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Nutrition Tips for Women in their 20s, 30s and 40s

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Throw a Spring Fling!

Embrace the season with a party featuring seasonal, organic vegetables. The recipes featured here can easily be doubled or tripled to serve the number of guests you invite. Watercress, Radish, and...
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The Coconut Cure

From a metabolic perspective, coconut can do no wrong. It feeds the thyroid and is the only source of saturated fat that does not require bile to break it down for your body to use it. Coconut oil...
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B Vitamins Are An Unbeatable Force For Health

Unfortunately, it's easy to run a deficit of Bs. They're water soluble, which means the body must use 'em or lose 'em. Any excess is eliminated daily in sweat or urine, so B vitamins must be...
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Good Health in Your Spice Rack

Sage , whether fresh or dried, has a strong flavor that makes it a good choice for hearty, slow-cooking foods such as roasts and stews. Sprinkle it on squash or sweet potatoes too. Sage tea soothes...
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Fish Lowers Stroke Risk

Eating fish can reduce the risk of stroke, but fish oil supplements do not appear to offer the same protection, according to new research. After reviewing 38 studies involving nearly 800,000 people,...
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Go Nuts for Health!

The more you hear about the dangers of a diet high in saturated fats (think red meat and full-fat dairy foods), the more you may think about changing your eating plan. But products labeled "fat-free...
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Getting Clean Can Be A Dirty Business

Here's a familiar morning routine: You stumble into the shower, lather up your hair, massage in conditioner, soap up your body, and possibly get foamy with a shaving cream. You rinse off and step out...
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Meet Your Microbiome

Next time you put a fork of food in your mouth, consider its effects on the trillions of beneficial bacteria that call your body home. These bacteria outnumber your human cells 10 to 1, and they have...
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Want Your Soups to Sing? Follow these 10 Steps!

Whether you’re making Classic Tomato Soup, Garden Gazpacho, or Rice Congee Soup, it helps to remember that soup is a forgiving dish, making it one of the best ways to experience the magic of cooking...