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Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook.

Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook
by: Weight Watchers
publisher: Wiley
, released: 13 February, 2006

price: $19.77 (new), $10.30 (used)

It’s peak blueberry season: Enjoy midsummer’s bounty

After about 20 minutes crouching next to blueberry bushes, I’d pretty much figured out a serviceable picker’s technique.

Spices May Protect Against Consequences Of High Blood Sugar

Herbs and spices are rich in antioxidants, and a new University of Georgia study suggests they are also potent inhibitors of tissue damage and inflammation caused by high levels of blood sugar.

Eating Eggs Boosts A Healthy Weight Loss Plan

Main Category: Nutrition / Diet Also Included In: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Article Date: 06 Aug 2008 A study published online in the International Journal of Obesity shows that eating two eggs for …

Most Top Chain Kids’ Menus Are Unhealthy Says US Watchdog

Main Category: Nutrition / Diet Also Included In: Obesity / Weight Loss / Fitness Most of the options on the kids’ menu in 13 top chain restaurants are too high in calories, and there are still too many meals …

Herbs, spices sprinkle on health benefits

Worried you aren’t getting the right nutrients in your diet? Concerned about your long-term risks of disease? Toss a little oregano into that salad, top off your yogurt with a dash of cinnamon or spice up your …

Flavonoid-Rich Foods Improve Cardiac Risk Factors

Flavonoids, which are found in many commonly consumed plant foods and beverages, improve a number of different cardiovascular risk factors, according to an article published in the July issue of the American …

More than 2 million children die in India in 2006: Unicef

A total of 2.1 million child deaths occurred in India in 2006, the UNICEF said in its latest report, State of Asia Pacific’s Children 2008, which examines the latest trends in child and maternal health, the …

Grab a scape for an unusual take on pesto

Next visit to the farmers market, look for an item that resembles a garter snake crossed with a scallion.

Senior citizens in the spotlight

Unity and togetherness, the two words that define Harambee, were the foundation for Tuesday night’s 16th annual Senior Citizens Celebration - ” one of the highlight events of the weeklong Harambee Festival …

Chard, direct to your cubicle

“One woman said, ‘No, I don’t eat vegetables,’” recalls Van Winkle’s technology manager, Katie Craig, who was charged with recruiting participants for an innovative workplace produce program.

Health Happenings

Stroke and osteoporosis screening at 9 a.m. at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, 26 Crystal Ave., Derry.