Toby Smithson
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Eating healthy even in the darkMay 01, 2012 1:00 pm - Power outages can happen any time of the year and the suburbs certainly saw their fair share of them last summer. And with the power out, it seems people's preference fo...
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Eat right, live well: Food options for a healthier PassoverApr 02, 2012 12:00 pm - Passover is usually celebrated with traditional foods that call for sugar, oil and/or eggs — all of which can wreak havoc on your heart, blood sugar and weight. This yea...
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Plant-based meals get your plate, and you, in shapeMar 07, 2012 5:00 am - For some of you March may find you thinking about your children's upcoming spring break, but for dietitians March means National Nutrition Month. During nutrition month ...
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Simple tweaks make soul food more heart healthyFeb 07, 2012 12:00 pm - Traditional soul food dishes popular in African American culture often are prepared with a lot of artery clogging saturated fat and blood pressure raising sodium. But it...
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Make simple substitutions for healthier recipesJan 10, 2012 5:00 am - If your New Year's resolution included a pact to eat healthier yet can't stomach the thought of erasing favorite meals from your menu, you've come to the right place. Mo...
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Giving the gift of a good breakfastDec 12, 2011 3:00 pm - Breakfast really can be the most important meal of the day. Your mother wasn't making that up! Breakfast provides the energy you need to start your day and many nutrient...
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Diabetes dilemma for the holidaysNov 15, 2011 10:00 am - Either irony or design places Diabetes Awareness month in November, just as many still full of Halloween candy are preparing for the season of eating that includes Thank...
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Make room for roasted root vegetablesOct 04, 2011 2:00 pm - When asked what your favorite vegetable is, do you answer “french fries”? If you do, you're not alone. In the U.S., one of the most commonly consumed vegetables is the ...
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Healthy school lunchesSep 06, 2011 12:00 am - With kids returning to school, it is time to think about how important school lunch is for fueling your child’s body and brain. Children will decide what they actually e...
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Herbs, spices boost flavor sans the sodiumAug 10, 2011 12:00 am - How much sodium do you consume each day? Most likely, too much. The typical American consumes an average of 3,400 milligrams a day, far above the 2,300 milligrams a day ...