All Entries For healthy eating
Win 1 of 5 Mrs. Dash Prize Packs
Mrs. Dash is giving 5 bottles of seasonings to 5 readers. And we've got 10 great tips for reducing sodium intake, too!
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Exclusive: Olympic Curler Nicole Joranstaad Talks to the dailySpark
Curler Nicole Joranstaad shares her favorite meals, tips on staying motivated and common misconceptions about her sport.
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Confession: I Make Special Requests When Dining Out
Is it possible to eat healthy at a restaurant without making lots of special requests? This blogger doesn't think so!
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Avoiding Cookies at the Cleaners
We’ve all heard the usual explanations for Americans’ expanding waistlines. But might hardware stores and hair salons also be responsible?
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Is Agave Nectar Really a Healthier Option?
The Blue Agave is famously used to make tequila. Now, the nectar has become a popular "natural" sweetener option. Learn more about the latest concerns.
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Make Your Own Yogurt--It's Easy
I feel like my childhood "Little House on the Prairie" daydreams are becoming a reality. I'm making my own yogurt--and so can you!
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You Asked: What is the Whole Grains Council?
Learn how this consumer advocacy group is helping people around the world enjoy whole grains for good health.
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Will Front-of-Label Nutrition Information Make a Difference?
Will a new push by the F.D.A. for front-of-package labeling make a difference in your nutrition?
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Eat Like an Olympic Athlete
Regardless of the sport or specific nutritional prescription, an athlete's nutritional starting point is the same. Learn how you can eat like the Olympic champions.
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Kid Snacking: How Much Is Too Much?
I have a feeling that one day very soon, I’m going to become the complaining parent at my 3-year old's preschool. It seems like her short school day revolves around snacks.
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Make Your Meals Do the Work: Cook Once, Eat for Days
Chef Meg turns one recipe into a few days of meals!
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Are You Following Steps to Live a Long Healthy Life?
A new tool from the American Heart Association can help you assess your cardiovascular health.
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Take Stock of Your Behaviors and Stay at a Healthy Weight, Naturally
People who make mindful eating second nature may appear naturally thin, but they're paying attention to what they're eating—and how much they're eating, and when.
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Getting Off to a Good Start—Again
Are your goals making it harder or easier for you to succeed?
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The Four-Letter Word That Can End Mindless Eating Forever
Stop yourself by say the word, “HALT!” Halt is an acronym that will help discover the reasons why you might be turning toward food.
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