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You Asked: Is the Raw (Vegan) Diet a Healthy Way to Lose Weight?

A lot of people ask us about the raw diet for health and weight loss. Is it really as healthful as it claims to be?
Posted 9/12/2012  5:00:00 AM By:   : 47 comments   77,213 views
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Could Peaches, Cherries, and Plums Fight Obesity and Diabetes?

Learn more about recent study findings that indicate stone fruits known as drupes help fight metabolic syndrome and reduce health risk factors.
Posted 8/13/2012  10:00:00 AM By:   : 93 comments   57,984 views
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Food Showdown: Which Nut is All It's Cracked Up to Be?

Which nut packs a smaller calorie punch: walnuts or almonds?
Posted 7/7/2012  10:00:00 AM By:   : 71 comments   55,777 views
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You Asked: Do I Really Need to Drink 8 Cups of Water Each Day for Health and Weight Loss?

You asked, we answered: Do I Really Need to Drink 8 Cups of Water Each Day for Health and Weight Loss? Get the inside scoop from SparkPeople's experts!
Posted 6/12/2012  12:00:00 AM By:   : 64 comments   75,400 views
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You Asked: Are There Any Risks to Becoming a Vegetarian?

We often hear about the benefits of giving up meat. But what about the possible risks?
Posted 6/3/2012  5:00:00 AM By:   : 27 comments   42,618 views
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'Of Course It's True--I Read It on the Internet!'

How can we teach our kids how to sift through what's fact and what's fiction on the internet?
Posted 5/24/2012  10:00:00 AM By:   : 32 comments   20,907 views
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The Real Deal with 'Pink Slime'

Pink slime has been all over the news. Use these practical steps to reduce it in your diet.
Posted 3/19/2012  2:00:00 PM By:   : 85 comments   43,070 views
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Labels Take the Mystery Out of Shopping for Meat

Learn why nutrition labels are now popping up on meat packages in supermarkets everywhere.
Posted 3/15/2012  10:00:00 AM By:   : 28 comments   18,855 views
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The Rules for Eating Junk Food

Get the skinny on how to make good decisions when eating not-so-good-for-you foods.
Posted 3/13/2012  6:00:00 PM By:   : 23 comments   26,473 views
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Attention! Military Meals Get a Makeover

Learn about the meal and snack updates our military bases will be receiving for the first time in nearly two decades.
Posted 2/16/2012  10:00:00 AM By:   : 23 comments   12,499 views
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Waking Up to What You're Really Eating

In part two of his series, Jerome shares his tips on why keeping track of your nutrition plays a vital role in your success on the scale.
Posted 1/16/2012  10:00:00 PM By:   : 78 comments   28,993 views
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Nutrients vs. 'Putrients' – What’s on Your Plate?

Michlene shares her tips on healthy eating and how to incorporate healthy foods into your life.
Posted 12/29/2011  6:00:00 AM By:   : 21 comments   16,271 views
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Nutrition Year in Review – 2011

Many foods and snacks high in calories, fat, sodium, and sugar tempt us. Here are some of the tips, tools, and tricks we highlighted this year to help you make wiser choices.
Posted 12/22/2011  10:00:00 AM By:   : 6 comments   13,879 views
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Track Your Goals in Style with 'Counting Jewelry'

Beth shares a review of a new tool that helps her stay on track with her calories when she does not have access to the SparkPeople Nutrition Tracker.
Posted 12/16/2011  1:00:00 PM By:   : 25 comments   29,825 views
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Your Favorite Blog Posts of 2011

Wonder what other SparkPeople members were reading this year? Which stories "sparked" them to reach their goals? We have the list of top stories of the year.
Posted 12/5/2011  2:00:00 PM By:   : 1 comments   13,832 views
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