Articles filed under Smithson, Toby

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  Herbs, spices boost flavor sans the sodium Aug 10, 2011 12:00 AM
  How much sodium do you consume each day? Most likely, too much. Summer is a great time to get into the habit of putting down the salt shaker. It's easy now because so many fresh, garden-grown herbs are available. At first you might miss the salt, but over a few weeks you'll grow to enjoy the lively flavors of herbs and spices.
  

   
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  Sensible road-trip snacks Jul 12, 2011 12:00 AM
  Summer offers a great time to hit the road with friends or family. But from disruptions in your sleep schedule to changes in your diet, a long road trip can wreak havoc on your body. Before you head out of town, plan to bring some sensible snacks to keep calorie intake in check and make truck stop diners and fast food joints less of a temptation.
  

   
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  Cut calories, exercise to beat beer belly Jun 7, 2011 12:00 AM
  “What can I do about this beer belly?” is a question I frequently hear from men. And some of them don't even drink much beer. While it is true that beer is loaded with calories, it is excess calories from everything in your diet — food and drink — that results in that pudgy gut.
  

   
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  Are you getting the calcium you need? May 2, 2011 12:00 AM
  Bloating? Gas? Those results are enough to keep people who are lactose intolerant away from what they really need — calcium. Being lactose intolerant means your body does not easily digest the sugar — lactose — found in dairy products. That category certainly includes a broad spectrum of foods.