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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? 9/12/2012 5:00:00 AM
You Asked: ''What Are Some Ways to Reduce the Sodium in My Diet?'' Get easy tips for reducing the amount of sodium in your diet. 9/11/2012 6:00:00 AM
Why Potatoes Are Good for You Red, white and blue, sweet and starchy: Potatoes pack real nutritional benefits in spite of their bad reputation.  9/11/2012
Easy School (and Work) Lunch Ideas Check out these fun and easy ideas for you and your family to pack or even eat in for lunch meals. 9/10/2012 6:00:00 PM
Motivation Monday: It's Not Who You Are That Holds You Back It's not who you are that holds you back... 9/10/2012 2:00:00 PM
Is Sodium a Problem? Walk Away from the Shaker! Boston Market has created a stir by removing salt shakers from their restaurant tables. Learn why this could be the best option to reducing sodium intake. 9/10/2012 10:00:00 AM
Women's 8 Biggest Eating Mistakes Keep your body running well with these essential nutrition tips.
 9/10/2012 6:00:00 AM
Add More Veggies to Your Family Meals Do you struggle getting vegetables on the table? Check out these simple tips for getting more green in your family's diet! 9/9/2012 2:00:00 PM
Food Showdown: The Truth about Starbucks' Pumpkin Spice Latte Are all lattes at Starbucks created equal? Here's how the seasonal Pumpkin Spice Latte stacks up. 9/8/2012 10:00:00 AM
Should You Believe the 'Organic Isn't Healthier' Study? News outlets have been reporting on a recent study that claims organic food isn't any better for you. Should you save your money? Read this first! 9/7/2012 6:00:00 AM
You Asked: ''Does Sex Count as Cardio? How Many Calories Does It Burn?'' Ever wondered if you can track sex as a cardio workout? Here's our official answer! 9/7/2012
Chef Meg's Latest Recipes Summer is winding down, which means we're starting to work on fall and even holiday recipes in the SparkPeople test kitchen (aka Chef Meg's kitchen). Get the recipes now! 9/6/2012 2:00:00 PM
14 Simple Slow Cooker Recipes Call on the convenience of your slow cooker and enjoy these SparkRecipes. 9/5/2012 6:00:00 PM
8 Tips to Help You Eat Locally Here are tips to help you know how to shop local. 9/5/2012 2:00:00 PM
'Fit By 40': One Woman's Journey to Health Find out how Michelle lost over 100 pounds in her quest to get healthy by her 40th birthday. 9/5/2012 10:00:00 AM
Start Training Now for SparkPeople's Fall 5K Run a 5K in as little as 5 weeks with our free (and foolproof) training plans. Sign up for the Trick-or-Treat Trot today! 9/5/2012 6:00:00 AM
New from Chef Meg in August Wondering what Chef Meg's been cooking up this month? Check out her latest mouth-watering healthy recipes. 9/4/2012 2:00:00 PM
Healthy Choices Aren't Always Easy, No Matter Who You Are Olympic athletes don't get their bodies without a lot of hard work. Because they are being told what and when to eat and when to eat is it easier for them? My guess is "no." 9/4/2012 10:00:00 AM
10 Natural Ways to Defy Your Age Although anti-aging cosmetics and medicines may have a place in your overall routine, there are plenty of natural ways to slow the aging process. Try these tips to look and feel younger without any gimmicks or plastic surgery! 9/4/2012
16 Ways to Say Yes to Greek Yogurt Greek yogurt (also called strained yogurt) is not only thicker but also provides twice the protein of traditional yogurt. Here are 16 ways to enjoy Greek yogurt. 9/3/2012 6:00:00 PM
How Prevalent is Obesity in Your State? The latest nationwide obesity prevalence map has been released. Where does your state fall in the national rankings? 9/3/2012 10:00:00 AM
Time Your Health Right Boost energy, burn more calories and sleep better by making easy changes to your daily schedule.
 9/3/2012 6:00:00 AM
Food Showdown: Which Shrimp Dish is the Better Catch? Can you guess which shrimp dish packs the least amount of calories and fat? 9/1/2012 10:00:00 AM
Cheap and Easy Bean Dinners This week's menu features beans, an economical and delicious protein source! Learn more about this underappreciated super food that helps keep you full! 8/31/2012 6:00:00 PM
'I Got Fit to Give My Son the Life He Deserves'* Find out how Christy lost 95 pounds and went from a size 26 to a size 8! 8/31/2012 10:00:00 AM