Spice up your dinner time with these tasty tacos!

Healthy meals don't have to be boring and tasteless. This delectable recipe for soft tacos will prove that you can maintain your waistline while adding some Mexican punch to your dinner table!

All too often I hear people say, "I'm on a diet. Just chicken and steamed broccoli for me!" or something along those lines. Don't get me wrong, those two things can be extremely tasty, but they can get incredibly boring! For sure a diet of chicken breast and steamed broccoli will help you to lose weight, if anyone can stick to just that! I find that the best way to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle, happily, would be to have flavourful meals!

Like this recipe for Soft Tacos with Spicy Chicken from Health.com! It's full of delicious ingredients that pack a punch like fresh oregano, red onions, dark beer, cilantro and chipotle chiles! At only 225 calories and 5 grams of fibre per serving, it's a tasty way to get a shot of flavour and a does of fibre in one meal! Add some PGX into the mix and you'll be sure to get your daily fibre quota filled!

If these chicken soft tacos don't quite make you dance, Health.com shares seven other tasty taco recipes! Enjoy!

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If you're looking to maintain healthy kitchen habits, we've got a tip for you!

Stay healthy and plan your meals in advance of course!

Life gets busy. Plain and simple. Eating healthy sounds easy in theory, but in practise, it takes some effort. You have to purchase all the healthy ingredients and snacks and then it seems that once they are in your home, they still require you to work and wonder what to whip up! It's that daily question busy pofessionals often have a very small window of time to figure out before bedtime: "What should I have for dinner?"

With a little bit of effort, this is a question that you can always have the answer to in advance. How? By creating a weekly meal plan! This may sound tedious but trust me when I say that it will be worth the effort... and it doesn't have to be boring. Ann Danilevich of BC Living explains How to Create Meal Plan. From planning meals and choosing recipes to creating your menu display, she shares all her details with BC Living Online!

So take some time to plan and you'll have one less thing to stress about! A little organization goes a long way! ;)

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Enjoy this tasty dessert without worrying about your waistline!

You may be surprised to know that you and your family can enjoy a sumptious treat without worrying about spoiling those healthy eating habits! Eating Well Magazine has a crunchy treat that kids and grown ups will both be clamoring for!

Double Nut & Date Tassies!

I love dessert! Unfortunately, it seems to be the part of a feast that often goes straight to our waistlines! Well, this two-bite pecan tart will satisfy that sweet tooth in guilt-free style! 93 calories per tart isn't bad for such a decadent little dessert!

For more tasty recipes visit Eating Well Magazine online. Don't forget to get your daily intake of fibre! Try adding PGX Daily Singles to your dessert for an extra healthy kick of fibre!

Enjoy and have a happy New Year!

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There's an app for that! Change your eating habits for the better with help from PGX and The Eatery app.

Empower yourself with the tools you need to achieve your weight loss goals!

Now a days, there's pretty much an app for everything. Whether it's for Facebook, Twitter, or that awesome app that tells you the name of the song that's playing on the radio, smart phones and their applications play a large part in how we socialize and spend our free time. So, why not start using one to help you lose weight!

Allow me to introduce (drum roll, please), The Eatery! Getting started is easy: Just take a picture of your food (don't forget to sprinkle your PGX on top or into the mix!), rate your meal on how healthy it is, and record how much of your meal you ate. Then invite your friends to follow you for support, encouragement, or to strive for the same goals along side you. As The Eatery says, "You never have to eat alone." Finally, The Eatery will provide you with feeback and stats on your eating habits, forcing you to see the facts on what you've been eating - this, maybe more than anything, will push you to eat healthier.

Why we like The Eatery:

It gives you a sense of community by allowing your friends to follow your progress, and vice versa. You can achieve your goals together, and have a buddy (or multiple!) to support and encourage you on your weight loss journey!

Have you used this app or something similar to help you achieve your weight loss goals? Let us know in the comments below.

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Make smart choices at meal times. Fill up on the good stuff!

How much space does 400 calories occupy in the stomach?

I truly dislike the thought of dieting. But with a looming deadline to fit into a costume that doesn't quite zip up all the way for a performance, I really have no choice but to make a conscious effort to change my eating habits.

What is it about diets that have people dreading them? Hunger? Cravings? Guess what?! You don't need to feel hungry when you are making the change for a healthier lifestyle. And if you aren't feeling hungry, you will most likely have fewer cravings as well! There is no need to fear healthy eating! All we need to do is learn how to make smart choices. If we look for low calorie but dense foods full of nutrients and fibre (think low-GI foods), we'll definitely be better off! Take a look at what 400 calories of various foods look like in the stomach!

Add PGX to your food and the fibre will help you feel full and you won't feel the "diet hunger and cravings." Right now you you can get a free BONUS pack of PGX Singles with purchase of PGX Daily in Canadian stores! Stay healthy everyone; make smart food choices and be sure to get your daily dose of fibre!

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