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Health knowledge made personal
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Health knowledge made personal
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The Wrap on Tortillas
Fri Sep 05 13:13:10 PDT 2008
In the October issue of Prevention magazine, my Grocery Guru column is all about one of my very favorite foods: tortillas! They date as far back as 3000 BC and they’re growing in popularity today. In fact, they’re one of the fastest growing products in the supermarket. I’ve alwa...
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Quercetin, a Natural Flu Fighter!
Thu Sep 04 15:10:07 PDT 2008
I’ve blogged about the link between nutrition and immunity before and now there’s even more research to support amazing power of plant foods. A new study published by The American Physiological Society found that the antioxidant quercetin (a relative of resveratrol found in grapes) ma...
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Dancing Stars on TV = Snacking at Your House?
Tue Sep 02 14:55:06 PDT 2008
Watching TV may increase noshing, not only during your favorite shows but afterwards too! Here’s what a new UK study found:Two groups of people were given a 400 calorie lunch; one during a TV show, the other without. Later that day, all the participants were given cookies and asked to...
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Chocolaty Dollops of Disease Protection
Thu Aug 28 18:10:14 PDT 2008
I don’t have a huge sweet tooth, but I definitely couldn’t survive without dark chocolate. There’s just no substitute for its flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture, but there doesn’t have to be because it’s so darn good for you! Aside from being packed with antioxida...
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Cancer Fighting Superfood!
Wed Aug 27 19:37:10 PDT 2008
I adamantly believe in the power of nutrition! Every day, more and more studies confirm just how effective food is for not only preventing disease but also fighting it! Here’s an amazing example: Researchers at Ohio State University conducted experiments on groups of rats. Some rats were in...
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Biggest Loser Season 6 Premieres Sept. 16!
Fri Sep 05 15:19:37 PDT 2008
Hello everyone!Editor Deborah here with some updates about Season 6. The premiere is Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 8/7c on NBC. Personally, I can't wait! After the conclusion of last season (Ali Vincent, first female Biggest Loser!) I'm excited to see what's in store.I also have some n...
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See you in September!
Sun May 04 13:41:42 PDT 2008
I hope everyone has been outside enjoying spring and summer, whether you're doing yoga like Bob or sprints on the beach like Jillian! The theme of the sixth season of The Biggest Loser is families -- so the teams of contestants will be pairs from the same family. The season starts in Septemb...
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Bob's thoughts on Season Five; plus, Ali and Kelly speak out
Wed Apr 23 19:36:44 PDT 2008
Prevention.com has just done a fabulous new interview with my favorite Biggest Loser trainer, Bob, where he dishes on "The Season of One Pound," including why he thought Ali would win. "I had a gut feeling that this was Ali's year," Bob said. "It's so hard for a woman to w...
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Ali is the first female Biggest Loser!
Tue Apr 15 19:04:59 PDT 2008
It's been almost six months since the contestants on The Biggest Loser: Couples began their journey, and it's hard to believe that it all came to an end tonight. At stake:$250,000 for one of the final three, and $100,000 for the contestant who lost the most weight at home.First things first: Who ...
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America votes -- and Bob and Jillian aren't happy
Sat Apr 12 09:24:19 PDT 2008
Photo Courtesy of NBC-TV For the first time in Biggest Loser history, viewers will choose who goes to the final three -- but trainers Bob and Jillian have both spoken out against the decision to allow America to participate in the competition. "I was disappointed with that bec...
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