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The Vegetarian Advantage
Historically a way of eating for spiritual, ethical or economic reasons, vegetarian diets have recently taken the spotlight with impressive benefits for diabetes and other chronic diseases. More...

REVEALED: The Truth About Calories
What’s a calorie anyway? And why do they count? Are you planning on losing weight this year? If so, you’ll probably want to know how many calories you need to maintain your weight, and go from there. More...

Smart Food Shopping
We're going to take an aisle-by-aisle tour of the grocery store to help you the next time you do your shopping. First, when shopping, keep in mind these general shopping tips. More...

Not-So-Forbidden Fruit
Fruits are great sources of fiber, vitamins and minerals. One serving equals about 60 calories and is virtually fat-free, so fruits can help you control your weight and reduce your risk of weight-related diseases. More...

Bananas - A Thought for a Lifetime
Bananas contain three natural sugars - sucrose, fructose and glucose combined with fiber. A banana gives an instant, sustained and substantial boost of energy. Research has proven that just two bananas provide enough energy for a strenuous 90-minute workout. More...

10 Foods that Curb Your Cravings
The best way to slim down may just be to fill up… on the right kinds of whole foods that can help you curb those cravings for good. More...

Best Calcium-Rich Foods
Study after study shows that a calcium-rich diet not only builds strong bones and teeth, but also may help prevent osteoporosis, reduce the risk of colon cancer, control blood pressure, ease PMS and calm your nerves. More...

Breakfast On The Run
Mornings can be full of chaos on school days. That chaos might mean overlooking the most important meal of the day -- breakfast. Don't feel pressured to put together a full-blown pancake-and-scrambled-egg breakfast. But, on the other hand, you don't want your child to leave the house unfed. More...

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