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Preserve the taste of summer by freezing your fruits

Summertime is the best time to find the freshest fruit around as it is the natural harvesting season for many fruits and vegetables. Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, June 4, 2011 5:00 pm

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Toss a healthy meal in minutes for Memorial Day

The unofficial start of summer is Memorial Day — and with that comes grill outs, get-togethers and a desire for cooking outside. Summer also means ... Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, May 28, 2011 5:00 pm

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Berries — so berry good for your overall health

Diet is the single most important factor in cancer prevention according to the American Institute for Cancer Research. Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, May 21, 2011 5:00 pm

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Foods that build sunglasses for the inside of your eyes

Did you know the inside of your eyes also need protection? Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, May 14, 2011 5:00 pm

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Set a good example of health for Mother’s Day

We all have many to-do lists — but as mothers, taking care of ourselves tends to be on the bottom of that list. Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, May 7, 2011 5:00 pm

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Creating a Cinco de Mayo fiesta with tomatillos

Roasted, sautéed, grilled or stewed, tomatillos liven many Latin-inspired recipes with their vibrant color and tart flavor. Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, April 30, 2011 5:00 pm

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A dozen fantastic reasons to enjoy eggs

Current research suggests eggs are not as bad as they were once cracked up to be: Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, April 23, 2011 5:00 pm

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Making colorful Easter eggs using natural dyes

You have a fun science experiment waiting in your own pantry: using natural dyes to color your Easter eggs this year. Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, April 16, 2011 5:00 pm

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Soy an easy and delicious side to your meals

They cook like a frozen lima bean. They are the only bean that provides a “complete” protein and a serving has as much fiber as ... Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, April 9, 2011 5:00 pm

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Asparagus: a leading vegetable for moms-to-be

Asparagus, fleshy spears topped with bud-like heads, is often thought of as a spring vegetable, with the peak season for fresh asparagus lasting from February ... Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, April 2, 2011 5:00 pm

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Take these five steps for a healthier meal time

One of the biggest ways to reduce your grocery bill is to plan your meals. Not only does this allow you to waste less ... Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, March 26, 2011 5:00 pm

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Is eating healthier really that more expensive?

With National Nutrition Month being highlighted in March, one of the most common complaints I hear against healthy eating is that it is more expensive. ... Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, March 19, 2011 6:30 pm

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Going green can help you lead a healthier life

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, there’s more good news about green-colored food, especially green foods that are cruciferous vegetables. But if you ... Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, March 12, 2011 5:00 pm

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Let color be your guide to nutritious meals

March kicks off National Nutrition Month, a nutrition education campaign sponsored annually by the American Dietetic Association. Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, March 5, 2011 5:00 pm

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Now is the season to shake the habit – of salt

Americans love salt but it is time to shake the habit. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently reported two out of ... Read more

by Jen Haugen, Saturday, February 19, 2011 5:00 pm

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