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How Sweet and Innocent are Those Girl Scout Cookies?

As a proud former Girl Scout, I love Thin Mints and the other Girl Scout Cookies. Ever wonder what kind of caloric damage those little cookies can do?
Posted 1/28/2010  5:50:34 PM By:   : 433 comments   27,941 views
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Is Wheaties FUEL the New Breakfast for Champions?

Whole grains, 100% daily needs for five B-vitamins and an excellent source of fiber. Media hype or is this new cereal the next best thing for breakfast.
Posted 1/18/2010  10:00:00 AM By:   : 128 comments   35,557 views
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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.
Posted 1/14/2010  2:08:26 PM By:   : 127 comments   28,882 views
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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.
Posted 1/7/2010  2:00:00 PM By:   : 260 comments   80,358 views
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What's the Deal with Taco Bell's Drive-Thru Diet?

You've seen the commercials about Christine's weight-loss success. Will it also work for you?
Posted 1/7/2010  5:00:00 AM By:   : 211 comments   41,150 views
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EXCLUSIVE: Joy Bauer Shares Her Best Nutrition Tips and Tricks

Today show nutrition expert and best-selling author Joy Bauer shares her top tips and tricks with the dailySpark.
Posted 12/29/2009  6:03:12 AM By:   : 81 comments   37,287 views
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Walden Farms Products Claim No Calories, Fat, Carbs, Gluten, or Sugar – Can They Be Good For You?

Many times limiting calories to reach a personal goal means saying good-bye to favorite 'extras' like syrups, jams, dips, and dressings. Does is have to?
Posted 12/24/2009  5:00:00 AM By:   : 123 comments   178,451 views
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Be Nutrition Wise While Flying the Friendly Skies

Find out what healthier options are available when selecting airline food from the DietDetective.com 2009 airline survey results.
Posted 12/17/2009  1:00:00 PM By:   : 56 comments   26,318 views
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4 Important Nutrients You May be Missing

Most people can get the nutrients their body needs from a typical meal plan that includes a variety of foods from all food groups but what if you can't.
Posted 12/14/2009  6:07:22 AM By:   : 87 comments   30,040 views
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Have You Tried the Skinny Nut?

Find out why pistachios are called the skinny nut.
Posted 11/30/2009  6:00:00 AM By:   : 245 comments   49,595 views
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I'm Not Raising My Hand for Chocolate Milk

A new campaign is trying to keep chocolate milk as a choice in school cafeterias, saying that taking it away will do more harm than good.
Posted 11/27/2009  6:00:00 AM By:   : 254 comments   36,781 views
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Could Red Light, Green Light be the Next Nutrition Game?

With 'Smart Choices' on hold, is a new system just around the corner?
Posted 11/12/2009  6:00:00 AM By:   : 110 comments   19,698 views
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Can You Be Both Overweight and Malnourished?

A significant number of us today are simultaneously under- and overnourished. How can that be? If you’re significantly overweight, surely you can’t be malnourished, right?
Posted 11/10/2009  11:10:26 AM By:   : 88 comments   45,647 views
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12 of the Worst Restaurant Sandwiches

If you think the Whopper and Big Mac are high calorie sandwiches, wait until you see this list.
Posted 11/9/2009  6:00:00 AM By:   : 199 comments   50,082 views
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Buffalo Meat is No Bull

What would you consider the 'real' American meat? This lighter, sweeter flavored meat may be available in your supermarket and worth checking out.
Posted 11/5/2009  1:00:00 PM By:   : 279 comments   57,832 views
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