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5 Everyday Diet Tips for a Healthy Heart
February is heart health month; so give your heart and cardiovascular system the best T.L.C. with these five nutrition tips.
By Karen Sherwood

3 Post-Workout Meals That Lower Inflammation
Wondering what to eat after a hard workout to speed recovery? These inflammationlowering recipes provide the right combo of carbs and protein to ge...
By Sabrina Grotewold

Are Eggs and Sausage the Best Breakfast to Eat Before a Race?
Should you eat eggs and sausage before your next big race? Active Expert Matt Fitzgerald analyzes the results of a new study of highfat and highcar...
By Matt Fitzgerald

Omega Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies Recipe
These confectionery gems will satisfy your sweet tooth. But given their fiber, iron and hearthealthy fats, they'll also keep you on the straight an...
By Katie Jeffrey

The Diet Detective: Must-Know Summer Health Tips
From knowing whether or not to avoid swimming after you eat to reasons why sweet corn is a good energy food, these tips will help you stay healthy ...
By Charles Stuart Platkin

Chicken with Mushrooms, Red Wine and Roasted Garlic
Filled with hearthealthy antioxidants from red wine and mushrooms, this proteinpacked chicken dish gets rich flavor from roasted garlic.
By Sabrina Grotewold

The Vitamin That May Help You Slim Down
Experts agree that eating a healthy diet and exercising are the best way to slim down. However, some research shows that a wellknown vitamin may al...
By Lynn A. Anderson, Ph.D, ND

5 Weird Diets That Actually Work
These meal plans may be slightly unconventional, but they can actually lead to weight loss.
By Gordy Megroz

The Best Team Snacks for Kids' Sports
We're rounding up the best fresh, whole foods to help your kid's team refuel and hydrate when it's your week to bring snacks after the game.
By Angela Bekkala

10 Homemade Nut-Free Snacks for Kids
Does your kid have a nut allergy or attend a school with a strict nonuts policy? These snack recipes are so tasty, your kids won't even know what t...
By Jackie Veling

8 Popular Kids Snacks That Are Shockingly Unhealthy
Hold on to your squeezable yogurts, the calories and sugar in these kid snack classics will surprise you.
By Nikki Chavanelle

7 Healthy Homemade Ice Cream Recipes Kids Will Love
Stop chasing after the ice cream truck and instead serve up a healthier version that has ingredients you can pronounce and is full of real food.
By Angela Bekkala

16 Healthy Halloween Treats for Kids
These cute, spooky and downright tasty treats will get kids excited about eating healthy on Halloween.
By Samantha Guzman and Jen Retter

The Right Portion Sizes for Every Age
As your child grows, make sure they’re getting the correct nutrients they need without overdoing it.
By Joan Hodges

20 Foods with the Most Added Sugar
Added sugar can cause weight gain, high blood pressure and even heart disease. Steer your sweet tooth away from these everyday foods with the most ...
By Jackie Veling

The Best Instagram Accounts for Healthy Family Recipes
A carefully curated Instagram feed (no pun intended) can help your family eat right with healthy, delicious and easytoprepare recipes.
By Angela Bekkala

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5 Everyday Diet Tips for a Healthy Heart February is heart health month; so give your heart and cardiovascular system the best T.L.C. with these five nutrition tips. By Karen Sherwood

3 Post-Workout Meals That Lower Inflammation Wondering what to eat after a hard workout to speed recovery? These inflammationlowering recipes provide the right combo of carbs and protein to ge... By Sabrina Grotewold

Are Eggs and Sausage the Best Breakfast to Eat Before a Race? Should you eat eggs and sausage before your next big race? Active Expert Matt Fitzgerald analyzes the results of a new study of highfat and highcar... By Matt Fitzgerald

Omega Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies Recipe These confectionery gems will satisfy your sweet tooth. But given their fiber, iron and hearthealthy fats, they'll also keep you on the straight an... By Katie Jeffrey

The Diet Detective: Must-Know Summer Health Tips From knowing whether or not to avoid swimming after you eat to reasons why sweet corn is a good energy food, these tips will help you stay healthy ... By Charles Stuart Platkin

Chicken with Mushrooms, Red Wine and Roasted Garlic Filled with hearthealthy antioxidants from red wine and mushrooms, this proteinpacked chicken dish gets rich flavor from roasted garlic. By Sabrina Grotewold

The Vitamin That May Help You Slim Down Experts agree that eating a healthy diet and exercising are the best way to slim down. However, some research shows that a wellknown vitamin may al... By Lynn A. Anderson, Ph.D, ND

5 Weird Diets That Actually Work These meal plans may be slightly unconventional, but they can actually lead to weight loss. By Gordy Megroz

The Best Team Snacks for Kids' Sports We're rounding up the best fresh, whole foods to help your kid's team refuel and hydrate when it's your week to bring snacks after the game. By Angela Bekkala

10 Homemade Nut-Free Snacks for Kids Does your kid have a nut allergy or attend a school with a strict nonuts policy? These snack recipes are so tasty, your kids won't even know what t... By Jackie Veling

8 Popular Kids Snacks That Are Shockingly Unhealthy Hold on to your squeezable yogurts, the calories and sugar in these kid snack classics will surprise you. By Nikki Chavanelle

7 Healthy Homemade Ice Cream Recipes Kids Will Love Stop chasing after the ice cream truck and instead serve up a healthier version that has ingredients you can pronounce and is full of real food. By Angela Bekkala

16 Healthy Halloween Treats for Kids These cute, spooky and downright tasty treats will get kids excited about eating healthy on Halloween. By Samantha Guzman and Jen Retter

The Right Portion Sizes for Every Age As your child grows, make sure they’re getting the correct nutrients they need without overdoing it. By Joan Hodges

20 Foods with the Most Added Sugar Added sugar can cause weight gain, high blood pressure and even heart disease. Steer your sweet tooth away from these everyday foods with the most ... By Jackie Veling

The Best Instagram Accounts for Healthy Family Recipes A carefully curated Instagram feed (no pun intended) can help your family eat right with healthy, delicious and easytoprepare recipes. By Angela Bekkala

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5 Everyday Diet Tips for a Healthy Heart
February is heart health month; so give your heart and cardiovascular system the best T.L.C. with these five nutrition tips.
By Karen Sherwood

3 Post-Workout Meals That Lower Inflammation
Wondering what to eat after a hard workout to speed recovery? These inflammationlowering recipes provide the right combo of carbs and protein to ge...
By Sabrina Grotewold

Are Eggs and Sausage the Best Breakfast to Eat Before a Race?
Should you eat eggs and sausage before your next big race? Active Expert Matt Fitzgerald analyzes the results of a new study of highfat and highcar...
By Matt Fitzgerald

Omega Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies Recipe
These confectionery gems will satisfy your sweet tooth. But given their fiber, iron and hearthealthy fats, they'll also keep you on the straight an...
By Katie Jeffrey

The Diet Detective: Must-Know Summer Health Tips
From knowing whether or not to avoid swimming after you eat to reasons why sweet corn is a good energy food, these tips will help you stay healthy ...
By Charles Stuart Platkin

Chicken with Mushrooms, Red Wine and Roasted Garlic
Filled with hearthealthy antioxidants from red wine and mushrooms, this proteinpacked chicken dish gets rich flavor from roasted garlic.
By Sabrina Grotewold

The Vitamin That May Help You Slim Down
Experts agree that eating a healthy diet and exercising are the best way to slim down. However, some research shows that a wellknown vitamin may al...
By Lynn A. Anderson, Ph.D, ND

5 Weird Diets That Actually Work
These meal plans may be slightly unconventional, but they can actually lead to weight loss.
By Gordy Megroz

The Best Team Snacks for Kids' Sports
We're rounding up the best fresh, whole foods to help your kid's team refuel and hydrate when it's your week to bring snacks after the game.
By Angela Bekkala

10 Homemade Nut-Free Snacks for Kids
Does your kid have a nut allergy or attend a school with a strict nonuts policy? These snack recipes are so tasty, your kids won't even know what t...
By Jackie Veling

8 Popular Kids Snacks That Are Shockingly Unhealthy
Hold on to your squeezable yogurts, the calories and sugar in these kid snack classics will surprise you.
By Nikki Chavanelle

7 Healthy Homemade Ice Cream Recipes Kids Will Love
Stop chasing after the ice cream truck and instead serve up a healthier version that has ingredients you can pronounce and is full of real food.
By Angela Bekkala

16 Healthy Halloween Treats for Kids
These cute, spooky and downright tasty treats will get kids excited about eating healthy on Halloween.
By Samantha Guzman and Jen Retter

The Right Portion Sizes for Every Age
As your child grows, make sure they’re getting the correct nutrients they need without overdoing it.
By Joan Hodges

20 Foods with the Most Added Sugar
Added sugar can cause weight gain, high blood pressure and even heart disease. Steer your sweet tooth away from these everyday foods with the most ...
By Jackie Veling

The Best Instagram Accounts for Healthy Family Recipes
A carefully curated Instagram feed (no pun intended) can help your family eat right with healthy, delicious and easytoprepare recipes.
By Angela Bekkala

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