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12 Healthy Blackberry Recipes Blackberries make a great snack or can serve as an exotic new ingredient in your regular cooking regimen. Here are 12 blackberry recipes from SparkRecipes. 6/6/2012 6:00:00 PM
Have You Tried: Kefir? A "cultured milk product" may sound foreign, but if you've ever eaten yogurt, you're closer to kefir than you thought. Find out what makes it just a little more special.
 6/6/2012 2:00:00 PM
What Is the Difference Between Simple and Complex Carbohydrates? What's the difference between simple and complex carbs? And which ones should you be eating? The answer, as you'll soon read, isn't all that simple. 6/6/2012
It Pays to be a Label Reader When offered new foods, my kids always look to me first to see if its okay. Many times I like to read the label before telling them they can dig in. 6/5/2012 2:00:00 PM
6 Ways to Maintain Your Mental Flexibility Do you find yourself trying to rigidly control every tiny detail of your life? Follow these tips to relax your grip and stretch your mental flexibility muscle. 6/5/2012
You Asked: ''Is It Safe to Exercise with Asthma?'' Can you safely exercise with asthma? Here's what you need to know. 6/5/2012
How to Help Others Find Freedom What can you do to help your loved ones live a healthier lifestyle? 6/4/2012 10:00:00 PM
Smarter Sips: Try These Low-Cal Beverages for Summer These days you're more likely to buy a powdered mix, gel, or bottle of flavored tea or lemonade, but these classic drinks are easy to make and help you stay hydrated. 6/4/2012 2:00:00 PM
How Can We Cut 64 Calories a Day From Kids' Diets? More than one in five young people will be obese by 2020 unless they begin making changes. Here are some easy ways to help them create a daily energy gap through diet. 6/4/2012 10:00:00 AM
Thinking Outside the Lunch Box Follow these tips to prepare a tasty, nutritious lunch for your child! 6/3/2012 10:00:00 AM
You Asked: Are There Any Risks to Becoming a Vegetarian? We often hear about the benefits of giving up meat. But what about the possible risks? 6/3/2012 5:00:00 AM
Food Showdown: Which Berry is Higher in Antioxidants? Can you guess which berry has the highest antioxidants? 6/2/2012 10:00:00 AM
What Chef Meg's Cooking! 6 NEW Recipes What was cooking in Chef Meg's kitchen last month? Check out her latest recipes and get a sneak peek into what's coming this month. 6/1/2012 2:00:00 PM
One Healthy Change Leads to Another If changing your lifestyle feels overwhelming, slow down. Learn how starting small can have a major impact on your motivation--and your results! 6/1/2012 6:00:00 AM
Secrets to Super Summer Skin Summer is near, which means more skin exposure and more chances of summer skin issues. Find out what you can do to help keep your skin healthy during the hot summer months. 5/31/2012 6:00:00 PM
A Super Protein-Packed Snack When hunger hits, Chef Meg reaches for protein-packed Greek yogurt, crunchy almonds, and super fruits. Watch how she makes this super snack -- and learn her speedy snack secret... 5/31/2012 2:00:00 PM
Just Say 'Yes'! Michelene shares her story on how letting go of the word 'no' has allowed her to approach her life with a new perspective and one she hopes to pass onto her family. 5/31/2012 6:00:00 AM
Veggie Chips: Are They Healthy? These potato chip-alternatives have been cropping up on market shelves everywhere. But are veggie chips a healthier pick? Here's a look at the crunchy details. 5/30/2012 10:00:00 AM
You Asked: ''How Can I Exercise With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?'' What you should know about exercising with chronic fatigue syndrome. 5/30/2012 6:00:00 AM
3 Good Sources of Omega 3s Find out how to prep anchovies, sardines and mackerel fish and reap their health benefits. 5/29/2012 2:00:00 PM
13 Ways to Top Your Burger for 100 Calories or Less Revitalize your boring burger with these guiltless flavor boosters! 5/29/2012 1:38:00 PM
If You're Waiting for the Perfect Moment, You'll Just Keep Waiting I can see why people want to wait to start their diet and exercise program until the time is right. But I don't necessarily think that's a good idea for a number of reasons. 5/29/2012 10:00:00 AM
An Exerciser's Guide to Skin Care Get the "skin-ny" on whether workouts can cause breakouts. 5/29/2012
Plan Today, Succeed Tomorrow If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Here's how to think ahead to get the results you want and deserve! 5/29/2012
No More Dried-Out Dinners: The Trick to Tender Slow-Cooked Meat Who can pass up a moist and tender barbecue sandwich, pulled chicken simmered in a slow cooker until it's falling apart? 5/28/2012 2:00:00 PM