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11 Ways to Make Tastier, Healthier Hummus You should think of hummus as a white canvas and vegetables in your refrigerator or herbs in your garden as the paints to create a colorful work of art. 8/20/2012 6:00:00 PM
Does Research Support NYC Mayor's Nutrition Regulations? Learn about two studies that suggest citywide restrictions on fats and sugars might be necessary to improve community health. 8/20/2012 10:00:00 AM
8 Times You Shouldn't Pick the Fat-Free Option Take the fat out of these foods and you could be risking your health.
 8/20/2012 6:00:00 AM
Food Showdown: Which Chai Should You Try? Which cold Chai drink is lower in calories? 8/18/2012 10:00:00 AM
How Katie Lost 115 Pounds--and Kept It Off!* Find out how SparkPeople helped Katie lose 115 pounds! 8/17/2012 6:00:00 PM
7 Super Sandwiches for Suppertime This collection of sandwich recipes is the best thing since sliced bread! Get a week's worth of healthy, tasty, hand-held meals! 8/17/2012 2:00:00 PM
Sweet Deception: Why You Can't Trust 'Sugar' Labels If you're trying to cut back on added sugars, don't look at the nutrition label! Here's why it may be fooling you. 8/17/2012 10:00:00 AM
What's the Difference Between Yoga and Pilates? You've probably noticed a lot of similarities between yoga and Pilates. So how do they really differ? Get the facts from a world renowned expert on both practices. 8/17/2012 6:00:00 AM
Learn to Love Exercise Hate to exercise? So did Coach Denise, but now she loves to exercise. Find out how you too, can learn to love exercise! 8/16/2012 6:00:00 AM
Have You Tried . . . Sriracha? The fiery red sauce in the green-topped squeeze bottle is a staple in my kitchen. Loyal fans will not go near another chili sauce. 8/15/2012 6:00:00 PM
Study: Adding Fiber Can Be a Pain the Gut Fiber helps fill you up and ward off hunger--if Mother Nature put it in your food. When fiber is added to processed foods by manufacturers, it can have unsavory side effects. 8/15/2012 2:00:00 PM
Easy Ways to Overcome Incontinence Let's face it: Nobody wants to talk about incontinence. However, many women have some degree of it! Here's what you need to know to get your bladder issues under control. 8/15/2012 10:00:00 AM
Join Coach Nicole in the SELF Diet Club! We're thrilled to announce that SparkPeople's Coach Nicole is the trainer for SELF magazine's September workout issue! Join the challenge today to drop 8 pounds in 4 weeks. 8/15/2012 6:00:00 AM
Parenting is NOT One-Size-Fits-All From the moment you find out you're pregnant, you'll find that everyone has advice on how to raise your child. But should you take all of it to heart? 8/14/2012 10:00:00 AM
Healthy Ways to Deal with Dry Skin Dry skin is a year-round problem. From sunburns in the summer to chapped and flaky skin in the winter, this guide will help you keep your largest organ healthy in every season. 8/14/2012
A Month of Fun, Healthy School Lunches Looking for more healthy school lunch ideas your kids will actually eat? Look no further! 8/13/2012 6:00:00 PM
6 New Uses for Roasted Peppers Roasted peppers are perfect for rounding out a dish, enjoying as a snack, or even using as a food wrapper! 8/13/2012 2:00:00 PM
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. 8/13/2012 10:00:00 AM
9 Summer Health Myths -- Debunked Get the scoop on whether these common tips are true or trumped-up.
 8/13/2012 6:00:00 AM
Pets and the Summer Heat: How to Keep Them Safe and Cool What can we, as responsible pet owners, do to help keep our pets safe and cool during hot weather? Coach Denise shares some tips that your pets will be thanking you for. 8/12/2012 10:00:00 AM
Food Showdown: Pick the Healthier Hearty Side Dish Which low-calorie Wendy's side item will keep you fuller, longer? 8/11/2012 10:00:00 AM
Diabetes-Friendly Dinners Diabetes can make mealtime more challenging, so we rounded up a week's worth of healthy, simple recipes that are suitable for those who have to watch their carbs! 8/10/2012 2:00:00 PM
Kindergarten 'Redshirting': A Leg Up or an Unfair Advantage? When we were kids, you started school at age 5, plain and simple. The decision isn't so easy these days. Our parenting expert explains the controversy. 8/9/2012 10:00:00 AM
Fun and Active Date Ideas More fun than dinner and a movie, these ideas turn date night from sedentary to active!
 8/9/2012 6:00:00 AM
Label Decoder: Pectin You've seen it on hundreds of labels and may have even used it in your own kitchen--learn all the need-to-know facts about this additive. 8/8/2012 2:00:00 PM