Karen Collins
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Cravings may have emotional, physical tiesMar 07, 2011 11:00 pm - Q. I seem to be craving sweets all the time lately. Do I just need more self-discipline, or what should I do? A. Your increased cravings for sweets could stem from ...
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Black rice a healthy choiceFeb 28, 2011 11:00 pm - Q. Is black rice now considered another one of the super foods? A. Black rice, a variety of rice used in Asia for centuries, is a whole grain and a healthy food cho...
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Not all oils good for bakingFeb 07, 2011 11:00 pm - (Q.) Can I substitute olive or canola oil for butter in recipes to avoid saturated fat? (A.) These oils can easily be substituted in sauteing or seasoning; for baking th...
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Dates an antioxidant-rich choiceJan 31, 2011 10:00 pm - Q. What are some healthy ways to eat dates? I saw them on a list of good sources of potassium. A. Fresh dates are a good source of potassium and they also score hig...
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Choose a variety of produce for optimum freshnessJan 24, 2011 11:00 pm - Q. I only have time to grocery shop once every seven to ten days. How can I include plenty of vegetables and fruits without losing lots of them to spoilage by the en...
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How do you eat healthy and still stay on a budget?Jan 17, 2011 10:00 pm - Q. If studies show that healthy foods cost more than unhealthy ones, what hope is there for someone with limited income to eat well and reach a healthy weight? A. S...
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Lemon juice no weight loss miracleJan 10, 2011 10:00 pm - Q. Is it true that drinking lemon juice helps people lose weight? A. Lemon juice may offer some help for weight loss, but it's not the unique secret weapon portraye...
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Chestnuts unique from other nutsDec 06, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. How does the nutritional value of chestnuts compare to other nuts? A. Chestnuts are really quite different nutritionally than other nuts, such as walnuts, almond...
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Green tea supports weight lossNov 20, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. Can green tea really help people lose weight? A. Some studies suggest that two to four cups of green tea daily could provide some extra help when you cut calo...
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Wraps not always a calorie saverNov 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Q. Is it true that wraps are a lower calorie choice than regular sandwiches? A. At some restaurants, the wraps are lower in calories than the traditional sandwich ...