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Lead Stories: December 2, 2008

Kale – The Forgotten Veggie

Posted June 5, 2008 at 04:00 PM by Kathleen Blanchard

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I don’t know enough people who go out of their way to eat kale, yet it’s an excellent source of Vitamin A and C.  Kale is a good source of fiber and protein, and contains the following: Manganese Copper…

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Food of the Week [Part II]: Mango Magic

Posted May 31, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Special Features, Food of the Week

This week, we’re revering the mango as our Food of the Week, thanks to its excellent nutrient content and soothing enzymes and compounds – the perfect fruit for your athletic needs and your taste buds.

In India, mangoes are sometimes called…

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Food of the Week [Part I]: Meet the Mango

Posted May 29, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Special Features, Food of the Week

Although the wild mango can be traced back to 4,000 BCE, and was consumed by those living in the foothills of the Himalayas for thousands of years, you might not have enjoyed this early version of this springtime fruit. Apparently,…

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How Your Next Grocery Trip Could Save the Earth

Posted April 22, 2008 at 03:00 PM by Caroline Shannon

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her Nutrition

A day like today (it’s Earth Day, chicas!), makes it especially easy to recognize many of the things that we can all be doing to make our world a bit better—use reusable bags when grocery shopping, walk or ride your…

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