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Friday’s Poll: Should Airlines Charge by Weight?

Posted June 27, 2008 at 01:00 PM by Martinique Haller

Section: Special Features

Her Active Life asked two writers to explore some of the intricacies of this possibility. It is not yet accepted by most major airlines, but they are considering it as a way to cut back on rising fuel costs. Some people decry that this is discrimination. Others shrugh their shoulders…

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Ask Shannon: Fitness and Nutrition Q & A

Posted June 17, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Shannon Clark

Section: Her Fitness, Training Programs, Special Features, Q & A

With years of training under her belt, resident fitness and nutrition expert Shannon Clark is ready to help you on your way to a healthy, informed lifestyle. Got a question? her your inquiries, and be sure to check back every week…

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Her Active Life iMix: Vol. 9 (Today’s Pop)

Posted June 16, 2008 at 11:00 AM by Alexandra M. Haller

Section: Her Motivation, Music, Special Features,

With Volume 9 we bring you the songs you are hearing on the radio today. These are the ones that you find yourself listening to on your drive home from work…

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Friday’s Poll: The Significance of Summer

Posted June 6, 2008 at 09:00 AM by Martinique Haller

Section: Her Health, Special Features

This is Her Active Life’s first Friday poll in June. After all our waiting, it’s safe to say that summer is officially here. Perhaps you’ve already dusted off the barbecue for savory kabobs or you’re finally having some outdoor fun with that frisbee you got for Christmas. Or maybe you’re…

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Food of the Week [Part II]: Choco-holics Unite

Posted June 5, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Vegetarianism, Special Features, Food of the Week

Earlier, we proclaimed chocolate as our Food of the Week, and credited its antioxidant content as the reason for the health allure of this sweet confection. But the benefits of a bit of dark chocolate extend beyond the physical – I’m talking about…

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Ask Shannon: Fitness and Nutrition Q & A

Posted June 4, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Shannon Clark

Section: Her Fitness, Training Programs, Special Features, Q & A

With years of training under her belt, resident fitness and nutrition expert Shannon Clark is ready to help you on your way to a healthy, informed lifestyle. Got a question? her your inquiries, and be sure to check back every week…

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Her Active Life iMix: Vol. 8 (90s Flashback)

Posted June 2, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Alexandra M. Haller

Section: Her Motivation, Music, Special Features,

This is our 8th installment of Her Active Life’s iMixes. It is similar to Volume 2 where Katie Drummond offered the type of upbeat music that we often refer to as a guilty pleasure. This new smattering is 90s-centric.…

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Food of the Week [Part I]: Choose Chocolate

Posted June 2, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Special Features, Food of the Week

Think of chocolate, and you may conjure up images of “forbidden” Butterfinger bars and brownies, and shudder at the thought of “all that fat” winding up on your thighs. But it may be time to reconsider your idea of chocolate as a sinful…

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Food of the Week [Part II]: Mango Magic

Posted May 31, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Special Features, Food of the Week

This week, we’re revering the mango as our Food of the Week, thanks to its excellent nutrient content and soothing enzymes and compounds – the perfect fruit for your athletic needs and your taste buds.

In India, mangoes are sometimes called…

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Food of the Week [Part I]: Meet the Mango

Posted May 29, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Special Features, Food of the Week

Although the wild mango can be traced back to 4,000 BCE, and was consumed by those living in the foothills of the Himalayas for thousands of years, you might not have enjoyed this early version of this springtime fruit. Apparently,…

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Food of the Week [Part II]: So Good Strawberries

Posted May 21, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Nutrition, Recipes, Special Features, Food of the Week

Summer is nearly upon us, and with it comes the fresh produce we’ve been waiting for - including the always popular strawberry, our Food of the Week and an annual favorite in most American households. Whether a tasty snack, part of a…

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Her Active Life iMix: Vol. 7 (Hip-Hop/Rap))

Posted May 19, 2008 at 11:00 AM by Alexandra M. Haller

Section: Her Motivation, Music, Special Features,

Her Active Life is pleased to bring you Vol. 7. This is quite a dynamic change from last week’s Vol. 6 (A Meditative Mood). If you are looking for a yoga soundtrack, click here…

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Food of the Week [Part I]: Sexy Strawberries

Posted May 18, 2008 at 04:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Special Features, Food of the Week

It shouldn’t be hard for you to get excited about trying some new recipes with this week’s Food of the Week. Unlike some of our more unusual selections like quinoa or swiss chard, we’re bringing you a ubiquitous seasonal berry this time around…

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Food of the Week: Shakin’ the Shitake

Posted May 12, 2008 at 04:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Special Features, Food of the Week

This week, we’re getting a little exotic, and encouraging you to mix up your usual cooking routine with a very special mushroom – the shitake, a staple of sushi joints and Asian stir fries, is our Food of the Week.

Shitake…

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Her Active Life iMix: Vol. 6 (A Meditative Mood)

Posted May 12, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Martha Jones

Section: Special Features, , The Yoga Life

This iMix comes to us today from an avid and passionate Her Active Life reader, Rick Jacobs. This is what he had to say about his playlist.

What is the right music for Yoga? Not all types of music…

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