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Make Mine Melon!

June 30, 2011

There’s nothing bad about melons. They’re yummy, they’re super good for you, and they’re one of the most social foods around. No self-respecting summer picnic would be complete without a big ol’ watermelon. In fact, Americans purchase 3 billion pounds of the big green yum-balls annually. Everything else on the checkered tablecloth might be a [...]

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8 Ways to Avoid Summer Weight Gain

June 29, 2011

As the summer vacation season approaches and millions of people start planning trips, among the most popular ways the recreation-starved choose to spend their hard-earned vacation time and harder-earned cash is on cruise ships or at all-inclusive tropical resorts. The cruise industry alone saw more than 10 million passengers depart from U.S. ports last year, [...]

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FREE INSANITY: THE ASYLUM T-Shirt

June 23, 2011

Did you get INSANE results after 30 days from INSANITY: The ASYLUM? Shaun T has the deets for how you can turn those results into a free T-shirt. Click below for the video.

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Recipe: Tuscan Bean Salad

June 17, 2011

Looking for something healthy to take to a summer potluck or BBQ that’s not going to bum everyone out? Check out this delicious, nutritious bean salad that’s rich in fiber and low in fat—and looks as good as it tastes. Vinaigrette Dressing: 1/2 cup water 1-1/2 tsp. cornstarch 1/4 cup white wine vinegar 1 Tbsp. [...]

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Chris H. Goes INSANE!

June 16, 2011

At 240 pounds with a 38-inch waist, Chris H. was getting desperate. Now 60 days of INSANITY and 35 pounds later, Chris shares his amazing results. Click below to watch the video.

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Food Trucks: Navigating Your Way to Healthy Roadside Eats

June 14, 2011

Rule one of avoiding fast food may be to drive right by, but what happens when the fast food restaurants start driving to you? The food truck has become the newest culinary craze, announcing their scheduled appearances via Web sites, Facebook, and Twitter, which results in thousands of people cyberstalking their whereabouts every day. In most [...]

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Seafood Done Smart

June 11, 2011

My wife and I fight about fish. Other couples may fight over the remote control, about whose in-laws will get a holiday visit, or about who left the toilet seat up (again). We don’t, but sometimes we do fight about the relative merits of mariculture (fish farming) vs. wild-caught fish. My wife recoils at the thought [...]

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Recipe: Parmesan Fish Fillets

June 10, 2011

Here’s a light, high-protein dish that’s super-easy to prepare and will work with almost any kind of fish that’s in season. And most of the ingredients are things you might already have in your pantry. Fast, delicious, and nutritious! 1 lb. white fish fillets (cod, flounder, turbot, sole, etc.) 1/2 tsp. dried basil 1/2 tsp. [...]

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Getting in Navy SEAL Shape!

June 9, 2011

lilvietsolja knew he was too skinny and too out of shape to achieve his dream of becoming a Navy SEAL. Then an actual Navy SEAL tipped him off to P90X. Now he’s on his way to packing on the muscle that’ll get him where he wants to go. Click below to watch the video.

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Takeout Tips and Traps

June 8, 2011

In a perfect world, we’d all be able to spend each morning browsing the farmers’ market for the ideal seasonal produce, then spend the afternoon making a nutritious meal that would bring a tear to Martha Stewart’s eye with its flawless presentation. But in reality, sometimes you don’t even have time to make do with [...]