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The authors of the Full Plate Diet and Lifestyle Center of America have teamed up to bring you this blog post, which is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Our goal is to show you how easy it is to live a healthier, more energetic, and fuller life. However, for ethical and practical reasons we cannot provide diagnosis or treatment of any illness or health condition. To this end we strongly urge you to always check with your physician or health care provider before starting a diet, exercise, or health program.

Quick Lunch Idea: Progresso High Fiber Soups

Posted by Michelle Jones on 15 March 2010 | 0 Comments

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Let's give a hand of applause to Progresso for being a leader in making their new High Fiber Soups available at your local supermarket. For just $1.50, you can purchase a can of soup boasting 7g of fiber per serving (each can has 2 servings). With flavors such as Creamy Tomato Basil, Hearty Vegetable and Noodle, Chicken Tuscany, and Homestyle Minestrone there's enough variety for even the pickiest taste buds. And surprisingly enough, I liked all of the flavors tried thus far (which says a lot considering I find most commercial soups disgusting, to say the least).

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Quite Possibly the Easiest Way to Win $100 Dollars

Posted by Dan Braun on 12 March 2010 | 0 Comments

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Next time you eat out: order, snap, post and win.

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Can Apples Become Pears?

Posted by Teresa Sherard, MD on 12 March 2010 | 0 Comments

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It seems like pears have a real health advantage, so you may be wondering, "Is it possible to change into a pear if I'm an apple?"  Well, not really, but apples can become healthy if they learn to listen to what their body is telling them.  There are several factors involved in where fat is deposited on our bodies - gender, genes, diet, exercise and stress levels are a few.  The first two we can't control, but we can affect the last three.

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Soup In a Blender

Posted by Sid Lloyd on 10 March 2010 | 0 Comments

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How to Get 40+ Grams of Fiber a Day

Posted by Diana Fleming, PhD, LDN on 9 March 2010 | 0 Comments

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If your daily fiber intake tends to be around 10 -12 grams, you don't want to go from 10 to 40 in one day. You wouldn't hurt yourself medically speaking if you do, but you could end up with serious social challenges....not to mention some unpleasant physical discomfort. So, let me suggest, on behalf of the author team, two different approaches to getting to your 40 grams of fiber a day. These are not etched in stone or research based, just reasonable suggestions.

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When It Comes To Fat, Pear Trumps Apple

Posted by Teresa Sherard, MD on 4 March 2010 | 0 Comments

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If, "a moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips" has been the story of your life, cheer up because it may be an indicator of good health. 

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What Do I Do With Flaxseeds?

Posted by Diana Fleming, PhD, LDN on 3 March 2010 | 0 Comments

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That's a really good question because, even though flaxseeds have been around since the beginning of mankind, they are new to the American eating scene, and definitely not mainstream at this point. So let me give you some tips.

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Road Warrior 50-Yard Fiber Dash at Houston Hobby

Posted by Sid Lloyd on 2 March 2010 | 0 Comments

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So I'm coming in to Houston Hobby from Orlando on my way to Oklahoma City.  I'm arriving at Houston Hobby gate 20 and am scheduled to leave out of gate 51 in about 40 minutes. I'm really hungry and need to get some fiber but I don't have a lot of time. The easy choice? Mexican! Sure enough, right past gate 21 as I'm hustling to gate 51 is a small food court. And there is a Pappasitos' stand. Yum!

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Losing Weight: Easy As 1, 2, 3!

Posted by Stuart Seale, MD on 26 February 2010 | 4 Comments

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When we take on any challenge, it helps to break it down into small, easy to accomplish steps. This process works well for weight loss also. Here are a few highly effective ways to take off extra pounds. This is just to get you started. Use your imagination - I'm sure you'll come up with great ideas of your own.  

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Diabetes: Breakfast Fruit Made Easy

Posted by Teresa Sherard, MD on 25 February 2010 | 1 Comments

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Cherries, strawberries, pears, and luscious peaches are some of the fruits those with diabetes may enjoy for breakfast.   Our last blog talked about diabetic friendly cereals.  Try adding these delicious treats to your whole grain cereals to boost the fiber content. 

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