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  Why Blueberries Are Nutritional Superstars

  With flavors that range from mildly sweet to tart and tangy, blueberries are nutritional superstars bursting with flavor while being very low in calories. A few years ago, ...

  On August 29, 2012 / By Barbara Baez
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  10 Reasons To Shop At Your Local Farmers Market

  Have you explored your local farmers market? Shopping and eating seasonally from a local farmers market tastes better, has higher nutritional values, promotes healthy eating habits, reduces environmental ...

  On July 5, 2012 / By Barbara Baez
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  Build a Better Burger — One That Won't Bust Your Diet

  Are you grilling this weekend? An average cheeseburger packs 319 calories and 18-23 grams of fat. You can build yourself a better burger with these great swaps. Trade the ...

  On June 29, 2012 / By Barbara Baez
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  Diet Tip: Do Omega 3s Improve Brain Function?

  There’s a trend of fortifying foods with the omega-3 DHA. One of the reasons nutrition experts recommend eating fish twice a week is that fish is a good ...

  On June 13, 2012 / By Barbara Baez
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  Recipe: Skinny Summer Ice Cream

  It’s feeling like summer, and you may be feeling like splurging on ice cream. Before you flag down the local ice cream truck, give this recipe a try. ...

  On May 30, 2012 / By Barbara Baez
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  Live Rite Shake Recipe: Butterfinger

  Who doesn’t love a Butterfinger candy bar? The salty/sweet crisp center covered in chocolate can be hard to resist. But we have a healthier, protein-packed alternative. Give this ...

  On May 25, 2012 / By Barbara Baez
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  Meal Plans – One Size Does Not Fit All

    Everywhere I go, as soon as people learn I am in fitness, people ask me: “Can you just give me a diet?” Diets connote short-term periods of ...

  On May 23, 2012 / By Barbara Baez
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  Recipe: Protein-Packed Chocolate Covered Strawberries

  Who says you can’t eat chocolate-covered strawberries when you’re trying to lose weight? This snack recipe is one you can indulge in (occasionally) to satisfy your chocolate cravings ...

  On May 18, 2012 / By Barbara Baez
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  Summer Weight Loss Fruit: Papaya

  If you haven’t yet planned an exotic trip, the taste of a ripe papaya will definitely take you on that tasty journey. The earth is abundant with natural foods that help ...

  On May 16, 2012 / By Barbara Baez
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  Recipe: Vegan Starlite Smoothie

  This smoothie recipe is ridiculously easy–and delicious! I use rice milk because I’m vegan, but it’s also great for those who are lactose intolerant, who suffer from seasonal ...

  On May 15, 2012 / By Barbara Baez