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I’m always looking for fast lunches that are also healthy and tasty.  The October 2007 issue of Eating Well magazine caught my eye with a feature promoted on the cover as “Easy Lunches to Go.”  These recipes make one serving each, are all under 350 calories (some far under), and are completely portable.
I immediately […]

I’ve been journeying toward health with the help of the Mediterranean style of nutrition for about 16 months now. I’ve lost a lot of weight but still have a lot to lose. I’ve been convinced time and time again by studies and reviews that the Mediterranean style of eating is by far the […]

Avocados get a bad rap. That’s because most people associate them with big fattening bowls of guacamole and salty chips. However, eaten the right way, avocados are good for you.
Here are the facts about avocados and fat:
Avocados are high in monosaturated fat or “good” fat, which can lower your “bad” (LDL) cholesterol, ultimately reducing your […]

We all know that healthy eating is important. So we eat our vegetables, try not to indulge too often in high fat foods, enjoy alcohol in moderation only, and try to get enough fiber in our diets. Those are only a few of the multitude of suggestions we’re supposed to keep in mind on a […]

Well, this weekend I will pick up my third CSA box of the summer. You may remember that I was a little hesitant about signing up for a CSA because I wasn’t sure I could find enough fruits and vegetables that I wanted to eat. Well, that fear was definitely unfounded. During the winter, I […]

Despite my best intentions, it is rare that we eat a vegetarian meal at home. My husband is never going to give up his meat-eating ways, but I’ve always tried to include a vegetarian dinner here and there. For the past few months, he has been doing the vast majority of the cooking, […]

It’s summertime which means it’s farmers’ market time. Because where else will you find velvety soft golden apricots? Or succulent vine-ripened berries? Or tomatoes that actually burst with flavor?
Whether you’re a farmers’ market newbie or an old pro, here are some tips to help you get the most of your next trip to the farmers’ […]

As a mother, some things worry me. Among them, making sure that meat is properly cooked. I have a handle on chicken and beef, but pork — that’s an enigma. So this week, Fit Fare is talking all about pork.
Let’s talk temp:
The USDA says that pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of […]

Hey readers, summer officially started about two weeks ago and Fit Fare wants to hear from you. Respond to the question in the comments section and you might be featured in an upcoming exercise story.
What is your favorite summertime exercise or activity? 

If you really want to give your child an edge in the classroom, you may want to start by eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids and low in mercury while you’re pregnant. According to a study published in the April 2008 issue of the American Journal of Epidemiology, preschoolers whose mothers regularly consumed low-mercury, […]