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I just wrote the word "diet" in the title so you'd know what I was talking about, but honestly, that should be a swear word. How about, "5 easy ways ...

Calabaza Squash Calabaza is a type of pumpkin-like squash that is round in shape and varies in size. It can be as large as a watermelon or as small as ...

Ingredients: Yukon gold potatoes, sweet potatoes, string beans, carrots, peppers, onions, zucchini squash, parsnips, brussell sprouts, asparagus, roma tomatoes, lemons, flat leaf parsley, thyme, and basil (Or any other favorite ...

The Glory of Grains We find ourselves now entering that transition time – it’s still winter in most parts of the U.S., but every now and then we get those ...

The health benefits of dark chocolate have been big news lately. Women in particular respond to chemicals in chocolate that boost our serotonin and endorphin levels. Chocolate contains high levels ...

What are the things indoors that should concern me the most? Most people spend about 90 percent of their time indoors― in their homes or other buildings. So for many ...

Simplify Choose products with simpler ingredient lists and fewer synthetic chemicals. Avoid synthetic fragrance (look for the word “fragrance” on labels), and use fewer products overall. Ask yourself if you ...

There’s no escaping it: stress is a part of our lives. How we handle that stress can have an impact on our health. Every day, we hear more and more ...

Changing your diet to decrease your risk of developing cancer is a good idea but starting an exercise program might also be helpful. Exercise is an important part of any ...

One source for sound nutrition advice on cancer prevention and diet is the American Dietetic Association (ADA). As a reference for meal planning, the ADA recommends the Food Guide Pyramid ...

By Martha Miller Johnson, Positively Green 2/2009 News of possible health threats associated with plastic bothered Jeanne Haegele of Chicago so much that she has quit using plastic. The 28-year-old ...