really recommend that you incorporate some sort of cardio as well as resistance exercise program into your routine not only for weight loss purposes, but for your overall health!  I understand it can be hard to find time which is why I created these <a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/health/15-minute-workout-routines">15 Minute Workout Ideas</a>.  There are more articles right here on this blog over in our <a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/fitness">Fitness section</a> to help get you moving!</p>
<p>So, if you don&#8217;t know where to start then grab the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/lowcaloriediet">free low calorie diet plan</a> and start making the small changes as described above to your daily routine and the weight will come off!</p>
<p>If you are still struggling to start off on the right foot then leave a comment below or contact me and we&#8217;ll get you started!</p>
<p>Also, if you have a simple tip to help others get started you can leave it in the comments below!  We would love to hear from you!</p>
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		<title>This Years Resolution? No More Resolutions!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:00:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tory McBroom</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>There&#8217;s a new year upon us!  New hopes, new dreams, a NEW body! Unfortunately, for those waiting till the new year to finally get in shape, history is not on your side. In fact, if people stuck to their weight loss resolutions obesity wouldn&#8217;t be...</p><p><a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/diets/weight-loss-resolutions">This Years Resolution? No More Resolutions!</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There&#8217;s a new year upon us!  New hopes, new dreams, a NEW body!</p>
<p>Unfortunately, for those waiting till the new year to finally get in shape, history is not on your side.</p>
<p>In fact, if people stuck to their weight loss resolutions obesity wouldn&#8217;t be on the rise, 95% of dieters wouldn&#8217;t regain their weight back and weight related diseases wouldn&#8217;t be overtaking smoking as the nations #1 killer!</p>
<p>So, this year we&#8217;re going to forget about new years resolutions, diets and/or drastic weight changes!</p>
<p>Instead, we are going to focus on what really matters!</p>
<p><strong>Creating a healthy lifestyle!</strong></p>
<p>You can still set goals!  Still measure results!  And hold yourself accountable!</p>
<p>But, we&#8217;re not going to focus on boring diets.</p>
<p>Nope, we&#8217;re going to create healthy habits for permanent weight loss!</p>
<p>And remember, you don&#8217;t have to quickly lose weight to be successful.  If you lose only a 1/2 pound a week, by this time next year you will be 26 pounds lighter!</p>
<p><strong>So, how does one create a healthy lifestyle exactly?</strong></p>
<p>This site is filled with information to help you create a healthy lifestyle!  But, I understand that with the hundreds of articles on this site it can be a little overwhelming. <img class="alignright size-full wp-image-4854" style="border-style: initial; border-color: initial; border-image: initial; border-width: 0px;" title="Weight Loss Resolutions" src="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Weight-Loss-Resolutions.png" alt="Weight Loss Resolutions" width="205" height="155" /> So, here are a few quick resources to help you get started on the right foot this year!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/setting-smart-goals-weight-loss" target="_blank"> Setting SMART Goals For Weight Loss</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/healthy-habits-stick-permanently" target="_blank">How To Make Healthy Habits Stick, Permanently!</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/7-habits-successful-weight-loss" target="_blank">7 Habits For Successful Weight Loss</a></p>
<p>These articles will give you a great start to your new year!  If you want a more complete plan, all bundled for you in an easy-to-understand package that you can download instantly, then check out <a title="Lose 10 Pounds In 2 Weeks" href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/lose-10-pounds-2-weeks">The Simple, Proven Plan for Weight Loss &amp; Control</a>!  This no-frills, cut-to-the-chase guide will help you learn everything there is to know about creating a healthy lifestyle and not just some temporary diet plan. Plus, it comes with 3 FREE bonuses!  <a title="Lose 10 Pounds In 2 Weeks" href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/lose-10-pounds-2-weeks">Check it out now</a>!</p>
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		<title>Healthy Low Calorie Popcorn? Yes, It Exists!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2011 11:00:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tory McBroom</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>One of the most popular snacks amongst people young and old is popcorn! Unfortunately, over the last decade or so popcorn lovers haven’t had a reason to rejoice. The microwaveable popcorn industry was hit hard when it was revealed that a popular butter-flavoring agent called...</p><p><a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/calories-in-popcorn">Healthy Low Calorie Popcorn? Yes, It Exists!</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most popular snacks amongst people young and old is popcorn!</p>
<p>Unfortunately, over the last decade or so popcorn lovers haven’t had a reason to rejoice.</p>
<p>The microwaveable popcorn industry was hit hard when it was revealed that a popular butter-flavoring agent called diacetyl caused lung damage.  Basically, the fumes given off from the popcorn after cooking, over-time, could cause ailment.</p>
<p>More recently, chemicals known as PFOA (perfluorooctanoic acid), found in the lining of popcorn bags has been linked to infertility according to a study done at UCLA.</p>
<p>Oh, and don’t even get me started on the calories and fat in movie theater popcorn!</p>
<p>Now, even though food producers have finally wised up and removed these dangerous chemicals from their bags, you may still want to avoid any unforeseen health dangers by staying away from microwaveable popcorn!</p>
<p><strong>But, there’s still good news for you popcorn lovers out there!</strong></p>
<p>There are healthy ways to prepare your favorite treat!  Not only that, there are many health reasons as to why you want to consume popcorn, as well.</p>
<p>First of all, a <a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/foods/popcorn-healthy-snack">study</a> conducted at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania found that popcorn contains large amounts of polyphenol, an antioxidant believed to lower the risk of cancer as well as other diseases.</p>
<p>Plus, popcorn is low in calories and high in fiber, which makes it a perfect snack for those looking to lose or maintain their weight.</p>
<p><strong>Healthy Popcorn</strong></p>
<p>If your still a little leery of preparing microwaveable popcorn you can rest easy as there are still other ways to pop your favorite treat.  <a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/amzn/paragonpopcorn"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-4807" style="border: 0pt none;" title="Paragon Popcorn" src="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Paragon-Popcorn.jpg" alt="Paragon Popcorn" width="300" height="300" /></a>Here’s a simple recipe for popping some of the healthiest popcorn around!</p>
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<li>Cover the bottom of a medium to large-sized pot with a thin coat of extra-virgin olive oil.</li>
<li>Add all natural kernels, like <a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/amzn/paragonpopcorn">Paragon Popcorn</a>, and swirl the pot around in a circular motion to coat the kernels with olive oil.</li>
<li>Place lid on pot and turn heat to medium.</li>
<li>As the frequency of popping starts to lessen remove the pot from heat.  Be sure to keep the lid on to allow the last remaining kernels to pop.</li>
<li>Transfer popcorn to a large bowl or bag and lightly spray with olive oil and season with either pepper, cayenne pepper, lemon zest or lightly sprinkle with salt.  And don’t be afraid to get a little creative!  One of my favorite popcorn treats is to lightly spray with olive oil and sprinkle with cinnamon and stevia and shake.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Calories in popcorn</strong></p>
<p>1 cup of air-popped popcorn = 31 calories</p>
<p>Also check out:<ol>
<li><a href='http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/foods/popcorn-healthy-snack' rel='bookmark' title='Popcorn A Healthy Snack?'>Popcorn A Healthy Snack?</a> <small>Popcorn has been dragged through the mud and back when...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/healthy-snack-recipes' rel='bookmark' title='Healthy Snack Recipes'>Healthy Snack Recipes</a> <small>A great way to curb hunger cravings is to reach...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/healthy-holiday-eating-tips' rel='bookmark' title='Healthy Holiday Eating Tips'>Healthy Holiday Eating Tips</a> <small>The holidays are a wonderful time full of family, friends...</small></li>
</ol></p><p><a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/calories-in-popcorn">Healthy Low Calorie Popcorn? Yes, It Exists!</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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		<title>The Best Of 2011</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tory McBroom</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>As we come up on the end of 2011, I would like to thank the loyal readers and all of those who are new to Low-CalorieDiet.com! This site wouldn’t be where it is without you! There are a lot of great things planned for 2012...</p><p><a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/the-best-of-2011">The Best Of 2011</a></p>
Also check out:<ol>
<li><a href='http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/2010-2' rel='bookmark' title='The Best Of 2010'>The Best Of 2010</a> <small>The end of the year is upon us so I...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/how-to-start-losing-weight' rel='bookmark' title='Help! I Don&#8217;t Know Where Or How To Start Losing Weight!'>Help! I Don&#8217;t Know Where Or How To Start Losing Weight!</a> <small>I got another excellent question from a reader this past...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/300-calories-meal-ideas' rel='bookmark' title='300 Calories Or Less Meal Ideas'>300 Calories Or Less Meal Ideas</a> <small>The 200 Calorie Meals post has quickly become one of...</small></li>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As we come up on the end of 2011, I would like to thank the loyal readers and all of those who are new to Low-CalorieDiet.com!</p>
<p><strong>This site wouldn’t be where it is without you!</strong></p>
<p>There are a lot of great things planned for 2012 that will really help you reach your goals, so make you sure you’re following us on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/lowcaloriediet" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/lowcaloriediet" target="_blank">Twitter </a>or by <a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/Low-calorieDietcom" target="_blank">RSS</a>.</p>
<p>And if you haven’t yet, be sure to download the <a title="Free eBook on Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/lowcaloriediet" target="_blank">Simple, Proven Plan For Weight Loss &amp; Control</a>!  We have surpassed 10,000 downloads of this FREE eBook!!  So don’t miss out!</p>
<p>So, as promised, here’s a look back at the best and most popular posts of 2011!</p>
<p><strong><a title="38 Delicious Low Calorie Meals And Snacks" href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/low-calorie-meals">38 Delicious Low Calorie Meals And Snacks</a></strong><br />
The most popular post on this site with over 200,000 views in the last 3 months.</p>
<p><strong><a title="How many calories per day should I eat to lose weight?" href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/questions-answers/calories-eat-lose-weight">How many calories per day should I eat to lose weight?</a></strong><br />
An answer to the most important question a dieter faces.</p>
<p><strong><a title="200 Calories Or Less Meal Ideas" href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/200-calories-meal-ideas">200 Calories Or Less Meal Ideas</a></strong><br />
A list of delicious and lower calorie meal ideas.</p>
<p><strong><a title="Low Calorie Beer Comparison" href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/calorie-beer-comparison">Low Calorie Beer Comparison</a></strong><br />
A list of low calorie beers and their total calorie counts.</p>
<p><strong><a title="Delicious &amp; Guilt Free Low Calorie Alcoholic Drink Recipes" href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/delicious-guilt-free-calorie-drink-recipes">Delicious &amp; Guilt Free Low Calorie Alcoholic Drink Recipes</a></strong><br />
These low calorie alcoholic recipes will allow you to have a few without the guilt!</p>
<p><strong><a title="10 Delicious Low Calorie Salad Ideas" href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/10-delicious-calorie-salad-ideas">10 Delicious Low Calorie Salad Ideas</a></strong><br />
10 low calorie salad ideas that are as light as they are delicious!</p>
<p><strong><a title="300 Calories Or Less Meal Ideas" href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/300-calories-meal-ideas">300 Calories Or Less Meal Ideas</a></strong><br />
These low calorie dishes will allow you to eat frequently without consuming a large amount of calories per day.</p>
<p><strong><a title="Low-Calorie Food That Fills" href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/foods/lowcalorie-food-fills">Low-Calorie Food That Fills</a></strong><br />
Fill up on these low calorie foods so you can feel full without all the calories!</p>
<p><strong><a title="How To Lose The Muffin Top" href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/lose-muffin-top">How To Lose The Muffin Top</a></strong><br />
That unsightly layer of fat that hangs over the top of jeans?  Ya, this article helps you get rid of that.</p>
<p><strong><a title="Exercises To Lose Belly Fat Fast" href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/exercises-lose-belly-fat-fast">Exercises To Lose Belly Fat Fast</a></strong><br />
The most sought after physical attribute is a six pack.  And this is exactly how you get it!</p>
<h3><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-4793" style="border: 0pt none;" title="Best of 2011" src="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Best-of-2011.png" alt="" width="216" height="123" />Resource Section</h3>
<p>We added a new resource section over in the sidebar this year.  This was to gather like articles and neatly organize them all on one page.  These resources answer common questions I get submitted, so when you get a second check them out!</p>
<h3>Low Calorie Recipes</h3>
<p>We revamped the <a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/calorie-recipes">Low Calorie Recipe</a> section to make it easier to find your favorite recipes.  And, of course, we will be continually adding to this section to make it more robust, so check back often.</p>
<h3>We’re on Google +</h3>
<p>If <a href="https://plus.google.com/117967708345879593245/">Google +</a> is your thing, then be sure to check us out there and add us to your circle!  It’s a good way to stay up-to-date with the latest articles and to interact!</p>
<p>Also check out:<ol>
<li><a href='http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/2010-2' rel='bookmark' title='The Best Of 2010'>The Best Of 2010</a> <small>The end of the year is upon us so I...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/how-to-start-losing-weight' rel='bookmark' title='Help! I Don&#8217;t Know Where Or How To Start Losing Weight!'>Help! I Don&#8217;t Know Where Or How To Start Losing Weight!</a> <small>I got another excellent question from a reader this past...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/300-calories-meal-ideas' rel='bookmark' title='300 Calories Or Less Meal Ideas'>300 Calories Or Less Meal Ideas</a> <small>The 200 Calorie Meals post has quickly become one of...</small></li>
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		<title>How Many Calories Should I Eat?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 11:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tory McBroom</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>More and more people are starting to read nutrition labels and can even accurately estimate the amount of calories in their favorite foods. But, do you know how many calories you should eat a day? If not, don&#8217;t worry, you&#8217;re not alone.  Studies show that...</p><p><a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/how-many-calories-should-i-eat">How Many Calories Should I Eat?</a></p>
Also check out:<ol>
<li><a href='http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/10-easy-ways-cut-500-calories-diet' rel='bookmark' title='10 Easy Ways To Cut 500 Calories From Your Diet'>10 Easy Ways To Cut 500 Calories From Your Diet</a> <small>You don’t need to go on a crash diet or...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/200-calories-meal-ideas' rel='bookmark' title='200 Calories Or Less Meal Ideas'>200 Calories Or Less Meal Ideas</a> <small>Eating 6 small meals a day with just a couple...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/300-calories-meal-ideas' rel='bookmark' title='300 Calories Or Less Meal Ideas'>300 Calories Or Less Meal Ideas</a> <small>The 200 Calorie Meals post has quickly become one of...</small></li>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>More and more people are starting to read nutrition labels and can even accurately estimate the amount of calories in their favorite foods.</p>
<p>But, do you know how many calories you should eat a day?</p>
<p>If not, don&#8217;t worry, you&#8217;re not alone.  Studies show that nearly 9 out of 10 people have no idea how many calories they require.</p>
<p>And, the answer isn&#8217;t always so simple.</p>
<h2>How Many Calories Should I Eat?</h2>
<p>The amount of calories you need every day really depends on your goals, age, activity levels, gender and so on.</p>
<p>The USDA Dietary Guidelines For Americans has devised a chart that estimates the amount of calories needed to maintain energy balance for various gender and age groups at three different levels of physical activity.</p>
<p>The estimates are rounded to the nearest 200 calories and were determined using the Institute of Medicine equation, described below.</p>
<p><img class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4756" title="Calorie Chart" src="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Calorie-Chart.png" alt="Calorie Chart" width="516" height="484" /></p>
<p><strong>Things of note</strong>:</p>
<p><em>1. These levels are based on Estimated Energy Requirements (EER) from the Institute of Medicine Dietary Reference Intakes macronutrients report, 2002, calculated by gender, age, and activity level for reference-sized individuals. “Reference size,” as determined by IOM, is based on median height and weight for ages up to age 18 years of age and median height and weight for that height to give a BMI of 21.5 for adult females and 22.5 for adult males.</em></p>
<p><em>2. <strong>Sedentary</strong> means a lifestyle that includes only the light physical activity associated with typical day-to-day life.</em></p>
<p><em>3. <strong>Moderately active</strong> means a lifestyle that includes physical activity equivalent to walking about 1.5 to 3 miles per day at 3 to 4 miles per hour, in addition to the light physical activity associated with typical day-to-day life</em></p>
<p><em>4. <strong>Active</strong> means a lifestyle that includes physical activity equivalent to walking more than 3 miles per day at 3 to 4 miles per hour, in addition to the light physical activity associated with typical day-to-day life.</em></p>
<p>Of course these are just estimates and your daily needs will most likely vary depending on your goals.</p>
<h2>The Bottom Line</h2>
<p>You could ask ten different professionals and get ten different answers to how many calories you <em>should</em> be eating.</p>
<p>But, what it comes down to is your goals!</p>
<p>You can use the estimates in the chart above as a starting point.  After a month or so of eating that amount of calories per day are you happy with the results?  Has your weight stabilized, but you still want to lose a few pounds?  Then check out our guide on <a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/questions-answers/calories-eat-lose-weight">how many calories to lose weight</a> you should consume.</p>
<p>Just keep in mind that for optimal health you will want to keep your BMI within a healthy range of 18.5 to 25.  If you&#8217;re unsure what your BMI is then use this <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/healthyweight/assessing/bmi/" target="_blank">BMI calculator</a> and adjust your calories until your body weight falls into the healthy range.</p>
<h2>Seriously Though, Who Wants To Constantly Count Calories?!</h2>
<p>Counting calories is a proven way to lose weight, but who has the time or desire to count every calorie they consume for the rest of their lives?</p>
<p><strong></strong>In fact, this is the single biggest complaint of following a calorie controlled diet plan.</p>
<p>Luckily, you don&#8217;t have to count every calorie you consume!  By simply adopting a few simple healthy habits, like following a meal plan, eating a lean protein at every meal, drinking more water and more you can effectively reduce the amount of calories you consume, without tediously counting each and every one.  Check out these <a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/7-habits-successful-weight-loss">7 Habits For Successful Weight Loss</a> that will help you control your caloric intake.</p>
<p>And don&#8217;t forget to download our free <a href="http://free.low-caloriediet.com/">low calorie diet plan</a> to help create not just diet changes, but healthy lifestyle changes!</p>
<p>Also check out:<ol>
<li><a href='http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/10-easy-ways-cut-500-calories-diet' rel='bookmark' title='10 Easy Ways To Cut 500 Calories From Your Diet'>10 Easy Ways To Cut 500 Calories From Your Diet</a> <small>You don’t need to go on a crash diet or...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/200-calories-meal-ideas' rel='bookmark' title='200 Calories Or Less Meal Ideas'>200 Calories Or Less Meal Ideas</a> <small>Eating 6 small meals a day with just a couple...</small></li>
<li><a href='http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/300-calories-meal-ideas' rel='bookmark' title='300 Calories Or Less Meal Ideas'>300 Calories Or Less Meal Ideas</a> <small>The 200 Calorie Meals post has quickly become one of...</small></li>
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		<title>How To Stop Eating At Night</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:00:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tory McBroom</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>No matter how strict we eat during the day, a lot of us still struggle to control our eating habits at night. It’s easy to mindlessly eat through a bag of chips while watching TV at night or wander aimlessly through the kitchen grazing on...</p><p><a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/how-to-stop-eating-at-night">How To Stop Eating At Night</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No matter how strict we eat during the day, a lot of us still struggle to control our eating habits at night.</p>
<p>It’s easy to mindlessly eat through a bag of chips while watching TV at night or wander aimlessly through the kitchen grazing on snacks.</p>
<p>This leads me to an excellent question I got from a reader.  They asked:</p>
<blockquote><p><em>I really appreciate you offering to answer questions. I have to admit, my husband and I are trying to get a diet that is healthy and we can stick to. There are so many it is hard to get it right. I was interested in suggestions on stopping late night eating. The afternoon is my time to pig out it seems.</em></p></blockquote>
<p>This is a great question!  And it’s a concern that I think  a lot of us have.</p>
<p>First of all, it&#8217;s important to understand that it&#8217;s OK to eat at night &#8211; as long as you stay within your caloric budget for the day. All the nonsense about not eating after a certain time is just that&#8230;nonsense.</p>
<p>With that being said, as I stated above it’s very easy to mindlessly eat a LOT of calories late at night when sitting around watching TV, etc.</p>
<p><strong>Luckily, there are a few simple tips we can try to curb those late-night munchies</strong>:</p>
<ol>
<li>The simplest tip, yet one I&#8217;ve actually found to be effective, is to brush your teeth after your last meal.  You&#8217;ll be less likely to snack again.</li>
<li>Eat a protein-rich meal for dinner.  This will keep you feeling fuller longer and you won&#8217;t be reaching for snacks soon after.</li>
<li>Remind yourself of your goal when you feel like eating at night. Perhaps post your goal in the kitchen so you see it every time you&#8217;re in there.</li>
<li>Lastly, and what most people don&#8217;t like to hear, is that you&#8217;re in control of your actions.  You obviously know there&#8217;s a problem and only you can fix it. Just slowly work on it and remember that slow lifestyle changes overtime lead to extraordinary results!</li>
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<p>If late-night eating is a problem you’ve conquered then late us know how you did it in the comments below!  And if you have a question you would like to ask feel free to submit them <a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/contact">here</a>.</p>
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		<title>How Do I Eat Healthy When My Family Doesn’t?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 11:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tory McBroom</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>I got an excellent question from a reader recently so I thought it would be a good idea to cover this here on the blog since it’s something that affects a lot of us, me included.  Here’s exactly what Rachel asked: Here&#8217;s my situation; I...</p><p><a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/how-to-eat-healthy-when-your-family-doesnt">How Do I Eat Healthy When My Family Doesn’t?</a></p>
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<li><a href='http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/4-tips-healthy-mexican-dinner' rel='bookmark' title='4 Tips For A Healthy Mexican Dinner'>4 Tips For A Healthy Mexican Dinner</a> <small>As delicious as Mexican dishes are, they can also be...</small></li>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I got an excellent question from a reader recently so I thought it would be a good idea to cover this here on the blog since it’s something that affects a lot of us, me included.  Here’s exactly what Rachel asked:</p>
<blockquote><p>Here&#8217;s my situation; I am really good about exercising and I count calories to stay in check. My problem is my boyfriend!  For some reason whenever I&#8217;m with him I feel like calories don&#8217;t count and I end up eating whatever I want. Any ideas for getting out of that mind set?<em></em></p></blockquote>
<p>It can be tough to stick to a diet plan when you’re around certain people.  Why?  Sometimes when you’re around these people your priorities change, you let you’re inhibitions go or perhaps your family or those closest to you eat whatever they want, so the temptation is always there…staring at you..saying <em>eat me</em>!</p>
<p>Either way, we need to learn to deal with these situations.  All the advice I give on this blog is fine and dandy, but the real world always provides tough obstacles that we need to overcome to reach our goals.</p>
<p>So, here is how I proposed that Rachel tackles her problem.  Honestly, it’s a similar problem that I face when I’m around my family and it may hit home with you too!</p>
<blockquote><p>First of all, if you overindulge every once in a while with your boyfriend then honestly I would say it&#8217;s no big deal.  Remember, it&#8217;s OK to cheat every now and then.  Go ahead and enjoy!</p>
<p>However, if it occurs regularly then you should explain to your boyfriend your health and diet goals and ask that he helps when he is around.  Maybe you could even get him interested in eating healthy and you could experiment together with healthy low calorie recipes. Support from loved ones can make all the difference.</p>
<p>Another good option is to plan ahead.  If you know you&#8217;re going to be around your boyfriend and there’s a good chance you might overindulge, then eat less calories during the day to balance out the extra calories you will be eating later.  A little planning can go a long way.</p>
<p>Lastly, and what most people don&#8217;t like to hear, is that you&#8217;re in control of your actions.  You obviously know there&#8217;s a problem and only you can fix it.  I&#8217;m impressed that you&#8217;re already controlling your calories and exercising!  You&#8217;re already way ahead of most people!  So, I don&#8217;t see why in time that you can&#8217;t learn to control yourself around your boyfriend.  Just slowly work on it and remember that slow lifestyle changes overtime lead to extraordinary results!</p></blockquote>
<p>If you have faced and overcome a similar situation, please let us know in the comments below how you have handled it.</p>
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		<title>5 Popular Diet Trends That Are Bad For Your Health</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 05:05:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tory McBroom</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>All those energy bars and sports drinks are good for you right?  And you can’t go wrong with a salad for dinner can you?! Unfortunately, that&#8217;s not always true! Between misleading labels and “healthy” foods unknowingly loaded with sugar and fat, it can be hard...</p><p><a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/popular-unhealthy-eating-habits">5 Popular Diet Trends That Are Bad For Your Health</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>All those energy bars and sports drinks are good for you right?  And you can’t go wrong with a salad for dinner can you?! Unfortunately, that&#8217;s not always true!</p>
<p>Between misleading labels and “healthy” foods unknowingly loaded with sugar and fat, it can be hard to understand what is really good for us and what’s not.</p>
<p>If you’re frustrated by all the marketing hype and popular dieting misconceptions, you’re not alone!  So, to help put an end to a few of the more popular dieting trends and unhealthy eating habits, I put together this little guide to dispel the myths and offer a few healthy alternatives.</p>
<h2>Gorging On Energy Bars</h2>
<p>A lot of those so-called “energy” or “power” bars are nothing more than a glorified candy bar, packed with processed ingredients sweeteners and saturated fat.  Plus, if you eat these in addition to your regular meals you could easily be consuming an extra couple hundred calories per day!</p>
<p>That doesn’t mean that all energy bars are bad.  When choosing a bar be sure to look at the nutritional information.  Keep the calories under 300 if you’re replacing a meal with it or under 150 calories if you’re eating it as a snack.  Pay close attention to the list of ingredients and look for bars with minimally processed, natural ingredients (typically the fewer ingredients the better).  Bars high in fiber and protein will help fill you up and keep you feeling fuller longer!  A couple of my favorite are <a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/desserts-food/power-crunch-bars">Power Crunch Bars</a> and <a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/desserts-food/raw-revolution-100-calorie-organic-live-food-bars">Raw Revolution 100 Calorie Bars</a>.</p>
<h2>Replacing Water And Other Drinks With Sports Drinks</h2>
<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-4494" style="border: 0pt none;" title="Unhealthy Eating Habits" src="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Unhealthy-Eating-Habits-300x241.jpg" alt="Unhealthy Eating habits" width="300" height="241" />The first thing most people reach for when trying to reduce the amount of soda they drink is sports drinks.  They taste better than water and are full of vitamins and minerals so they got to be healthy right?  Not exactly!</p>
<p>Many sports drinks can contain as much sugar and calories as the soda they’re replacing.  As a matter of fact, one 20oz bottle of a leading regular sports drink contains more sugar than what the American Heart Association recommends for an entire day.</p>
<p>But, that doesn’t mean you’re stuck drinking boring ol’ water all the time.  There are many sugar and calorie free sports drinks on the market or you can try making your own flavored drink- just take a glass of water and add some berries, orange slices, cucumber or lemon.</p>
<h2>Following New Fad Diets</h2>
<p>Unfortunately, fad diets still pop up on a regular basis and they are increasingly being backed by celebrities and bogus promises of rapid weight loss.  From HCG to <a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/diets/cleanses-detoxes-fasts">detoxes</a> to only eating foods that are the color purple, these fad diets are not only worthless for long-term weight loss, they can be downright unhealthy!</p>
<p>There’s only one healthy diet that is time-tested and that’s eating healthy foods, being mindful of your caloric intake and consistently following those two principles!  Can you lose weight with the latest fad diets mentioned above?  Sure, but it’s not typically a healthy way to lose weight and you’re likely to regain the weight back when you return to regular eating habits. Instead of making drastic changes to your diet, create healthy eating and exercise <em>habits</em> to lose weight.  Learn how to make healthy lifestyle changes with our free <a href="http://free.low-caloriediet.com/">low calorie diet plan</a>.</p>
<h2>Consuming Fat-Free Foods Thinking They Are Low Calorie</h2>
<p>Many processed foods like chips and crackers that are low in fat contain just as many calories because the fat was replaced with a filler, like sugar or other processed carbs.</p>
<p>Instead of looking for “low fat” alternatives to your favorite foods, simply enjoy the full fat varieties in moderation.  Fat isn’t necessarily the enemy, as long as you don’t exceed your daily limits, and some fats like mono’s and poly’s are actually healthy for you.</p>
<h2>Assuming The Salad You’re Eating Is Healthy</h2>
<p>If you think you’re playing it safe by ordering the salad then you might be doing more harm than good!  In fact, many restaurant salads or those pre-made salad kits at the store can pack as many calories as a Big Mac or more!  The Chicken &amp; Spinach Salad from IHOP, for example, contains 1600 calories!</p>
<p>Salads can be healthy without all the high calorie extras piled on top.  Always ask for the dressing on the side and choose low calorie salad dressings like <a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/extras/newmans-fat-sesame-ginger-dressing">Newman’s Own Low Fat Sesame Ginger Dressing</a>. Go easy on the cheese and croutons and when applicable choose grilled chicken over the breaded or fried varieties.  Check out these <a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/low-calorie/10-delicious-calorie-salad-ideas">low calorie salad</a> tips to create a tasty salad without all the calories!</p>
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		<title>Don’t Feel Like Being Active?  Read This!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 10:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tory McBroom</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Two inspirational stories to help you get off the couch and burning more calories no matter what you’re physical condition is! We all have days where we don’t feel like working out.  We’re too tired or we simply lack the motivation to get off the...</p><p><a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/articles/health/dont-feel-like-exercising">Don’t Feel Like Being Active?  Read This!</a></p>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Two inspirational stories to help you get off the couch and burning more calories no matter what you’re physical condition is!</strong></p>
<p>We all have days where we don’t feel like working out.  We’re too tired or we simply lack the motivation to get off the couch and do something.</p>
<p>Then there are those who simply don’t let anything hold them back.  They don’t care what condition they are in, how old they are or whether they have a physical handicap.</p>
<p>They make no excuses at all!  Instead, they fight through and reach their goals no matter what!</p>
<p>Which leads me to the inspirational stories of two very special people &#8211; <strong>Corina Gutierrez</strong> and <strong>John Deegan.</strong></p>
<p>Corina was born with a rare disease called Osteogenesis Imperfecta, also known as brittle bone disease, which has left her with extremely fragile bones.  As a result of this disease, she has been in a wheelchair for years, has experienced more than 200 fractures in her life and was not expected to live past 7 years.</p>
<p>So, what’s the point of all of this?  Corina is now 32 years old and teaches <a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/amzn/zumba">Zumba Fitness</a> classes! And she does it all from her wheelchair, offering inspiration and hope to people from all walks of life.</p>
<p>Want to read more about Corina? Check out this inspirational <a href="http://blogs.webmd.com/pamela-peeke-md/2011/08/read-this-the-next-time-you-dont-feel-like-getting-active.html" target="_blank">article</a> Pamela Peeke, MD wrote about her meeting with Corina at the Zumba Fitness Instructors conference and check out Corina’s Zumba Fitness <a href="https://www.zumba.com/en-US/profiles/128099/corina-gutierrez/" target="_blank">profile</a>.</p>
<p>Next up is a man named John Deegan.  John won <em>The Most Inspirational Body Transformation Of The Year</em> Award over at Tom Venuto’s  <a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/go/burnfat">Burn The Fat, Feed The Muscle</a> Blog.</p>
<p>And the award was certainly justified as John lost 34 pounds in just 98 days and lost 6 inches around his waist. But, it’s not that he was so successful losing weight, it’s that he did it at 61 years old, with two bad hips, using two canes and has bone on bone arthritis!  You can read more about John’s story <a href="http://www.low-caloriediet.com/go/inspiration">here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>So, what can we learn from these two individuals who have seemingly denied all odds and grabbed life by the horns?</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Next time you don’t feel like working out or don’t think you can physically do it, remember that the only thing holding you back is yourself!</li>
<li>The majority of us have some sort of physical ailment.  Don’t let that hinder you!  Talk to a doctor to see what you CAN do and forget about what you CAN’T do.</li>
<li>In both of these examples, not only did they mentally feel better after being active, but they physically felt better, as well.  So, get up and get moving so you can feel your best both mentally and physically!</li>
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