http://www.sheknows.com/authors/michele-dudash/articles Wed, 22 Jun 2011 12:54:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/834211/lose-weight-with-the-myplate-food-guide After years of following the food pyramid, the USDA recently changed its look with the new MyPlate food guide icon. Following this new guide can help you fill your plate wisely and may even help you lose weight, too. Try these diet tips on for size. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/834211/lose-weight-with-the-myplate-food-guide Michele Dudash Tue, 24 May 2011 09:37:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/830799/22-healthy-high-protein-snacks The task of ramping up an exercise routine, recuperating from surgery or building a healthy baby while pregnant, may leave you searching for new ideas to include more protein into your diet. http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/830799/22-healthy-high-protein-snacks Michele Dudash Wed, 11 May 2011 12:04:00 -0700 http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/830795/low-calorie-ways-to-stay-hydrated-this-summer The summer season brings rising temperatures, bright sunshine and active people in the great outdoors. These factors can zap your hydration status, leaving you searching for the nearest thirst-quenching fix. While water may be the best source of hydration, these healthy low-calorie concoctions will also do the trick. http://www.sheknows.com/health-and-wellness/articles/830795/low-calorie-ways-to-stay-hydrated-this-summer Michele Dudash