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Ask Shannon: Fitness & Nutrition Q & A

Posted May 29, 2008 at 01:00 PM by Shannon Clark

Section: Her Health, Her Motivation, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating

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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Young Lady: Get Your Folate!

Posted January 17, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Supplements, Her News

Calling all women aged 18 to 24: you need more folate!

At least this is the message coming from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control in a study released last week. Researchers surveyed over 2,000 women on their intake…

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Fearing the Fat – Part 2 – Peanuts

Posted July 27, 2007 at 04:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Weight Control

In case you missed Part 1 of this series, “Fearing the Fat,” click here.  In Part 1, Katie dished about the nutritional power of avocados and shared some delicious recipes!

Chances are, the stockpile of healthy nuts you keep on…

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Don’t Fear the Fat – Part 1 – Enticing Avocados

Posted July 26, 2007 at 02:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Weight Control

We all hear it, time and time again – a low fat, high fiber diet is the best road to a healthy lifestyle. While it’s true that a moderate approach to fat (much like any other nutrient) is ideal, many weight conscious women tend…

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Staying Fit and Starting a Family – Eating in Your Thirties (Part Two)

Posted June 22, 2007 at 02:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Weight Control, Workout Fuel, Special Features

This is the second part in a three-part series that focuses on age and healthy eating.  In Part One, senior writer Katie Drummond dishes on what women in their 20s need in order to fuel their bodies.  Part Two offers the same nutritional savviness,…

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On-the-Go Eating for Building Bones: A Dining Guide for Your Active Twenties (Part One)

Posted June 21, 2007 at 05:48 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Vegetarianism, Workout Fuel

This is the first part in a three-part series that focuses on age and healthy eating.  In Part One, senior writer Katie Drummond dishes on what women in their 20s need in order to fuel their bodies.

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Select your smoothie!  Energy boosting recipes for morning, noon and night

Posted May 10, 2007 at 03:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes

When the warm sunshine of spring hits, we’re often tempted to trade our mugs of tea for cool, refreshing beverages. Unfortunately, many popular treats, from decadent iced mocha lattes to bottled juice and soda, are filled with refined sugar and preservatives. Instead of shelling…

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Recent study suggests lack of carbs may lead to birth defects

Posted May 4, 2007 at 10:27 AM by Sarah Mandell

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Her News

Blood levels of folate among young women in the United States recently dropped significantly.  The disturbing discovery of the lack of the naturally occurring Vitamin B in many women could mean that birth defects are on the rise.  The possible reasoning behind this deficiency?…

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