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Behind the Scenes on 'The Spark Solution' Recipe Photo Shoot Ever wonder what it takes to get picture-perfect food? Today, go behind the scenes of the recipe photo shoot for "The Spark Solution." 4/10/2013 6:00:00 PM
The Secret to Loving Your Body Isn't Losing Weight Do you love your body--right now? Then don't expect that to change when you lose weight. Here's how to feel more confident NOW--not 20 pounds from now. 4/10/2013 12:00:00 PM
Exercising with Fibromyalgia Because of the severity of symptoms, people with fibromyalgia tend to be less physically active. But that doesn't mean that exercise is out of the question. Here's what you need to know about how exercise affects fibromyalgia symptoms—plus tips to maintain a consistent routine. 4/10/2013
6 Ways to Pick Peppers for Dinner Take advantage of the fresh flavor of bell peppers for supper this week. 4/9/2013 6:00:00 PM
A Fat-Free Super Food That's Big on Taste Onions are not only good for you, they add serious flavor without salt or fat. Discover which variety can add some punch to your favorite recipes. 4/9/2013
How to Wake Up with More Energy Discover ways to revamp your sleep routine so you can feel great in the morning. 4/8/2013 12:00:00 PM
100 Reasons You Should Work Out Today Thinking about skipping your workout today? Think again. Use this list of motivators to get your body moving. No more excuses! 4/8/2013 6:00:00 AM
Fruit, Not Fries: Lunchroom Makeovers Nudge Kids Toward Better Choices (Healthy Links Roundup) Catch up on the week's most popular healthy living headlines. Meat gets a rebrand, and learn how much of it the average person eats per year. 4/6/2013 6:00:00 AM
Tired of Starting Over? Motivation Monday: If you're tired of starting over, stop giving up! 4/5/2013 12:00:00 PM
The Single Best Exercise for Weight Loss Often people will ask me to share the best exercises for weight loss. Today, I'm finally sharing the answer! 4/5/2013 6:00:00 AM
Pain Medications and Exercise Exercise can help alleviate chronic pain, but you should be aware of the hidden risks of taking common pain medications while working out. 4/5/2013
How Yoga Helps Relieve Pain Dealing with pain from a chronic condition or injury can be challenging emotionally and physically. Yoga can help you manage both sides of the pain equation by building a strong mind-body connection and stretching tight muscles. 4/5/2013
20 Better-Than-Takeout Recipes Takeout is tasty and convenient, but comes with high fat, sodium, and calories. Use health-smart ingredients and cooking methods to make healthy takeout dishes at home. 4/4/2013 6:00:00 PM
How to Use Rewards to Get the Results You Want Rewarding yourself for doing the right thing can really help you change your habits. But what's the best way to do this? 4/4/2013 9:00:00 AM
Is Your Fat-Burning Furnace Fired Up--or Fizzling Out? Coach Nicole shares three tricks to help you burn more fat during your workouts--plus the three well-meaning "strategies" you should avoid. 4/3/2013 6:00:00 AM
Try This 42-Calorie Spaghetti Swap You might have heard of spaghetti squash, but do you know what to do with it? Learn 3 ways to prep it, plus 8 ways to eat it! 4/2/2013 6:00:00 PM
How This Baseball Fan Lost Almost 300 Pounds* Stephen Mariani (sjm1027) today weighs 184 pounds, down from a high of 475 pounds. Find out how he did it--and how this baseball fan's dream came true after shedding the weight. 4/2/2013 12:00:00 PM
9 Myths & Misconceptions About Pilates Do you shy away from Pilates because you think it's only for flexible or ''fit'' people? It's time to change your mind about this exercise that's awesome for everyone (yes, even you!).  4/2/2013
15 Fiber-Packed Foods Keep your health in check with these filling and tasty treats.
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What's for Dinner? 30 Easy, Healthy Meals for April What's for dinner this month? SparkRecipes and Chef Meg has you covered! 3/31/2013 6:00:00 PM
5 Easy Ways to Better Value Your Time We all have 168 hours in a week. What will you do with them? Find out how to end each day with the satisfaction that it was well-spent--and utilize your time to the fullest. 3/30/2013 6:00:00 AM
Find Out How Many Calories You Burn After Exercise Do you really continue burning more calories after your workout, or is it really just during the workout that matters? This study might have the answer. 3/29/2013 6:00:00 AM
15 New Ways to Use Protein Powder Looking for a new way to use protein powder? Try one of these recipes or tips today! 3/28/2013 12:00:00 PM
Beware the Addictive Cues: How to Fight Food Cravings In her last blog, Dr. Pam Peeke shared ways to deal with food addiction. But what about situations where you're bombarded by messages telling you to eat--and there's no way out? 3/28/2013 6:00:00 AM
Top 10 Abs Training Mistakes Want flatter abs? Then be sure to avoid these common workout mistakes and follow our daily program to strengthen and define your abs. 3/27/2013 6:00:00 AM