Alive & Well

DON'T SAY DIET

Peanut oil weighs down ginger dressing

Many Benihana fans have tried to crack the code behind the Japanese steakhouse's ginger dressing. Chef and copycat cookbook author Todd Wilbur claims that his version comes closer to the real thing than any other recipe out there. Crunching the numbers on Wilbur's recipe, I found that two tablespoons of Benihana's dressing contain about 84 calories and 7.7 grams of fat, and the restaurant's servings are probably more generous than that.

KATHY'S WEIGHT-LOSS JOURNEY

More than a year ago, Alive & Well Editor Kathy Manweiler reached her weight-loss goal and began sharing her experience with readers through articles in The Wichita Eagle. The stories below will let you see what some of Kathy's journey was like.

Part 1: Junk isn't a food group for me anymore
Part 2: Online examples can help you stay on track
Part 3: How to win a wrestling match with the munchies
Part 4: This former couch potato finds the athlete inside
Part 5: Goodbye, plus sizes; hello, shopping
Part 6: Top diets are too tough for most to follow
Part 7: Standing firm
Part 8: Healthy habits can slip away under pressue

Healthy Living

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Live Pink for Health a lunch with a cause - 09/18/2008 01:40 AM
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Five fun ways to lose the baby weight - 09/16/2008 01:38 AM
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Make sure your child's backpack fits - 09/16/2008 06:45 AM
BY KAREN SHIDELER The Wichita Eagle