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I hate packing a lunch to take to work in the morning. I loathe the smell of tuna fish at seven am competing with my oatmeal.  But I do it--most days…

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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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While “death” is not a word that many people most likely associate with food, that grim reality is one that has become quickly attached to women and disordered eating.

According to the National…

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Like all vitamins, vitamin A is a non-caloric molecule without which our bodies could not function properly.  Like it’s fellow fat soluble vitamins D, E and K, vitamin A is absorbed with fats and oils in the intestine, and is stored…

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Yesterday, Her Active Life awarded corn the coveted spot of our Food of the Week. Today, corn is once again in the spotlight, with a recipe for a corn, kale, and sweet potato soup that is delicious hot and fresh, cold from the fridge, or frozen and reheated. Make a…

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Just in time for the weekend, Her Active Life brings you delicious, nutritious recipes to make with our food of the week. Corn gets the nod this time around, for its versatility and indubitable synonymity with all things summer.

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With autumn fast approaching, farm-fresh apples abound. From granny smith to red delicious, apples boast serious health benefits. Apples are a delicious source of natural fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants. Even better? New research from Cornell University suggests that apples may prevent the…

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With autumn fast approaching, farm-fresh apples abound. From granny smith to red delicious, apples boast serious health benefits. Apples are a delicious source of natural fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants. Even better? New research from Cornell University suggests that apples may prevent the…

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While muggy summer days don’t always conjure up images of a hearty soup for lunch or dinner, chilled soups can be a healthy, refreshing way to mix up your hot weather routine of smoothies, salads, and other easy, oven-less, sweat-free meals.…

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The following article was submitted by sports nutritionist Nancy Clark.  Nancy Clark, MS, RD CSSD (Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics) counsels active people at her private practice located at Healthworks, the premier fitness center in Chestnut Hill MA (617-383-6100). Her popular Sports Nutrition Guidebook, NEW 2007 Food Guide for…

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The following content comes via www.fruitsandveggiesmatter.gov. 

Celery, a household staple to some, an appetizer or snack to others, either way, this beloved vegetable has made its way into millions of households over the years. Celery has its roots in…

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It was a great week at Her Active Life!  In case you missed them, check out some of last week’s popular headlines:

1) A Diet to Deal with Haywire…

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If you’ve ever tried converting a favorite recipe to suit a particular dietary need – from gluten-free to diabetic– you know the challenge of modifying ingredients to make it taste like the “real thing” you and your family have come to know and…

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This is the second part in a two part series on “food makeovers.” Baker and chef extraordinaire Katie Drummond offers us heathy tips on how to nutritionally “makeover” our favorite foods and recipes.  This edition specifically focuses on trimming unhealthy fats from our diets in exchange for their healthy -…

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