Useful Sites & Information

[Curious]

Post your links to sites here to share. :D

[janster]

Here's the one site that I had Bookkmarked. I can't take credit for it though, and I can't remember who found it, but thanks to whomever--it's a great site!

http://www.obesitysanswer.com/

Hugs,
LS :)

[Vowel Lady]

This is a wonderful website originated by a Weight Watchers member.
She reviews foods that are helpful for those trying to lose weight.
She gives point values and other information:

www.hungrygirl.com

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[janster]

I'm posting Mari's thread cuz I think it's really cool!! :)

http://www.mypyramidtracker.gov

Hugs,
LS

[Jo*mar]

http://www.whfoods.com/foodstoc.php



130 foods that can serve as the basis of your Healthiest Way of Eating. Links to the articles about these foods also.

Of course, there are many other nutritious foods other than those that we have included on our list that we feel are wonderful, health-promoting foods; if there are other whole foods - such as fruits, vegetables, nuts/seeds, whole grains, etc - that you like, by all means enjoy them. Just because a food is not on our list doesn't mean that we don't think that it can be included in a diet geared towards the Healthiest Way of Eating as long as it is a whole, natural, nutrient-rich food.

[bizi]

Super foods from www.sparkpeople.com (http://www.sparkpeople.com)
Here come the SUPER FOODS!

These foods benefit the body in so many ways. They power your brain, and correctly and efficiently fuel your body. Super foods fight infection, enhance your immune system, and protect against diseases such as osteoporosis, heart disease, certain cancers, diabetes, and respiratory infections.

Include them often when planning your meals and snacks (http://www.sparkpeople.com/myspark/search_results.asp?site_search_term=snacks).

Vegetables
asparagus
artichokes
avocados
Red, yellow, and orange peppers
Mushrooms
Romaine Lettuce
Carrots, baby and regular
Kale and other greens
Garlic
Onions
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Sweet potatoes
Spinach
Green onions
Winter squash
Cabbage
Beets
Tomatoes

Fruits
Apples
Red grapefruit
Melons, any kind
Dried apricots
Red grapes
Prunes
Oranges
Berries, any kind

Dairy
Skim or 1% milk
Low fat yogurt with active cultures
Low fat cottage cheese
Meats and Seafood
Fresh fish, unbreaded
Salmon, canned or fresh
Tuna, canned or fresh
Lean, fresh beef, poultry or pork
Eggs
Soup beans, caned or dried
Veggie burgers
Nuts and seeds

Grains
100% whole wheat bread, bagels, pitas
Whole wheat pasta
Cornmeal
Millet
Bulgur
Brown rice
Whole wheat pancake mix
Oatmeal
Shredded Wheat
Dry cereal with >3 grams fiber
Low fat Triscuit crackers
Wasa fiber (http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/reference_fiber.asp) rye crackers

Miscellaneous
Extra virgin olive oil
Black olives
Dark (not milk) chocolate
Green tea
Salsa
Calcium-fortified juice

[bizi]

Superfruits - a chart with the major beneficial actions color coded

http://www.superfruits.org/benefits/
__________________
Jo

[bizi]

http://www.nutritiondata.com/

breaks down different datas on your foods that you eat, vitamins etc.