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Nutrition & Diet Health Articles

Your well-being depends on what you eat. Healthier habits can let you enjoy meals without worry.  

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Chocolate as Health Food

Did you know that chocolate can actually boost your heart health?

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Curb Emotional Eating

When you hit the fridge after rough day, you may be engaged in emotional eating and pay the consequences.

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Clean Routine for Fruits and Veggies

Food-borne illnesses from fruits and veggies have more than doubled over the past 10 years.

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Dynamic D

Many health-conscious folks advocating superdoses of vitamin, but how much D do you really need?

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Eat Like a Cardiologist

Eating healthfully can help prevent heart disease, but not everyone’s sure how to get started.

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Gluten-Free Diets

Learn about foods to avoid, as well as those you can enjoy.

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Pack This, Not That

Plan ahead so you have nutritious food on hand and can offer two or more daily servings of fruits and veggies in your child's school lunch.

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Reading Food Labels

Knowing what you're eating is the first step toward a more nutritious diet.

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Shake the Salt Habit

Did you know that the American Heart Association has lowered its recommended daily sodium intake from 2,000 mg to 1,500 mg?

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The Skinny on Fat - Healthy vs. Unhealthy

Not all fats are created equal. Learn about the good, the bad, and the ugly.

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Tips for Eating Healthy

These simple ideas can make your food work better for you.

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Weight Loss Tips

Lay the groundwork for long-term, healthy weight loss.

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Whole Grains and Fiber

Finding high-fiber foods you enjoy is a key to long-term health.

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Winter Weight Loss

Whether you want to commune with nature or get a healthy dose of retail therapy at the mall, the following winter walks are a fun way to get and stay fit.

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Win the Battle of the Bulge

You really can beat the urge to pack on the pounds this winter, here’s how.

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