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Food of the Week [Part I]: Amazing Asparagus

Posted March 29, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Jessica Hale

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

Spring has finally sprung! With April right around the corner, it’s time to stow away the parkas, bust out the umbrellas and watch the snow melt. It’s also the peak time for asparagus, a delicious and healthful sprout perfect for this week’s…

Food of the Week [Part 2]: Crazy for Quinoa

Posted March 23, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Jessica Hale

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

Increasing in popularity all over North America, quinoa is not just for health nuts anymore. Its nutty flavor, cute spiral shape and complete protein content make it a great choice for anyone who wants to add a little variety and extra…

Food of the Week [Part 1]: Cooking with Quinoa

Posted March 22, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Jessica Hale

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

If you’re looking for a healthy, unique alternative to rice, look no further than quinoa, the ancient Incan food that is increasingly taking on a role in modern kitchens. Quinoa earns the title of Food of the Week for its high protein…

Food of the Week [Part 2]: Unbelievable Olive Oil

Posted March 16, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Jessica Hale

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

Did you know that:

• There is an International Olive Oil Council that oversees 95% of the world’s olive oil production? • Over half of Greece’s cultivated land is devoted to growing olives? • Olive…

Food of the Week [Part I]: Amazing Olive Oil

Posted March 15, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Jessica Hale

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

As early as 3,000 B.C., the people of the Mediterranean have venerated olive oil. It has been a sacrifice for the gods, a prize for athletes at the Olympics, fuel for lamps, and a staple of the ancient diet. Nowadays, there…

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…

Her Active Philosopher: What Are You Standing Up For?

Posted September 16, 2007 at 02:00 PM by Katie Drummond

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In this weekly column, Her Active Philosopher, Her Active Life editor Katie Drummond waxes philosophical and writes lyrically as she invites us on her personal health and fitness journey

When I was a teenager, I did what many young…

Book Review: Pamela Rice’s “101 Reasons Why I’m a Vegetarian”

Posted June 7, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Vegetarianism, Weight Control, Special Features, HAL Reviews

The merit of a vegetarian lifestyle is a frequent topic of debate, whether between family members at the dinner table or among those working in causes related to health and nutrition, environmental sustainability, and animal welfare. Those looking to bolster their arguments for…