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Cheryl Fenton
 
 
 
 

Being Pretty Sick | February 23, 2010

I’ve always been a healthy woman…that is until my daughter entered the cesspool world of preschool. So now with every school project that enters our home come the germs of dozens of little runny noses, sore throats and puffy faces.

Here are a few tricks to at least look pretty even when you’re pretty sick.

Problem: No sleep

You have: Raccoon eyes

Pretty Quick Fix: Slice a raw potato and place the slices under your eyes for a few minutes. The potassium helps get rid of under eye dark circles. Place a dot of light eyeshadow in the inner corner of your eyelid and … Read More »


 

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Program Aimed at Healthy Eating | February 3, 2010

FOOD MATTERS NYC LAUNCHES EARLY CHILDHOOD PALATE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Culinary Nutritionist Tricia Williams Cuts Through the Clutter to Make Healthy Eating Assessable

Mothers around the world all share the desire to nurture healthy children. Yet with mixed media messages and an unprecedented number of nutrient deficient foods on the market, it’s difficult to navigate just what constitutes healthy eating. Addressing this issue head on is culinary nutritionist Tricia Williams. As founder and principal of Food Matters NYC, (www.FoodMattersNYC.com) a private chef and nutrition counseling service, this month she launches the Early Childhood Palate Development Program. This exclusive and … Read More »


 

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Book Giveaway: Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day | November 19, 2009

Healthy Bread in Five Minutes a Day
100 New Recipes Featuring Whole Grains, Fruits, Vegetables, and Gluten-Free Ingredients
By Jeff Hertzberg, M.D., and Zoë François
Published by Thomas Dunne Books

From the authors of the groundbreaking Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day comes a new cookbook filled with quick and easy recipes for healthy bread

Their first book was called “stupendous,” “genius,” and “the holy grail of bread making.” Now, in their much-anticipated second book, Jeff Hertzberg, M.D., and Zoë François have taken their super-fast method and adapted it for the health-conscious baker, focusing on whole grains and other healthier ingredients.

The method is still … Read More »


 

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Phuong Le
 
 
 
 

Jasmine Shrimp and Veggie Stir Fry | September 7, 2009

This is one of my favorite meals after a great workout. It’s super delicious, healthy, and easy to prepare!!!


 

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Phuong Le
 
 
 
 

Coconut Euphoria Bath Soak | September 4, 2009

When I dream of Maui, I see images of sun, sand, surf, coconuts and pineapples. If I can’t be on Maui every night, I wanted to at least experience a little getaway with a relaxing coconut and pineapple infused tea tonic.


 

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Phuong Le
 
 
 
 

Cherry Berry Replenish Smoothie | August 31, 2009

I had a request today from a friend on facebook to create a smoothie with Michigan cherries. This is the perfect time for such a healthy drink because of the abundance of cherries at the supermarket!


 

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Phuong Le
 
 
 
 

Slim It Smoothie | August 6, 2009

Are you looking for a replacement for a carb-heavy breakfast that I can grab quickly before leaving for work in the morning.


 

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Stephanie Churma
 
 
 
 

Cosmopolitan Covers | August 5, 2009

I remember when I was barely old enough to buy Cosmopolitan magazines. I always found the cover girls were always so alluring…


 

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Cancer Survivor Publishes Inspirational Cookbook | August 3, 2009

Sally’s in the Kitchen features a variety of ethnic, plant-based, and large-volume recipes to freeze for future use, especially handy for health-conscious working people.


 

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Laura Carson Miller
 
 
 
 

Healthy, Yummy Snacks | July 31, 2009

As a big lover of sweets, I have to be careful with my intake of candy bars and the like. One way I keep myself in check is by not having sweets in my house.


 

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Curtis Ludlow
 
 
 
 

7 “Healthy Food” Lies You Fall For – Everytime | May 19, 2009

Everyday you purchase food items that you think are good for you. You probably base your decisions on the food labels themselves. The problem is that there it is very difficult to monitor and enforce misrepresentations about food claims that restaurants and food manufacturers make.


 

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Terry Carter
 
 
 
 

In The Raw | October 3, 2008

Ever heard of eating Raw? Not raw like a lion devouring a gazelle on Discovery Channel but in the vegetarian (vegan) sense. I’m a carnivore, but sometimes I will eat vegetarian for a meal or a few days.

Today I was driving home from a beautiful late summer day at the beach.  I wanted something good to eat.  Something different from my normal diet.  Something good for me. I remembered that there was a Raw restaurant Good to Go a few miles from me.

Raw foodists adhere to the concept that cooking food kills it and destroys beneficial enzymes and nutritional value.  … Read More »


 

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Beth Anderson
 
 
 
 

Peeled: A Healthy Alternative To Junk Food | August 13, 2008

Here at Chic Galleria.com we are all about feel good snacking.  With Peeled Snacks, we can now get fruits and nuts in a single serving snack bag with no artifical sugar or sweetners, no wheat, no gluten and no oils.  These 100% natural and healthy treats contain premium organic and natural fruits and nuts. 

With Peeled Snacks, you can choose a bag containing your favorite fruit such as Apricot-a-lot, Apple-2-the-core, Cherry-go-round, go-Mango-man-go, Banan-a-peel and pine-for-Pineapple. The bags with just nuts are Cashew-later and Almond-daze. There are also 3 delicious fruit and nut combinations and Shock-olate which includes fruit, walnuts, and … Read More »