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Your Metabolism: What it is and How it Works

You may hear the word metabolism all the time, especially when you're talking about your weight. But just what does it really mean? Read More

Healthy Recipes

Easy Spinach Lasagna

Country Quiche

Caesar Salad Sandwiches

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Diet & Weight Loss Tip: Reach for the Nuts

If you're starving and the only place you can find food is a vending machine or hotel minibar, reach for the nuts. Unlike many snack foods, they're packed with healthy fats that may fight heart disease, and they're a great source of vitamin E, fiber, and magnesium. Just remember that nuts are high in calories and should be eaten in moderation.