ARTICLES BY ROCCO DISPIRITO

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Lighter take on game day classic: Popcorn chicken

The big game on Super Bowl Sunday usually brings with it big eats.

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Guilt-free celebrations with alcohol-free sangria

Like so many people, I use the start of the new year to assess my life and zero in on all the things I want to change. For 2012, I want to focus on being healthier, continue exercising, maintain a healthy weight, and spend more time with family and friends.

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A beef Wellington that won't stop your heart

For Christmas this year, I didn't ask Santa for a new sweater, tie or even my two front teeth. I just wanted a richly satisfying holiday dinner that wouldn't make me gain weight.

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For healthier holiday, try Christmas pork

In many ways, I'm a totally different person today than I was seven years ago.

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Beef can be part of healthy diet

Simply put - I am a very happy carnivore. Life without beef would be... depressing.

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Fill up on soup to help slim down

For all sorts of reasons, soup tops my list of quick and convenient meals.

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Don't let boring chicken be the death of your diet

Skinless chicken breasts have become the new cottage cheese - the ubiquitous base upon which so many weight-loss diets are built.

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A better-than-butter summer corn

I love summertime. Even more than that, I love summer food.

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