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Lead Stories: January 9, 2009

A Vivacious Voice for Veganism: Making the Switch

Posted May 20, 2008 at 03:00 PM by Katie Drummond

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

Are you curious about the vegan lifestyle? Does it seem a little bit mysterious? Perhaps you’ve thought about trying it yourself. In this column from senior staff writer Katie Drummond, Katie explores many of the challenges that vegans face and dispels popular myths…

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Dr. Mirkin: How Safe Is Microwaved Food?

Posted April 12, 2008 at 03:00 PM by Alexandra Haller

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating, Her News

Microwaving Does Not Harm Foods

A report from the nutrition department of Cornell University should convince you that microwaving food does not destroy its nutritional value.  Dr. Gertrude Armbruster and her colleagues showed that fruits and vegetables lost the least vitamin…

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