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By Carol Berg Sloan, RD
Nutrition Columnist
I write about snacking quite a bit because my clients like to graze and say they are always hungry. Snacking is good; our bodies run most efficiently if they receive many small meals during waking hours. The question is, though… what are healthy snacks?

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By Carol Berg Sloan RD, Nutrition Columnist

Eating with your eyes is key when presented with an alluring entrée, but more important is eating for your eyes! Key nutrients to keep eyes healthy include the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, vitamins A, E and C, selenium and zinc. Eating a balanced variety of foods will provide these [...]

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by Carol Berg Sloan RD
Nutrition Columnist
I had dinner with my mom yesterday and she told me that four of her friends had passed away from cancer last month. Unbelievable, but true.
Cancer continues to be a top cause of total mortality for Americans. But we can prevent this disease.

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By Carol Berg Sloan, RD, Nutrition Columunist
Even though school’s back in session, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the last few nuances of summer—including frozen treats such as ice cream, sherbet and frozen yogurt.
While frozen desserts come in many forms, they are not all created equal when it comes to ingredients and nutritional composition. Here’s [...]

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