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What's Brewing? 12 Tasty Beer Recipes by Stepfanie Romine, Staff Writer
Crack open a cold one and tie on an apron. We're taking beer out of the cooler and into the kitchen. Whether you are an ale aficionado or a lager lover, you'll adore these dishes that use beer in unexpected and delightful ways--from stew and mac and cheese to cupcakes and soup!
11/6/2013 5:23:00 PM
17 Dunkable Game-Day Dips by Stepfanie Romine, Staff Writer
Chips and dip are a classic snack pairing. You simply can't go wrong by serving them, no matter the occasion! But if you want to jazz up your buffet table, swap the usual bag of potato chips and tub of store-bought dip with one of these simple yet sumptuous offerings. They're so good you'll be tempted to double dip! 11/6/2013 5:05:00 PM
6 Reasons Why You'll Love the Spark Activity Tracker Wondering if the Spark Activity Tracker is right for you? Coach Nicole share six reasons why she loves it! 11/6/2013 5:00:00 AM
5 Ways to Stay Healthy This Winter Your winter woes answered, with tips on how to treat--and weather--cold symptoms, body changes, injuries and more. 11/5/2013 6:00:00 AM
How to Choose the Right Food for your Pet As a pet owner, what you choose to feed your dog or cat is probably one of the most important decisions you can make for his or her long term health—yet it's surprisingly complex. With hundreds of brands and varieties available, where do you even begin? 11/5/2013
9 Surprising Little Ways to Cut Calories Every Day Burn more and eat less without much effort. 11/4/2013 6:00:00 AM
Renee Took Control of Her Life--and Lost 100 Pounds* Renee knows that anything is possible if you work hard for it. She decided to take control of her life and has maintained a 100 pound weight loss for over one year. 11/3/2013
7 High-Fiber Cereals that Actually Taste Good Higher fiber cereals no longer taste like straw as they did a decade ago. See which ones get top marks for taste. 11/2/2013 12:00:00 PM
What You Need to Know about Kids' Food Allergies In this week's roundup of links, find out the big news about dealing with kids' food allergies, plus get two awesome new workout plans--and learn why you're not losing weight. 11/2/2013
16 Seasonal Supermarket Treats Worth Trying It's pumpkin-spice everything time, but you don't have to go for a donut or latte to enjoy this seasonal favorite. You can find these 16 healthy treats at your local grocery store. 11/1/2013 6:00:00 AM
Nutrition Tracking: Now Even Faster The SparkPeople Nutrition Tracker is now even faster and easier to use! Check it out today! 10/31/2013 11:00:00 AM
The Truth About Pet Treats As conscientious pet owners, it's important to make sure the treats we feed our pets are nutritious and not just junk. But how can you be sure you're choosing the best treat for your furry companion? 10/31/2013
Happy Anniversary, SparkPeople Radio! This week, SparkPeople Radio celebrated one year of bringing you all the news that's fit to share! We want to make year 2 even better, so share your thoughts with us! 10/31/2013
What Life is Like before and after Losing 100 Pounds Life looks and feels different after losing 100 pounds. Beyond the scale, significant changes take place, physically and emotionally. Here, some of our Success Stories share how it felt when they were obeseand the biggest differences between life "before" and "after." Dont miss this inspiring slideshow of those whove lost the weight and kept it off.
10/29/2013 2:57:00 PM
18 Low-Calorie Snacks That Satisfy Forget 100-calorie snack packs that leave you ravenous! These low-cal bites are proven to keep you fuller longer. 10/29/2013
7 Times the Scale is Lying to You The scale can either be a fantastic tool or a fickle friend in your weight-loss journey. To keep your sanity (and motivation), skip the weigh-ins during these common scenarios.  10/29/2013
A Seriously FUN Full-Body Workout for Fall Feeling a little ho-hum about your workout routine lately? This fun set of exercises is sure to change that! 10/28/2013 6:00:00 AM
10 Bizarre Things Your Body Does While You Sleep Be amazed by what's happening during your snooze sessions. 10/28/2013 5:00:00 AM
86 Pounds Down, Marsha is One Active Grandma* After almost 60 years of dieting, Marsha had her 'a-ha' moment. Find out how she lost 86 pounds and became a medal-winning runner. 10/27/2013
Tasting 'Game' Helps Kids Accept New Veggies Would turning veggies into a game help your kids eat them? How do we change the image of beauty? Get the answers to these questions and more in our weekly news roundup! 10/26/2013
6 Smart Ways to Stay on Track This Season Do you feel your motivating waning this fall? Re-commit to your goals by trying one of these fun challenges on for size! 10/25/2013 5:00:00 AM
Fill Your Plate with These Thanksgiving Foods You might look at your Thanksgiving table and become overwhelmed by the sea of fattening dishes. However, not everything in your holiday feast is terrible for you; there are several traditional dishes that actually serve up a fair amount of nutrients. Here's what to fill up on to feel satisfied (without feeling stuffed like a turkey). 10/23/2013 2:57:00 PM
Is the Junk-Food 'Addiction' Study Junk Science? A new study claims that Oreos are just as addictive as cocaine. Is this study legit--or junk science? 10/23/2013 6:00:00 AM
The Best Heart-Healthy Fruits and Vegetables Improve your health with the help of these colorful, good-for-you foods. 10/21/2013 12:00:00 PM
A Birthday Surprise Motivated Rachel to Lose 70 Pounds* Rachel had an ''a-ha moment'' about her weight on her 50th birthday. She has since lost 70 pounds, trains others for 5K races and has run the Portland Marathon! 10/20/2013