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  1. New blog post: Exercising is all in the words http://blog.advantagediets.com/?p=24
  2. New blog post: Are you an Extrovert or Introvert? - Who could influence how you eat. http://blog.advantagediets.com/?p=19
  3. Have U tried quinoa? Great grain, cooks up like rice, but has more protein than other cereal grains. Make a pilaf with it. Add to dishes
  4. @debbiegarner Debbie, pls try following me at @RobertaSWennik. Twitter screwed up this acct and I had to open a new one.
  5. Brown fat may be the answer to weight loss. Check it out at http://tiny.cc/0bgXU. It's body fat that burns quickly. White fat is stored.
  6. FDA is warning people to avoid pistachios due to the salmonella outbreak. Go to http://www.foodsafety.gov/ to keep up to date on food safety
  7. Go to http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/03/090329205457.htm to read the whole story. Will there be enough omega3s left for us?
  8. Fact: cows give off a lot of methane gas possibly increasing greenhouse gases. If fed omega-3 rich fish oils, the emission decreases. ...
  9. Researchers found that we can resist temptation when we've been successful at resisting it in similar situations. We learn from experience.
  10. The FDA has issued a recall on pistachios contaminated with salmonella. Visit http://www.fda.gov/opacom/7alerts.html for more info.
  11. Taking a calcium supplement? Choose calcium citrate over the cheaper calcium carbonate. It's better absorbed.
  12. I tried TVP tonight - an interesting protein substitute. As long as you're not expecting ground beef, it's got possibilities.
  13. Dreyer's "Dibs", little ice cream bon-bons are a great way to enjoy dessert. 1 or 2 can satisfy the sweet tooth w/ just a few calories.
  14. Moderate walking speed: A recent study says brisk walk is 1000 steps every 10 minutes. Try to get 3 sessions a day. Have you walked today?
  15. How exciting. I've just created my own WordPress account with the help of a really nice guy. Now it's a matter of learning how to use it.
  16. Trying to budget food expenses? Trader Joe's has very reasonably priced foods. Get their shopper's guide and preplan your visit.
  17. Tried fava beans? They have a rich, buttery taste. Full of fiber. High in protein. Use in salads, soups, stews. Trader Joe's carries them.
  18. Weigh in- What do you think has caused the obesity epidemic in the US? Top on my list -lack of physical activity. Did you get 30 mins today?
  19. There are great ways to get your fiber - beans and legumes are very high in fiber, along with whole grains, vegs and fruit.
  20. Splenda just came out with a new product - Splenda + fiber. Unfortunately, 1 gm per packet is a far cry from a goal of 25-35 grams per day.