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The Extreme 'Baby Carrots' Ads: Will They Work?

The billboard read: "So what if our name doesn't end in 'itos'?" Baby carrots, it seems, are getting an extreme makeover. Will it have carrot farmers seeing green?
Posted 9/14/2010  12:01:00 PM By:   : 134 comments   27,138 views
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Stay Healthy at Labor Day Parties

The dailySpark's bloggers are enjoying a day off with friends and family, but we wanted to leave you with a short post with some party survival tips!
Posted 9/6/2010  5:33:53 AM By:   : 32 comments   18,253 views
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'Fake' Fiber in Your Food? How to Spot It

More and more products are adding manufactured fibers to their foods to boost their nutritional profiles. But is added fiber just as good as the real deal?
Posted 9/2/2010  6:48:16 AM By:   : 87 comments   48,305 views
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Separating Hype from Reality on Menus

Restaurants add long descriptions to entice diners. Real cheese and fresh lettuce become selling points. But shouldn't all cheese be real and all lettuce be fresh?
Posted 8/25/2010  11:10:12 AM By:   : 34 comments   22,677 views
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Using Farmers Markets to Tackle Childhood Obesity

A unique program in Massachusetts is using farmers markets to expose low-income children to new fruits and vegetables in an effort to combat childhood obesity.
Posted 8/24/2010  12:00:00 AM By:   : 64 comments   28,520 views
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Don't Be a Dry Sponge

Marketing is a powerful tool that influences dieting trends. Has is caused you to be a dry sponge?
Posted 8/23/2010  6:00:00 AM By:   : 70 comments   30,436 views
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Which is Better: Exercising Before or After Breakfast?

Popular thought and experts advise eating before exercise. Does this advice still apply if you exercise early in the morning?
Posted 8/19/2010  12:00:00 AM By:   : 196 comments   183,393 views
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Could Your Weight Affect How You React to Food Cues?

A new study found that a person's weight might influence his or her physiological response to food.
Posted 8/17/2010  12:00:00 PM By:   : 91 comments   41,812 views
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Meal Planning Basics

You can learn to create healthy nutrient rich meals you love by putting one piece together at a time.
Posted 8/16/2010  1:10:46 PM By:   : 82 comments   44,668 views
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Can You Trust the Calories Listed by Restaurants?

More and more restaurants are including calorie information on menus and display boards. A recent study reveals the accuracy of the information could be questionable.
Posted 8/12/2010  5:00:00 AM By:   : 60 comments   51,733 views
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No-Cook, No-Fat Summer Flavor Boosters

I love simple, fresh foods in the summertime. When I want to dress up grilled vegetables and meats, I reach for salsa and relish. Try these new and simple recipes tonight!
Posted 8/10/2010  4:51:49 PM By:   : 29 comments   30,309 views
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5 More Tips to Stay Healthy on the Go

Anne P. of fANNEtastic food is back, with more advice on how to keep up your healthy habits no matter where you are.
Posted 8/4/2010  6:08:00 PM By:   : 52 comments   31,545 views
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Decoding the Mystery of Food Labels

Companies do their best to convince us their products are good for us, even if they aren't. Do words like "all-natural" and "organic" mean "healthy"? Not necessarily.
Posted 7/30/2010  12:00:00 PM By:   : 43 comments   21,310 views
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From Eating for My Weight to Eating for My Health

Something extraordinary happened to Julie: She realized that her body doesn't care what size jeans she wears--as long as she respects it, feeds it well, and moves it regularly.
Posted 7/26/2010  2:07:09 PM By:   : 123 comments   46,560 views
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5 Strategies for Healthy Summer Meals On the Go

Too busy to cook? Too hot in the kitchen? Here are some simple tips that will help you eat healthy no matter what's going on!
Posted 7/23/2010  11:55:03 AM By:   : 34 comments   22,087 views
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