nutrition

  1. Wellness

    The top 5 reasons to eat chocolate on Valentine's Day

    By Dustin James, MD on Feb 1, 2013
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    Valentine’s Day is a day of love, but it is also a time for chocolate. Feeling guilty? You shouldn’t. Chocolate is experiencing a...
  2. Nutrition & Diet Tips

    Understanding nutrition facts on food labels

    By Sarah Brooks on Jan 24, 2013
    Understanding nutrition facts on food labels is essential to making healthier food choices. Now's the time to start changing the way...
  3. Dieting & Nutrition

    Post-workout snacks that fuel afterburn

    By Elaina Verhoff on Jan 17, 2013
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    Did you know you can keep the calorie-burning effects of your workout going strong even after you're done exercising? Unlock your...
  4. Dieting & Nutrition

    Pre-workout foods that burn more fat

    By Elaina Verhoff on Jan 17, 2013
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    Ready to crank up the effects of your exercise routine? Treat yourself to one of these pre-workout snacks and turn your body into a...
  5. Dieting & Nutrition

    Why is milk important in my diet?

    By Courtney Dial on Jan 15, 2013
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    So we’ve all heard that milk is an important part of our diet, but do you know why? We give it to our kids to drink at dinner and...
  6. Dieting & Nutrition

    Healthy diet trick: Keep your food fresher longer

    By Sarah Kelsey on Jan 15, 2013
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    One of the biggest barriers to eating fresh fruits and vegetables is that we throw out almost half of the food we buy. To help you...
  7. Losing Weight

    10 Tips for New Year weight loss

    By Karen Hawthorne on Dec 23, 2012
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    After a season of bingeing on shortbread and eggnog, it’s time to put into action your new year's resolution to get fit (and lose...
  8. New Year - Your Body

    Must-have healthy foods

    By Kristin Chessman on Dec 16, 2012
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    If you’re resolving to eat healthier this New Year, check out our list of must-have healthy foods. Healthy eating starts with a...
  9. Healthy Recipes & Nutrition

    Anti-aging foods and why they work

    By Sarah Brooks on Dec 4, 2012
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    Most people loved the way they looked when they were in their late teens or early 20s. You know — the days before kids, a slower...
  10. Child Development & Health

    Michelle Obama's school lunch program makes kids hungry

    By Sherri Kuhn on Nov 1, 2012
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    The first lady has put considerable effort into supporting wide-sweeping changes to school lunch programs. Calories have been...
  11. Dieting & Nutrition

    7 Super spices for super health

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Oct 8, 2012
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    The word "antioxidants" typically conjures up thoughts of fruits, vegetables, tea, and even chocolate. But did you know that spices...
  12. Wellness

    Women vs. men: Different bodies, different vitamin requirements

    By Karen Hawthorne on Sep 4, 2012
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    Differences between the sexes go much deeper than how a woman or man does laundry, socializes with friends or chooses a movie. All...
  13. Hairstyles & Hair Care

    Get beautiful hair from the inside out

    By Elizabeth Mitchell on Aug 24, 2012
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    It turns out the saying -- “You are what you eat” -- really is true (especially when it comes to your hair)! We spoke with two...
  14. Dieting & Nutrition

    Nutritional benefits (and myths) of probiotics

    By Patricia Conte on Aug 4, 2012
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    You may have read recently about the benefits of probiotics -- microorganisms (including yeast) found in a variety of foods that are...
  15. Food & Kitchen How-tos

    How to pack a nutritious school lunch

    By Julie Mataway on Aug 3, 2012
    It’s back-to-school season! While most thoughts are about school supplies and clothes, don’t forget about the second-most important...
  16. Dieting & Nutrition

    What are the benefits of fermented foods?

    By Patricia Conte on Jul 2, 2012
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    You’ve likely heard that bacteria, especially in your stomach, can be associated with positive health benefits. That’s right....
  17. Losing Weight

    New weight loss drug: FDA approves Belviq

    By Patricia Conte on Jun 28, 2012
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    Not a cure, but a step in the right direction -- that’s what some experts are calling the newly FDA-approved diet pill, Belviq...
  18. Child Development & Health

    How to cut your child's sugar intake

    By Michelle Maffei on Apr 17, 2012
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    A recent report by the CDC shows that sugar makes up 16 percent of the total daily caloric intake for children and adolescents,...
  19. Family Recipes

    Healthy eating habits for kids

    By Sarah Wassner Flynn on Mar 29, 2012
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    According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are more than 12 million obese children in the U.S. Culprits like...
  20. Dieting & Nutrition

    How to spot hidden sugars in your everyday foods

    By Kathy A. Johnson on Mar 28, 2012
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    You expect ice cream and cookies to be packed with sugar, but what about bread? Peanut butter? A frozen chicken entrée? It’s true --...
  21. Dieting & Nutrition

    5 Reasons you need to eat more fiber

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Mar 26, 2012
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    Fiber is more than just a diet buzzword, it is a crucial nutrient that your body needs to ward off chronic illnesses and achieve...