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10-Best Breakfast Cereals
By Susan L. Burke, MS, RD/LD,CDE
Everyone knows me -- the breakfast cereal Queen! I cannot live without my cereal in the morning.
Like some who crave their chocolate,...
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10 Best Foods For Women
By Glenn Mueller
Though everyone would probably benefit from following a healthy meal plan, nutritional requirements do tend to vary by age and gender. Women have specific...
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10 Heart-Healthy Eating Tips
Our bodies rely on carbohydrates, fiber, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals, as well as water. We obtain these from the food we eat. In the right amounts, these...
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2 Steps To A Tighter Butt, Toned Legs!
No butts about it... the majority of us aren't very keen on the shape of our backsides. The shameful bottom line, according to a newsletter survey: 1 of every 20...
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You're 3 Steps From Leaner Legs!
By Raphael Calzadilla, BA, CPT, ACE
There are only two options regarding commitment. You're either IN or you're OUT. There's no such thing as life in-between.
--...
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5 Ways to Beat Insomnia
"The worst thing in the world is to try to sleep and not to." -- F. Scott Fitzgerald
Being an insomniac is never a good thing, unless, of course, you are referring to...
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7 Super 400-Calorie Fast Food Lunches
By Kathleen Aicardi
How many calories does the average American need to consume each day? A national survey sponsored by the International Food Information...
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Antioxidants: What They Are and How to Get Them
by Sue Gilbert, M.S., Nutritionist
Free radicals are the by-product of a normal and necessary event -- the burning of oxygen by your...
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Apple-Oat Muffins
The shredded apple adds moisture to the muffins. You'll find that the batter fills the muffin cups more than most recipes, but it shouldn't overflow in the oven....
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Apple Pancakes
INGREDIENTS
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground...
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Apricot Pork Chops
Peach preserves or orange marmalade can be used instead of apricot preserves. Serve these tangy chops with a dressed baked potato and sugar snap peas.
INGREDIENTS
Cooking...
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Atkins diet beats rivals in weight-loss matchup
Updated: 4:44 p.m. PT March 6, 2007
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Back Exercises: Stretch and Strengthen
I've injured my lower back (sacroiliac). What exercises can I do to strengthen it?
--marcus
I want a firmer stomach, but I have a back injury that stops...
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Better Legs A Short Workout Away!
By Raphael Calzadilla, BA, CPT, ACE
The value of anything is based directly on the effort needed to obtain it. Having the good things in life instantly, even if it...
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Black Bean & Chorizo Chili
The smoky chipotle chiles and Spanish chorizo sausage combine to give this chili a kick.
INGREDIENTS
1 (7-ounce) can chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
Cooking...
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BMI doesn't work to gauge excess fat in athletes
Reuters Health
Friday, March 16, 2007
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Bouncing Back from Pregnancy
By Carolina Diaz-Bordon
Pregnancy and overwhelming emotions go hand in hand. While intense feelings of joy, excitement and anticipation begin to grow inside you, so does...
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Butter substitute?
What's the best low-fat type of butter substitute. I LOVE butter and almost hope you advise me to simply use miniscule portions of it when I must absolutely have it (on fresh warm...
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Chain Restaurants Charged with Promoting 'X-Treme' Eating
By Center for Science in the Public Interest
Updated: March 28, 2007
A 2,000-calorie appetizer. A 2,000-calorie main course. Another...
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Chicken Tenders with Apricots and Sautéed Spinach
INGREDIENTS
Serve over couscous or rice.
5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders...
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Citrus Chicken
This spicy sauce works equally well with fish or pork.
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind
2 tablespoons fresh lime...
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Cleaning out the fridge: Toss these food myths
‘Fresh’ and ‘natural’ foods not always healthier for you
Very interesting...you may be surprised with what you are about to find...
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Color Your World: Best Fruit & Veggie Picks
By Susan L. Burke, MS, RD/LD,CDE
Mother Nature is so smart! Each year I’m reminded how sweet her wisdom is to color fruits and vegetables...
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Corn oil products can claim heart benefit
Reuters Health
Tuesday, March 27, 2007
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Crumb-Topped French Toast
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup skim milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup cornflake crumbs...
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Kelly Ripa gained an amazing 80 pounds in her last pregnancy and was back to her svelte physique in weeks. I gained more than 80 pounds in each of my pregnancies, but I kept that weight and more on for...
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The Dream Team: Dairy vs. Soy
Can adding more dairy or soy help you lose weight?
Lynn Grieger, RD, CDE
Like it or not, losing weight comes down to calories. Most soy milk is fortified with calcium...
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Deep Breathing for Stress Relief
By Harvard Health Publications
Breathe in deeply to a count of four and out again slowly. There. Don’t you feel calmer?
Most of us are familiar with the term...
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Dig In: We've Got 5 Diet-Friendly Desserts
By Carolina Diaz-Bordon
Goodbye sweet days of chocolate cake, sayonara my beautiful banana split, farewell my flavorful flan, and hasta la vista my...
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By Shawn McKee
Losing weight is difficult. It takes healthy eating, exercise, commitment and support. Couples support each other through all sorts of lifestyle changes, such as marriage, a career...
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Do Early Growth Spurts Protect Against Bad Cholesterol?
Finding suggests adult heart disease may have roots in childhood
HealthDay
Thursday, March 1, 2007
THURSDAY, March 1 (HealthDay News)...
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Do I Really Have to Give Up Butter?
What's the best low-fat type of butter substitute. I LOVE butter and almost hope you advise me to simply use miniscule portions of it when I...
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Does Exercise Increase Appetite?
How to keep your calorie intake down
Provided By: Berkeley Wellness
Many people fear that exercise will do just that, and that the calories they burn while...
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Snack attack? Don't be tricked by low-fat labels
It's easy to overeat when you think treats are ‘good’ for you
By Brian Wansink, Ph.D.
MSNBC contributor
Updated: 5:28 a.m. PT March 9,...
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Drink a Little, Live a Little Longer?
Another study suggests that light alcohol intake, especially wine, boosts health
HealthDay
Thursday, March 1, 2007
THURSDAY, March 1 (HealthDay News)...
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Eat Your Heart Healthy
By Shawn McKee
Heart disease is still the No. 1 cause of death in the U.S. Women are no exception, but it seems that most are unaware of their risk. It's more a problem for...
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Eating for Optimal Health
Nourish your mind and body
by Heidi McIndoo, MS RD LDN
You are what you eat, in more ways than one. Subsisting on fat-laden fries, sugar-filled drinks, and...
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Exercise Helps Slow Smokers' Lung Function Decline
Activity levels tied to 21% drop in new cases of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
HealthDay
By Robert Preidt
Thursday, March 1, 2007...
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Good Fats vs. Bad Fats
By Susan L. Burke, MS, RD/LD,CDE
Are you stuck in the '70s, and afraid of fat? Fat-free still registers in some people's psyche as a healthy way to eat. It's time for an...
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Fat-Burning Exercises: Fast 'n Effective!
By Raphael Calzadilla, B.A, CPT, ACE
Motivational speaker and peak performance expert Denis Waitley once said, “Time is the most precious element of...
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Find Motivation For Healthy Habits
By Professor Rick Botelho, Family Physician
How can you improve your healthy habits? Do any of these beliefs ring true for you: Motivation is all you need... It's...
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Fit For Life
Many people assume that getting fatter, weaker and stiffer are inevitable with age. But a growing body of research suggests that much of the decline attributed to aging actually comes from...
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Broccoli
Take a fresh look at this super food
Cut & clean
Place broccoli in a colander and rinse thoroughly under cool running water. Unless stalks are especially tender, cut off the thick...
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Carrots
Give your dinner a health kick with these tasty tips
Best to buy
Look for firm, bright carrots without cracks on the sides or sprouts where the green tops have been removed.
Cut...
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Peanut Butter
Preparation, uses, and tips
In addition to using peanut butter as a sandwich spread, its rich flavor makes it an ideal alternative to cream when thinned with liquid. It can be used to...
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Romaine Lettuce
Out-of-this-world salad is easy when you start with the perfect head of romaine
Best to buy
Look for tightly packed heads with fresh, green leaves that show no sign of wilting...
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Milk
Also indexed as: Acidophilus Milk, Buttermilk, Condensed Milk, Evaporated Milk, Fortified Milk, Goat’s Milk, Guernsey Milk, Homogenized Milk, Jersey Milk, Lactose-Reduced Milk, Organic Milk,...
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Yogurt
Preparation, uses, and tips
Yogurt can be a simple, wholesome snack, eaten with fresh fruit, nuts, or hearty bread. It is a healthy substitute in recipes calling for sour cream, even...
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Get Results from Your Workout
I do 50 push-ups and 50 sit-ups a night, every night for the past month, but haven't been able to see any improvements at all. Is there something I'm doing wrong,...
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Soda: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
By Susan Burke MS, RD, LD/N, CDE
How bad is soda? Not only does it bloat your waistline, it shrinks your wallet. Your body doesn't like soda -- soda pushes...
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Grilled Chicken and Roasted Red Pepper Sandwiches with Fontina Cheese
A garlic-herb marinade gives the chicken a flavorful jump start. You can serve an entire quarter or cut each quarter into...
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Grown-up Picky Eaters Club
By Carlin Flora
From Psychology Today
Bob Krause kicks off each day with waffles and a glass of milk, preferably chocolate. Lunch is a package of Lance Toasty Crackers,...
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Cut the Cost of Healthy Foods
Trying to eat a healthier diet can be tough, particularly when you’re on a budget. So often, foods that are not good for us are cheaper than healthy alternatives....
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Hispanic women at higher risk for heart disease
ORLANDO, Fla., March 2 – Hispanic women’s heart disease risk is comparable to the heart disease risk level of Caucasian women who are about a...
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Honey-Ginger Chicken Bites
These bite-sized appetizers are steeped in a mixture of garlic, soy sauce, ginger, citrus, and honey. The marinade is then reduced and used to glaze the chicken....
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Ice Cream May Aid Fertility for Some
By MARILYNN MARCHIONE
AP Medical Writer
Ben & Jerry might help you get pregnant, but not in the usual way. A diet rich in ice cream and other high-fat...
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Is Your Favorite Cereal Really Healthy?
By Susan Burke MS, RD, LD/N, CDE
When I heard the news bite from General Mills about their changing their breakfast cereals to whole grain, I said to myself,...
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Kids Keep Slimmer When in School
It's during summer vacation when many put on too much weight, study finds
HealthDay
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 28 (HealthDay News) -- If you...
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Losing the Last 10 Pounds
Even if you’ve never dieted, you’ve probably heard someone utter this famous calorie-counting complaint: “How do I lose the last 10 pounds?”
Shedding...
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Low vitamin D common in pregnancy
Reuters Health
Thursday, March 1, 2007
Reuters Health
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Low-fat diary enhances weight loss in diabetics
Reuters Health
Friday, March 2, 2007
Reuters Health
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Making the Most of Summer Fruits
This article from LifeScript caught my eye - my taste buds rather - and I just had to post it for you all to enjoy. I love fruits and the weather in my area has been...
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Moderate drinking may benefit elderly men
Reuters Health
Monday, March 5, 2007
Reuters Health
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More walking, less TV help new moms trim down
Reuters Health
Monday, March 26, 2007
Reuters Health
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Obesity May Trigger Earlier Puberty for Girls
Breast development at 9 linked to weight gain in younger years, study finds
HealthDay
By Robert Preidt
Monday, March 5, 2007
HealthDay
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Can you tell me about omega-3 fatty acids? Where can I find them and what do they do? I've heard they're really important.
Omega-3 fatty acids are part of the group of "essential fatty...
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Orange tomatoes better for you?
Special variety contains more easily absorbed antioxidant, scientists say
I found this article after hearing about it on the news and wanted to share it with the rest of...
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Overtraining: When Pushing Hard Is Harmful
By Harvard Health Publications
With so much emphasis placed on increasing physical activity, we hear very little about overtraining. For competitive...
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Physical Benefits of Running
By Michele Batz
Many women probably begin a running program with a physical goal foremost in their minds, like losing weight or toning their legs. These are definitely some...
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Pilates: It's Not As Scary As You Think!
By Liz Caravia
Imagine an exercise program that actually elongates your spine, makes you appear taller, leaner and longer, graces you with a strut that...
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Pump Up Your Passion With Exercise
By Raphael Calzadilla, BA, CPT, ACE
For most of us, the word that best describes working out is BOOOOOOR-ING!
Meanwhile, one of the words that best describes sex...
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Increasing Flexibility
What kind of stretching -- if any -- should I do before I work out? And how can I increase flexibility in my legs? I can barely touch my toes.
You should do minimal stretching...
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Health Benefits & Claims of Enova Oil
Does it aid in weight loss?
Will Enova oil really help me control my weight, as the ads imply?
Maybe a little, if you substitute it for other vegetable...
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Pomegranate Power
Can pomegranate juice help against arthritis?
Can pomegranate juice help against arthritis, as I've read? What about other benefits?
It's too soon to say. A lab study at Case...
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Tight Muscles 7 Tendons
I have a problem with tight muscles/tendons, which extend from my feet to my back. A physical therapist told me that all of my problems began with tight calves. He's given me...
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Raspberry-Orange Sunrises
INGREDIENTS
4 cups fresh orange juice (about 8 oranges)
1 cup frozen unsweetened raspberries
1 1/2 cups semisweet sparkling wine...
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Reaching for Anti-Salt
By Harvard Health Publications
Updated: March 28, 2007
Sure, potassium is important, but don’t fret too much about meeting a recent guideline.
Potassium is an...
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Relaxation Tips That Work!
We all get stressed out once in a while. Tension-producing events can happen anywhere and at any time -- at home, at work, while driving or running errands, when dealing with...
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Resize Your Thighs Workout
by Liz Neporent, MA
Some things, like duct tape and ivory soap, are everyday essentials. They're the tried-and-true standards we can't live without. So it goes...
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Running Up Heart Problems
By Harvard Health Publications
Updated: March 28, 2007
Q. I know that exercise is good for my heart, which is one reason why I took up long-distance running. But I have...
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Sautéed Clams Parmesan
Serve this speedy entrée over angel hair pasta to soak up the flavorful broth.
INGREDIENTS
4 pounds littleneck clams
1/4 cup fresh lemon...
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Sexy Boxer Workout a Smash Hit!
By Jaclyn Johnson
Want to get in shape and kick some butt? If you find yourself getting bored of your same-old 30-minute treadmill or bike grind, now is your chance...
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Top That: Sculpt a Sexy Upper Back and Chest
3 exercises you can do without leaving the house
Think you need plate-loaded machines (like those at the gym) to get a sexy upper back and a toned chest? Think...
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Sliced Mangoes with Crystallized Ginger
To dress up the serving platter, garnish with a handful of fresh raspberries or blackberries.
INGREDIENTS
4 cups sliced peeled mango (about...
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Six Slim-Down Strategies
Using your workout time more efficiently can often make the difference between a successful weight loss regimen and one that goes nowhere. Check out our smartest exercise...
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Stop Midnight Munching!
Is a bedtime snack part of your nightly ritual? Do you routinely eat dinner late due to work, exercise or family commitments? Many people find themselves falling into the habit...
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Strawberries May Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
Most of us are aware that berries are good for our health, tastes great and are fun to eat; but new research sheds light on just how important one fruit...
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Study Finds Kids Gain Weight Over Summer
By RICK CALLAHAN
Associated Press Writer
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) -- The nation's schools, under fire for unhealthy school lunches, well-stocked vending machines...
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Superfood Spotlight: Blueberries Are Hot This Season
More disease-fighting antioxidants than most foods
Provided By: Berkeley Wellness
Like the overlooked duckling in Fox's hit makeover show The...
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Superfood Spotlight: Papaya
Rich in fiber and vitamin C
Provided By: Berkeley Wellness
Although this fruit has emerged from its status as an exotic import, the romance and lure of the tropics is...
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11 Heart Healthy Snacks
Tasty treats your heart will love
These snacks get our hearts pumping, literally and figuratively. They're delicious alternatives to the ho-hum bag of chips or candy bar. Skip...
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The Truth About Trans Fats
By Susan Burke MS, RD, LD/N, CDE
Trans fat now appears on the Nutrition Facts panel on all packaged goods and dietary supplements. This new food label dictate from...
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Top 10 Best Foods For Kids!
By Leanne Ely
So… what ARE the top 10 foods you should feed your kids? It was clear that it was time to develop a list. And who doesn't love a good top-10 list,...
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REVEALED: The Truth About Calories
By Susan Burke MS, RD, LD/N, CDE
What’s a calorie anyway? And why do they count? Are you planning on losing weight this year? If so, you’ll probably...
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Vitamin D: The Hot New Vitamin
Are you getting enough?
by Elizabeth Somer, MA, RD
The Tolerable Upper Limit (UL) for vitamin D should be raised five-fold, according to a report from the Council...
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Water Aerobics During Pregnancy
By Michele Batz
Special For eFitness
I was pregnant with my first child in the fall of 1995. Being a physical education major, group fitness instructor, swimming...
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Watermelon: All-American Favorite
Provided By: Berkeley Wellness
The watermelon is so thoroughly associated with America and backyard barbecues, that most people would probably be surprised to discover...
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Weighing In
Will a daily trip to the scale help you lose?
by Lynn Grieger, RD, CDE
I'm well-known for telling my clients that the only way a scale promotes weight loss is by carrying it...
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Weight Training for Women (EZ Does It!)
By Raphael Calzadilla, BA, CPT, ACE
"Having different points of view is how we all learn to find our way in the world. The key is to be open to others' ideas...
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Why You Need So Much Water
By Dr. John H. Sklare
Water! An essential element of life and a very important and critical component of any serious weight loss plan. The other day, I was responding to...
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