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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Find out how smart those foods really are.
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?
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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!
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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.
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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?
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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?
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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?
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You Asked: Is Muscle Milk Good for You?
This revolutionary supplement formulation may be something that can enhance your training.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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?
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