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Spice Up Your Holidays

Posted December 7, 2007 at 02:00 PM by Afton Cohen

Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes

(ARA) - Hand off a hot holiday beverage—to dinner guests, carolers, neighbors who drop by, or kids during tree trimming or story time—and you instantly warm both tummies and hearts. Make sure you treat yourself too; wrapping your hands around a…

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Recipe: Holiday Leftover Casserole

Posted November 26, 2007 at 06:00 PM by Amanda Black

Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Vegetarianism

After slaving over a hot stove to prepare holiday feasts and freshly baked goodies (or slaving over a takeout menu if you’ve chosen to eschew epic festive dining this year), you may find yourself opening the refrigerator to find piles of…

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Food of the Week [Part II]: Squash Gets Sweet

Posted November 25, 2007 at 04:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Vegetarianism

Yesterday, Her Active Life got into the spirit of the season and offered up a stuffed acorn squash recipe that makes the perfect side dish to a festive meal. More than seasonal and delicious, winter squash have a wealth of health…

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Food of the Week [Part I]: Seasonal Squash

Posted November 24, 2007 at 05:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Vegetarianism, Special Features

‘Tis the season to enjoy winter squash, which is at its best through November. While each type of winter squash varies in shape, color and flavor, they all have long storage lives (up to six months) and the potential to add…

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Recipe: Boost Your Beta Carotene

Posted November 18, 2007 at 05:00 PM by Zola Jones

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

As Her Active Life reported earlier, researchers have found a connection between beta carotene and a better memory - as well as the prevention of Alzheimer’s and dementia later in life. While further studies are necessary, we already know that beta…

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Holiday Recipe Redesign: Waldorf Salad

Posted November 16, 2007 at 07:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Vegetarianism

We all enjoy indulging a little around the holidays, but there’s no reason to skip making healthy ingredient swaps in your favorite recipes - especially if you aren’t sacrificing any taste.

This Waldorf Recipe is redesigned with saturated fat…

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Holiday Recipe Redesign: The Festive Vegetable

Posted November 16, 2007 at 04:00 PM by Katie Drummond

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

Though you may shudder at the nutritional nightmares associated with holiday times, meals in the festive season aren’t all egg nog and cookie platters. There are some healthy treats hidden under all that sugar and spice, and Her Active Life…

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Food of the Week [Part II]: Cranberries

Posted November 4, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Katie Drummond

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

Yesterday we brought you a delicious chutney recipe to serve as a holiday season side dish - featuring the food of the week, cranberries. These berries are a potent source of antioxidants, and the perfect food for women prone to urinary…

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Food of the Week [Part I]: Cranberry Cravings

Posted November 3, 2007 at 02:00 PM by Katie Drummond

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

This tart red fruit (a cousin of the blueberry) makes its appearance on grocery shelves in the next few weeks, just in time for the holidays. But cranberries are good for more than just a Thanksgiving side dish, and pack more antioxidants…

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