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Veggie Roundup
By Heidi McIndoo, MS, RD When it comes to making sound nutrition choices, many would like it to be black and white. This food is good; this food is bad. This fruit is the worst; this vegetable is the best. However, healthy eating isn’t all black and white. Eating...
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5 Health Improvements That Will Pay Off for a Lifetime
By Howard Lewine Improving your health and wellness can seem like a daunting task, especially if you know you have some bad health habits to break. But, several improvements you can make today can result in tremendous health benefits. “It starts with you,” says...
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Those 5 Extra Pounds Won’t Hurt…Will They?
Sweets can be hard to resist, along with all those fatty foods that taste so good. And what about those occasional extra helpings of mashed potatoes and pie? Does putting on a little extra weight really matter that much? In fact, gaining just five pounds can increase...
READ MOREDon’t Fear These Exotic Fruits
Fruits come in all shapes, sizes, colors, flavors and textures. While there are so many fruits you may be able to grow in your own backyard, such as apples, strawberries and grapes, more exotic varieties are becoming increasingly available. Let these three fruits –...
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Bucatini with Sausage and Peppers – Cut Calories Without Sacrificing Flavor
By Diane Rossen Worthington Food trends come and go. Pasta got a bad rap when carbohydrates became our enemy. If you talk to nutritionists, they will tell you carbs are an important part of our diet but with some caveats. The most important one is eating pasta in...
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