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New guidelines released for obesity prevention

Obesity is a major concern throughout the US and locally. According to the LA County Department of Public Health, the current rate of obesity in...
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Almonds give you more than a quick snack

  • health benefits of almonds
  • April 21, 2012
Almonds are often promoted as a snack food due to their handy charactieristics. Small for easy packaging and poratbility--tasty--not in need of any...
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Black Eyed Peas: How to Cook and Veggie Facts

Black eyed peas get their name from the little black mark on the curve of the seed. Most of the time you can purchase the peas dried in large...
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Are you a Mr. (or Mrs.) Potato Head?

Do you recall attaching parts onto a Mr. Potato Head as a kid? Have you become one as an adult? According to the Los Angeles County Department of...
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Lusciously Healthy Vanilla

Vanilla is that vital and sensuous ingredient in many baked goods, teas, and lotions. Derived from the seeds of a tropical orchid, vanilla...
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Basics of Ayurveda

Many Angelenos have turned to yoga for exercise, flexibility, relaxation, and peace of mind. However there is a whole medicinal system from India...
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Agave Nectar 101: Los Angeles embraces a healthy alternative sweetener

The versatile agave plant, native to regions including Central America through the North American Southwest is breaking out of the tequila shot...
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Garlic does the body good

The Stinking Rose restaurants in Beverly Hills and San Franciscoare quitethe extreme culinary experience. In case you didn't know, "stinking...
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Dairy free ways to get calcium

If you are dairy free and want to get your daily dose of calcium, you are most likely going to take a calcium supplement pill. However, why not get...
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Yummy seaweed

Seaweed is the oceans gift to mankind – it provides our bodies with so many amazing nutrients and has a fairly pleasant taste.A large portion...
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