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  1. 25 Popular snacks: But how many calories?
    By Judy Keane on Dec 11, 2008
    Not everyone needs to snack. For some people - three square meals work fine. For others, snacking is a way of life. But, without...
  2. 15 Ways to curb your cravings with 50 calories or less
    By Judy Keane on Dec 11, 2008
    It's certainly tempting to see your nearest vending machine as the ultimate go-to source when you're looking for a quick snack, but...
  3. 10 Alternatives to snacking
    By Judy Keane on Dec 11, 2008
    No doubt one of your New Year's resolutions is eating right and perhaps, eating less! But snack attacks are always standing by to...
  4. Holiday gifts for the health-conscious hostess
    By Sarah Wassner Flynn on Dec 9, 2008
    ‘Tis the season for holiday parties! And whether it’s a formal fete or a casual cocktail party, you can’t show up to any...
  5. How much calcium do women need?
    By Sarah Kelsey on Dec 3, 2008
    Of all the nutrients our body needs, calcium is one of the most important. Not only is it essential for the growth and maintenance...
  6. Health benefits of yellow fruits and vegetables
    By Yvelette Stines on Dec 1, 2008
    Bright colors can be an instant mood booster, particularly the color yellow. This sunny hue represents happiness, joy and hope. When...
  7. Diet trends
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Nov 17, 2008
    Fad-diets come and go – most of the time with little long-term weight loss success. Here are the latest, most effective diet trends.
  8. Cut restaurant calories with these four tips
    By Caroline Gutierrez Goddard on Nov 15, 2008
    Who doesn't enjoy letting someone else do the cooking and cleaning up every once in a while? While super-convenient, these...
  9. The health benefits of orange fruits and vegetables
    By Yvelette Stines on Nov 11, 2008
    The lively color orange represents strength and endurance. The spectrum of this sunny color can enhance a bright and energizing mood...
  10. New vitamin D requirements for your children
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Nov 2, 2008
    Vitamin D, best known as the sunshine vitamin, is essential for bone growth and strength, neuromuscular health, immune system...
  11. Reasons to ditch the diet soda
    By Sarah Wassner Flynn on Oct 31, 2008
    While there’s nothing wrong with a few sips of soda here and there, consuming it by the caseload is never a good idea. And this...
  12. Healthier allergy-free alternatives to peanut butter: Nut and...
    By Sarah Wassner Flynn on Oct 29, 2008
    Love the taste of peanut butter but need to avoid it because you or someone in your family has a peanut allergy? Or perhaps you’re...
  13. Vegetarianism: How to go meatless
    By Sarah Wassner Flynn on Oct 26, 2008
    October is Vegetarianism Awareness Month – which celebrates the 2.3 percent of Americans 18 and older who avoid meat, fish and...
  14. Benefits of fiber-rich foods
    By Sarah Wassner Flynn on Oct 26, 2008
    With all of the food choices out there, those containing fiber aren’t always the ones that get your taste buds buzzing. But now,...
  15. Understanding your metabolism setpoint; learn how to reset it
    By   on Oct 12, 2008
    The human body is a wonderful, complicated machine. Your disgestive system, your brain and your fat stores all work together through...
  16. How to help your overweight child
    By   on Sep 17, 2008
    With the rise of obesity and the increasing incidence of type 2 diabetes occurring in children, many parents are now faced with...
  17. See a model, feel fat
    By   on Sep 5, 2008
    The rail-thin blonde bombshell on the cover of a magazine makes all women feel bad about their own bodies despite the size, shape,...
  18. Soaking grains overnight can reduce damage associated with...
    By Michele Thompson, MS on Sep 5, 2008
    If you’ve changed your diet to include whole grains and minimize “white carbohydrates,” such as white bread and white rice,...
  19. Top 6 myths about bottled water
    By Anndee Hochman on Aug 28, 2008
    Bottled water -- already a more than $10 billion industry -- is the fastest-growing beverage category in the U.S. But is it good for...
  20. Fueling up for the Olympics: Meals of champions
    By Sarah Wassner Flynn on Aug 15, 2008
    Michael Phelps isn’t just making headlines for his golden ways in the pool: His diet, recently revealed in the New York Post, also...

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