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Lead Stories: November 22, 2008

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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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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Chocolate and Leisurely Walks Are New Prescription for Weight Loss

Posted April 1, 2008 at 01:00 PM by Caroline Shannon

Section: Special Features

Regina Fitberg has always kept her sweets in check. She runs five miles a day, and said she tries to stay clear of anything that looks like “I am going to feel it in my thighs the next day.”

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