Chicken salad is delicious year round, but it’s especially good when the weather warms and summer barbecues leave you with lots of left-over grilled chicken breasts! As good as the standard chicken salad recipe may be, sometimes it’s fun to switch it up and add a little variety to those chicken salad sandwiches.

Here are 5 delicious recipes that are low in fat, but certainly not on flavor!

Light Curried Chicken Salad (Ellie Krieger)

Ingredients:
1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast…Read full post

Turns out the saying, “out of sight, out of mind” applies to weight loss and healthy eating, too! A recent study among college students (some of the worst eaters out there) found when healthy produce was placed closer to participants, more of the fruit and vegetables were eaten. And when fruit was kept nearby in a clear open bowl, more of it was eaten than when placed in a covered, opaque bowl. Interesting!

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According to the most recent salary survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, the average starting salary for a Class of 2012 graduate is $44,442 – not too shabby. In fact, it’s up about 4 percent from last year!

Of course, starting salary varies by major, and it probably comes as no surprise that business majors are making more than education majors (not that it necessarily should be!). Here’s a list of the highest-paying bachelor’s degrees by academic…Read full post

President Obama unveiled a new food initiative aimed at increasing food security in developing African nations and lifting 50 million people out of poverty over the next decade.

He outlined the initiative on Friday, kicking off the weekend’s G-8 summit:

“The government cannot and should not do this alone. This has to be all hands on deck. Reducing malnutrition and hunger around the world advances international peace and security. As the wealthiest nation on earth, I believe the United States has…Read full post

Miranda Lambert isn’t going to turn into one of those stick-thin women in Hollywood anytime soon. The country star talks body image and embracing your curves in her latest interview with Self Magazine, revealing she’s not like every other woman in the industry! She’s happy and confident with her size 8 body, and quite frankly, she’s just happy to eat!

“Really skinny actresses make me hungry. I see them and think, ‘Honey, you need to eat!’ I’m…Read full post

Usually when we think of Corona, we think sandy beaches, sunlight and summer! Corona Extra is encouraging you to find your own beach, and now Corona’s “Win Your Beach” Summer Promotion is underway!

Just pick up specially marked packages of Corona and look for the code inside to enter for a chance to win or visit coronawinyourbeach.com for more details. It shows us once again that when you grab Corona Extra, no matter where you are, you can find your beach.

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Protein is an important part of a healthy diet, and meat is one of the best sources of the muscle-building nutrient! But as you are probably fully aware, meat can be expensive, especially when you’re feeding a family. Luckily, you don’t have to eat meat to get your protein in; in fact, Americans seem to be catching on: According to the USDA, Americans are eating less meat on average (from 184 pounds per person in 2004 to 166 pounds…Read full post

Believe it or not, there is proper locker room etiquette, and apparently a lot of people don’t know the basic rules to follow (judging by the average gym experience)! The gym is a public place, and a place where most people aren’t to excited to be at in the first place. So make it as pleasant as possible for everyone by following these simple, courteous locker room rules:

1. Don’t hog the space! If you’re the only one in the…Read full post

Think sugar-free gum is harmless? Not when it comes to your teeth! Sure, too much sugar can wreak havoc on your teeth, but new evidence suggests sugar-free gum isn’t much, if any, safer.

According to research published in the British Dental Journal, little evidence exits to show that sugar-free sweeteners, like xylitol and sorbitol, are better than sugar when it comes to your teeth, and could cause more damage if ingested with acidic additives like preservatives or flavorings.

Researchers say…Read full post

Need a little extra motivation to hit the gym today? Well, here you go! At 45 years old, Dara Torres is as motivational as they come. She’s training to make her sixth Olympic swim team at London’s Summer Games, despite just recovering from a major knee surgery, losing her swim coach to a rare blood disorder, and even being the oldest female Olympic swimmer – ever.

In a recent interview with Health, the swimmer revealed what it’s…Read full post