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Sep 2, 2010, Easy Lunch Boxes Still Going Strong

After months of lunches, dishwashings, and general abuse, these containers are still going strong. Impressive. A back to school essential.

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Aug 30, 2010, Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe with Apples, Walnuts, and Yogurt

This healthy chicken salad recipe substitutes yogurt for mayonnaise. The apples and walnuts provide a crunchy satisfying texture. Great for lunch!

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Aug 25, 2010, 35 Healthy Snacks for Back to School and Back to Work!

Need some healthy snacks? Like them sweet and smooth or crunchy and salty? Try these ideas for both.

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Aug 23, 2010, Mezzetta Make That Sandwich Contest

Enter the Mezzetta Make that Sandwich Contest and Win $25,000! Learn how our family made their contest entries.

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Aug 16, 2010, Fast Easy Gazpacho Soup -- Healthy Diet Mom

A fast easy gazpacho soup recipe made in the blender. How to make delicious gazpacho in just 10 minutes!

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Aug 11, 2010, Healthy Diet Twitter and Facebook Fan Page from the Healthy Diet Mom

oin the Healthy Diet Twitter and become a Facebook Fan, Fast humor from a mom who can't cook, but is trying to feed her family a healthy diet.

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Aug 7, 2010, Is Protein Powder OK for Children?

Question: Is it okay to give my 6 year old daughter chocolate protein powder in her milk in place of chocolate syrup? How much is too much? Answer from

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Jul 26, 2010, Healthy Diet During Pregnancy

Question: What are the precautions of pregnancy? Answer: For a healthy diet during pregnancy follow these steps: 1. Your extra calories should come

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Jul 18, 2010, Cook Your Heart Out Contest Update 2010

QUESTION: Have the winners been selected and are the recipes available for the Cook Your Heart Out contest? ANSWER: Here's a mid-July 2010 update:

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Jul 13, 2010, What To Do With All That Zucchini?

Zucchini appeared on my doorstep from my neighbor's gardens. Yum! What's the first thing I did with it?

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Jul 7, 2010, Top 10 Healthy Food Rules --Guidelines for Americans

What are the top healthy food rules? What should Americans be eating now? Learn about the new dietary guidelines proposed by the USDA and HHS.

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Jun 29, 2010, Kellogg Cereal Recall – 4 Cereals To Avoid

The Kellogg cereal recall involves 4 popular cereals that can cause serious health problems. Learn which cereals are involved, and healthy alternatives.

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Jun 25, 2010, Easy Healthy Eating Tips That Do Not Involve Food

Get healthy fast with these easy healthy eating tips that do not involve a trip to the grocery store.

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Jun 21, 2010, Energy drinks

I am surrounded by individuals who swear by energy drinks as a substitute for an entire meal or for the boost they need to get through part of the day

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Jun 16, 2010, Mezzetta Make That Sandwich Recipe Contest 2010

The Mezzetta Make That Sandwich Contest 2010 has a $25,000 grand prize! Enter your best sandwich recipe in one of three different categories using two Mezzetta products.

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