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Food of the Week [Part II]: Serving Up Sweet Potato

Posted February 3, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Jessica Hale

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

This week, delicious sweet potato proves itself to be more than just a pretty-colored palate pleaser. Chock full of nutrients, sweet potatoes are a healthy and versatile choice for a side dish or main course.

Sweet potatoes are…

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Food of the Week [Part I]: Savory Sweet Potatoes

Posted February 2, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Jessica Hale

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

Sweet potatoes usually make an appearance at Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners, and that may be why they’re often dismissed as less healthy than many other vegetables. But don’t limit your consumption to holiday eating – this delicious and nutritious Food of…

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Recipe: Boost Your Beta Carotene

Posted November 18, 2007 at 05:00 PM by Zola Jones

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

As Her Active Life reported earlier, researchers have found a connection between beta carotene and a better memory - as well as the prevention of Alzheimer’s and dementia later in life. While further studies are necessary, we already know that beta…

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