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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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Recipe: On-the-Go Granola Bars

Posted July 12, 2007 at 10:00 AM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Recipes, Workout Fuel

Any busy woman needs a stockpile of easy snacks and meals to grab for a quick breakfast or a mid-day pick-me-up. While the grocery store has aisles of convenient bags and bars, nothing beats homemade when it comes to taste and nutrition.

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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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Product Review: General Mills Fiber One Chewy Bars

Posted May 21, 2007 at 03:50 PM by Bridget Sullivan

Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Product Reviews, Special Features, HAL Reviews

Product: General Mills Fiber One Chewy Bars Price: $3.00 - $3.39 (varies by location) Allergy Information: contains peanut, milk, soy, sunflower, wheat, and almond ingredients.

General Mills recently introduced Fiber…

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