Do you often find yourself wondering what food to cook, how to cook it, and even that dreaded question—how much of it? It’s a daily struggle for all of us, but need not be with our food horoscope. Satisfaction is only a click away!
Aries
Nuts may be heart-healthy, but beware of wanton snacking today -- just two handfuls equate to 525 calories! Munch on pistachios if you must get nutty. Two handfuls contain just 159 calories and, freeing them from their shells slows you down.
Taurus
Mindless entertainment makes for mindless overeating. You're likely to take in 288 more calories by eating in front of the TV than you would from dining at the table. So switch off tonight, and read a book as you eat your chicken pot pies or Beef-A Roni. Then go for a walk -- you may actually make this a habit.
Gemini
You already know that winning the battle of the bulge takes great dedication and sacrifice. Still, giving up making your beloved maple mousse or asparagus soup may be asking too much. Don't panic! Replace the heavy cream in those recipes with condensed milk or plain fat-free yogurt and your old faves can take on a new, healthier spin.
Cancer
Shed your shell today and keep yourself open to interesting health choices, like making quinoa a steady part of your diet. This whole grain is packed with fiber and protein -- and it only takes a little to fill you up quickly. Use it instead of rice with stir-fry meals or cook with water and orange juice for 15 minutes for a quick and healthy snack.
Leo
You may have an urge to party in a more sophisticated manner tonight, like an evening at a cool martini bar. A good martini begins and ends with the quality of vodka or gin used, so don't skimp. After that, your choices are endless, from the classic shaken not stirred to something more out there, like double fudge or oyster.
Virgo
Today is a great cheese day with a vast selection of pineapple/jalapeno, roasted red pepper, cinnamon pear and dirty martini cheeseballs to choose from. On the other hand, it could be as bad as finding that they're all slightly misshapen and made by some guy named Schweddy. Good luck!
Libra
Today is good for getting some thinking done. Getting away from the family cacophony for even just an hour does wonders for your mental health. Brew some fine chamomile or Japanese sage-spearmint tea to take along with you to a hideaway of your choice. The soothing effects of the tea facilitate the navel-gazing process.
Scorpio
Putting things under a microscope could reveal nefarious secrets just under the surface. Read the labels on some of your favorite foods and you find yogurt packed with sugar -- and ketchup filthy with high fructose corn syrup. Now apply that same eagle eye to the documents for that bridge in Yemen someone wants to sell you.
Sagittarius
You're diligent about leading a healthy lifestyle, so there's no need to get intellectual about the foods you eat today. Permitting yourself small treats is the essence of a healthy life! So don't feel guilty if a bowl of New England clam chowder has butter in it. It's not like you eat it every day, so enjoy, and hit the gym tomorrow.
Capricorn
You may discover today that the ideas of your more flighty friends aren't as bird-brained as they seem. You're surprised to learn that that the wilted dandelion salad with sun-dried tomato relish and rose petal soup they have for lunch to be intensely delicious -- and now you want to have lunch with them on a regular basis.
Aquarius
A little creative thinking could put an end to the hunger pangs that threaten to torpedo your diet. Try replacing plain noodles or spaghetti with buckwheat pasta. It's high in fiber and protein, two nutrients that jack up its satiation effect. Then you should eat a lot less starches and more of the steamed veggies in a balsamic vinegar reduction.
Pisces
The madness of the frenetic Saturday household may become too much today as you're overwhelmed with overstimulation. You may need to sneak off and pound down a couple of stiff shots -- of soothing lemon balm or ashwagandha tea, that is. It's good for what ails you.
