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5 Simple Food Swaps That Keep You Trim

Tags: diet, diet & nutrition, healthy diet, snacking, wellness

When it comes to healthy diet and weight loss, little things add up. Try these simple substitutions to make health gains without sacrificing flavor.

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Recipe: 5-minute Fish Tacos

Tags: diet, fish, healthy diet, recipe, recipes, summer

Need a quick meal for two that’s also low-fat and healthy? These delicious fillets are thin and flaky -- and they cook up in five minutes.

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Recipe: Spicy Barbecue Chicken

Tags: chicken, diet, healthy diet, recipe, recipes, summer

Instead of using pre-packaged barbeque sauce, which often contain high fructose corn syrup and tend to be very high in sodium, this recipe calls for more natural sources of sugar, including honey and molasses, and no added salt.

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4 Habits That Pack on Pounds

Tags: diet, healthy diet, nutrition, weight loss

A few easy fixes will lower your weight and reduce your disease risk. From sitting to stress eating, drop bad habits and drop weight.

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Recipe: Applesauce Mini Muffins

Tags: Be Well e-News, children’s health, diet, healthy diet, recipe

Here’s a yummy addition to your Mother’s Day brunch. Applesauce and healthy canola oil keep these muffins moist. And they’re a perfect size for a snack.

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Recipe: Strawberry Pretzel Squares

Tags: Be Well e-News, diet, healthy diet, recipe

Enjoy this less sweet treat for the family. Our recipe has 30 percent less sugar and 50 percent fewer calories and fat than the original.

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Living With Crohn’s Disease

Tags: Crohn's disease, diet, gastroenterologist

Don’t try to cope with Crohn's disease alone. Here are 5 reasons to see your doctor.

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Taking Care of Mom’s Heart With Dr. Cho

Tags: diet, exercise, heart, heart attack, heart disease, heart health, nutrition, prevention, risk factors

It’s time for you to show Mom your love by considering her health for a change. Leslie Cho, MD, explains that Mom needs to monitor and manage her numbers, her diet and her activity level.

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Breakfast: 5 Simple Tips to Start Smart (Slideshow)

Tags: blood sugar, breakfast, diet, eggs, healthy diet, morning, sugar, yogurt

Find out what gives you lasting energy and what sends you spiraling into a sugar crash. And don't forget the coffee.

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Gut Bacteria Byproduct Predicts Heart Attack and Stroke (Video)

Tags: diet, healthy diet, heart, heart and vascular institute, heart disease, heart health, news, nutrition, prevention, research

TMAO, a byproduct of intestinal bacteria—aka “gut flora”— is found to contribute to heart disease. A Cleveland Clinic study shows this could lead to an accurate screening tool for predicting future heart problems in people not traditionally considered at risk.