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Ask Shannon: Fitness and Nutrition Q & A

Posted May 31, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Shannon Clark

Section: Her Health, 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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Vegetarian Diets: The Key to Health?

Posted November 14, 2007 at 01:00 PM by Denise Musumeci

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

These days, more and more people are trying out vegetarian diets, but not necessarily because of animal rights. Currently, Coronary Heart Disease is the number one killer in the United States, caused mainly by fatty substances and plaque clogging up the…

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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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Protein: Where do you get it, and how much do you really need?

Posted July 17, 2007 at 04:35 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating, Vegetarianism, Weight Control, Workout Fuel

Any vegetarian can surely recount story after story of being accosted with that one little question: “but where do you get your protein?” Maybe it’s a throwback to the ‘50’s era meat-and-potatoes dining regimen, or a consequence of the whey powder supplements that are…

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Buyer Beware: Saturated fat traps to watch out for

Posted June 30, 2007 at 03:00 PM by Bridget Sullivan

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

Did you know that more than 1,200 new reduced-fat or trans-fat free products hit the market last year?  While “trans-fat free” products may be the trendiest new rage, some manufacturers are simply replacing trans fats with more saturated fats.  In order to hunt down…

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