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Study Shows Link Between Body Fat, Red Meat and Cancer

Posted November 8, 2007 at 09:00 AM by Lisa Cieplechowicz

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

There’s no question that excess body fat and regular consumption of red meat can have health-related consequences.  Now, thanks to recent findings from the World Cancer Research Fund and the American Institute for Cancer Research, we know how severe these consequences can…

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A Primer for Pregnancy (Part III): Nutrition in the Second Trimester

Posted October 8, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Susannah McCauley

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Special Features

Her Active Life is pleased to present part III of a new series on pregnancy, written by our own Susannah Fuller. Susannah is an exercise fanatic turned pregnant mama, with research experience in health and nutrition. She enjoys all forms of…

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Feeding a growing machine: Meeting children’s nutritional requirements

Posted July 17, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Alexandra Haller

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

Children seem to grow taller overnight. Pants that fit well a month ago suddenly look like waders. Do they really grow that fast? During childhood (generally defined as the period of life from age 1 until puberty begins), a typical child will gain about…

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Omega-3 rich recipe: Orzo, Lentil and Flax Soup

Posted June 26, 2007 at 05:15 PM by Katie Drummond

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

To supplement her article on the health benefits of Omega-3 fatty acids, senior writer Katie Drummond offers up the following super healthy, omega-3 rich recipe.  Bon Appetit!

The health benefits of this soup go beyond the omega-3s…

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A Diet to Deal with Haywire Hormones: Eating in Your Forties

Posted June 25, 2007 at 10:45 AM by Katie Drummond

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

This is the final 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 twenties need in order to fuel their bodies.  Part Two offers the…

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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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