When viruses, bacteria, or injury strike, your body has a natural defense system in place to heal itself. One important part of your body's immune
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8 Ideas for Feeding Picky Eaters
Are you stressed by your kids’ refusal to eat your famous meatloaf? Have meals become battles you can’t win? You’re not alone. A recent study by Nancy
Read MoreEvery time you lose weight it seems to come right back…
Can you ever say goodbye to those extra pounds for good? Maybe it’s your freshman 15, baby weight, or the pounds that have slowly packed onto your
Read MoreSteaks, Bacon, and Burgers
Pros and cons of a high-protein diet. You've no doubt heard of diets like the Zone and Atkins. Along with others, these diets promote weight loss
Read MoreThree dangers of overeating
Satisfied or Stuffed? Food, food, glorious food! It not only fills your tummy, but it can be used to ease sadness, distract from boredom, and
Read MoreBeans Instead of Meat
The research is clear: beans are a superior choice to ground beef when it comes to fiber and saturated fat. Beans have almost half the calories,
Read MoreWinter Squash Made Easy
Spaghetti, acorn, butternut, pumpkin, kabocha, and hubbard are just a few of the popular winter squashes available in most grocery stores. They are
Read MoreEating the right foods can make a big difference in lowering your cholesterol levels
The higher your cholesterol, the greater your risk for heart and blood vessel disease. Gradual buildup of plaque in your arteries hardens them and
Read MoreTips to help you choose the weight-loss program that’s best for you
You've tried a couple diets with little to no lasting success. Your friends and co-workers swear by what's worked for them, but you have yet to find
Read MoreSix ways alcohol is good for you
While you know heavy drinking can lead to liver disease and drunk driving, you may not realize long-term heavy drinking is also a known contributor to
Read MoreThe Nine-Month Diet
Pregnant? Say no to these six foods. To help ensure a healthy pregnancy for mom and baby, it's important for a woman to eat a balanced diet that
Read MoreCheese: What You Need to Know
Lots of us have a love/hate relationship with cheese. We love how it goes with a good glass of wine or tops a pizza. We don’t care so much for its
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