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19 Ways to Boost Your Daily Dairy Intake

Posted on May 14, 2012
The DASH Diet for Weight Loss by Thomas J. Moore MD shows how Americans can have a calcium rich diet and aid weight loss as well as bone loss

Dairy products are rich sources of calcium and other nutrients—and an important part of The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet. Choose low-fat or nonfat versions to keep down your total daily fat consumption, says Thomas J. Moore, M.D., author of The DASH DIET for Weight Loss.

Chloe’s Kitchen Recipe: Warm Spinach-Artichoke Dip

Posted on March 6, 2012
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This mayo-free, low-fat, vegan dip is easy, delicious, and even mayo-hater friendly. From Chloe’s Kitchen: 125 Easy, Delicious Recipes for Making the Food You Love the Vegan Way by Chloe Cascarelli.

5 Fun, Healthy Hanukkah Recipes

Posted on December 20, 2011
Healthy Hanukkah dishes include this Joy of Cooking recipe for beet and carrot latkes

By Kristin Sidorov
Bring on the Festival of Lights! Hanukkah’s eight nights of celebration include some beloved dishes served at large feasts with rich sides and decadent desserts. Keep your celebration simple with these lightened-up recipes and creative twists on some of the holiday’s favorite dishes, and you’ll feel celebratory long after the latkes.

Avoid Seasonal Weight Gain with Healthy Versions of Fall Favorites

Posted on October 27, 2011
Swap in low-fat ingredients and lean meats and veggies to avoid winter weight gain while eating your favorite cold weather comfort foods like pumpkin bread and lasagna.

By Kristin Sidorov
Cooler weather tends to harbor a glut of delicious but fatty foods. And while fall festivities, holiday gatherings, and cold-weather favorites can be tempting (400-plus calorie pumpkin spice latte, anyone?), it’s important to realize the toll it could have on your health—and your waistline.