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A New System to Help You Identify Affordable Nutrition

A new system revealed at the American Dietetic Association's Food and Nutrition Expo is intended to help consumers make cost-conscious, nutrient rich choices.
Posted 10/29/2009  12:27:27 PM By:   : 65 comments   21,145 views
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Does Your Energy Bar Cause Cavities?

I'm one of those people who typically eats an energy bar as I'm heading out the door for a run. I never thought about the impact that could be having on my teeth.
Posted 10/2/2009  2:09:07 PM By:   : 63 comments   27,498 views
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4 Ways to Tell if Dietary Supplements are Safe and Right for You

Do you really need dietary supplements? Do those weight-loss pills work? And how do you know what's safe? Our guest expert explains it all!
Posted 9/29/2009  3:17:30 PM By:   : 46 comments   28,174 views
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Froot Loops Qualify for the new “Smart Choices” Label (?!)

Have you seen those new green checkmark labels that are showing up on lots of packaged food products in your grocery store?

Find out how smart those foods really are.
Posted 9/10/2009  5:23:48 PM By:   : 261 comments   33,554 views
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Is There Any Benefit to an Anti-Inflammation Diet?

There are about 50 million Americans living with autoimmune disorders or diseases today. Should they be eating differently?
Posted 9/3/2009  12:00:00 PM By:   : 58 comments   27,752 views
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Follow-Up: How to Cook Vegetables, Simplified

Last week, I blogged about how cooking methods affect the nutritional value of vegetables. Now, we put it into common-sense terms!
Posted 8/13/2009  12:07:33 PM By:   : 83 comments   27,847 views
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Can Vitamin D Reduce Your Risks of the H1N1 (Swine) Flu This Winter?

Researchers are looking for new ways to fight the H1N1 influenza virus and Vitamin D may be your best defense this winter.
Posted 8/10/2009  6:00:00 AM By:   : 55 comments   39,369 views
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With More Nutritional Info Available at Restaurants, Are You Making Healthier Choices?

Restaurants are disclosing nutritional info and offering smaller portions and healthier dishes. And yet, experts say we're still choosing the high-calorie food. What gives?
Posted 8/7/2009  6:00:00 AM By:   : 170 comments   32,547 views
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How Cooking Affects Your Vegetables' Nutritional Value

Did you know that how you prepare your vegetables has an effect on their nutrition?
Posted 8/3/2009  1:21:23 PM By:   : 312 comments   129,989 views
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Weight Busters: Take the First Step of a Thousand Miles

Many of us are looking for THE answer. The right diet regimen and exercise routine that will move us from frustration to success. Is there such a thing?
Posted 8/3/2009  6:45:20 AM By:   : 142 comments   20,237 views
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You Asked: Is Muscle Milk Good for You?

This revolutionary supplement formulation may be something that can enhance your training.
Posted 7/30/2009  12:53:56 PM By:   : 91 comments   273,328 views
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Weight Busters: Finding Strategies to Keep Moving When the Scale Will Not

Ideas, topics and suggestions that may help you move forward in your quest for weight loss and improved health and fitness especially when progress is slower than expected.
Posted 7/23/2009  6:18:06 AM By:   : 140 comments   65,767 views
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Natural vs. Organic: What's Truth and What's Hype?

In a world where burgers are "now made with real beef," carrots are labeled cholesterol-free and sugary drinks are sold as vitamin supplements, what's hype and what's healthy?
Posted 7/14/2009  10:00:00 AM By:   : 67 comments   60,960 views
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The VITAL Study is Coming!

Ever think about being involved in a nutrition research study? An upcoming study may provide you with the opportunity.
Posted 7/9/2009  10:46:45 AM By:   : 44 comments   20,599 views
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Top 8 'Mediterranean Diet' Foods You Should be Eating

Researchers found that some food choice patterns provide more health benefit than others. Which foods are more beneficial?
Posted 7/6/2009  6:00:00 AM By:   : 87 comments   100,447 views
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