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Study: Healthy Food Isn’t More Expensive

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Cost is often used as an excuse for not eating healthy, but healthy eating isn’t as hard on your wallet as many believe. Healthy food can be affordable, according to a new study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service [CNN.com].
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Health News: Home-Cooked Meals May Add Years to Your Life

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Making home-cooked meals may help you live longer, according to a new study published in the journal Public Health Nutrition [HuffingtonPost.com].
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5 Oatmeal Alternatives

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While it’s easy to slide into an oatmeal rut, there are countless ways to vary your morning bowl by adding protein, fruit, and spices (see "How to Make Your Oatmeal Less Boring" for ideas). Another way to mix things up: Kickstart your day with one of the tasty grains below, which have oatmeal qualities and similar health benefits but a slightly different taste.
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Study: Fish Oil May Help Offset Sugar’s Negative Side-Effects

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Omega-3s may help counteract sugar’s dangerous effects on the brain, according to a new study published in the Journal of Physiology. The study supported previous findings that sugar negatively affects cognitive performance (See: Is Sugar Making You Stupid?), but also found that omega-3s, often touted for their heart-health benefits, may help counteract damage caused by sugar [Yahoo!].
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Is Your Fridge Yawn-Inducing?

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Amanda Carlson-Phillips, Core Performance’s vice president of nutrition and research, shared one of her top tips for weight loss with the editors at Glamour magazine. The advice:
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9 Worst Foods at the Salad Bar

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Just because a food is on the salad bar doesn't make it healthy. Among the healthier choices you'll typically find, like green and fresh fruits, are also foods high in calories and fat. Check out the list below to find out which foods to avoid and how to fill your plate with healthier fare. While some are no-brainers (bacon bits anyone?), there are other less obvious salad bar staples that can sabotage an otherwise healthy diet.
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Spring Clean Your Kitchen—and Your Diet

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Spring cleaning typically consists of clearing out closets and the garage, along with scrubbing areas that have gone neglected during the cold winter months. But how often do you tackle the kitchen, an area that not only gets cluttered but might also be sabotaging your fitness goals?
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Families Who Eat Together Have Healthier Habits

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Families who sit down for meals together have healthier eating habits, according to researchers from Rutgers.
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Health News: Berries Boost Brain Power

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Women who frequently include berries in their diet are less likely to show loss of brain function, like memory or attention, as they age, according to a new report in the journal Annals of Neurology.
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Study: Eating Big Meals May Make You Feel Like a Big Deal

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Choosing the larger chocolate bar or supersizing a combo meal at a fast-food joint may increase a person’s sense of importance, according to a new study published in the Journal of Consumer Research.
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