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Lead Stories: March 20, 2010

Ugly Fruits and Vegetables - Good Health in Small Packages

Posted March 17, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Kathleen Blanchard

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating

We all love perfect form and aesthetically pleasing colors. We’re conditioned to believe that bigger, attractive produce is better, but in truth, ugly little fruits and vegetables are nutritionally more powerful. Smaller plant size yields greater concentrations of beneficial phytochemicals. These…

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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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Get Fresh: Five Steps to a Better Salad

Posted January 4, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Katie Drummond

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

With heavy holiday eating behind you, the time is right to get fresh, and whip up a few lighter meals in the kitchen. Salads are an easy, no-fuss option for a breezy lunch or dinner that will leave you feeling energized,…

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