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Fuel your active life with the best nutrition news around. Each month, the Active.com Nutrition newsletter shows you how to eat right and where to find the best food for your lifestyle.

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Dave Scott

The Diet Detective

Charles Stuart Platkin, J.D., M.P.H. is one of the country's leading public health and nutrition advocates, whose syndicated nutrition and fitness column, The Diet Detective appears in more than 165 daily newspapers across the country. » More

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Nancy Clark

Sports nutritionist Nancy Clark counsels both competitive athletes and casual exercisers in her practice in Chestnut Hill, MA. She specializes in nutrition for exercise, wellness, and the management of eating disorders.
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Healthy News and Recipes From Around the Web

Get the latest health news, trends and seasonal recipes from top nutrition and health publications right here.

Spiced Baked Pears

This is a perennial favorite for Thanksgiving! It's adapted from a recipe for Spiced Baked Apples by Lorraine Chausse on allrecipes. The pears make a really lovely presentation for dinner parties and ... More

Curry Pumpkin Soup

From BHG.com website -- posted by VegheadMore

Chocolate Covered Pomegranate Clusters

Aired on Health Corner TV - Season 6, Show 26 More

Toasted Barley Pilaf with Squash, Salsa and Feta Cheese

Aired on Health Corner TV - Season 6, Show 25 More

Nutrition Action Healthletter - From sun & sea: new study puts vitamin D & omega-3s to the test

November 1, 2009 -- [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "They're two of the most promising nutrients available for the prevention of cardiovascular disease and cancer," says...More

Nutrition Action Healthletter - Soy what? The jury's still out on soy's benefits

November 1, 2009 -- [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Scientist have long suspected that the soy foods in Asian diets may help explain why people in places like Japan, China,...More

Low-Cholesterol Recipes: Pasta al Mediterraneo | Submitted By: Jenni

Tuna, pine nuts and feta cheese are tossed with olives, garlic, parsley and fresh basil in this sensational pasta salad. Use thin, hollow strands of perciatelli or bucatini pasta, and dress the mix wi... More

Dairy-Free Recipes: Springtime Ham and Spinach Salad | Submitted By: Didi Fraioli

Tender spinach, succulent ham, fragrant cantaloupe and sweet bits of peaches all mingle with a tangy fruit-tinged vinaigrette in this tasty Spring salad.More

Immune Boosters: Sunshine and Salmon

Some people call vitamin D "the sunshine vitamin" since we produce it when sunlight hits our skin. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh call it an immune booster, but most people in the US a... More

Read the Tea Leaves for Healthier Gums

It's written in the tea leaves. You will have healthy gums. Japanese researchers analyzed the green tea consumption of more than 900 middle-age men and found the participant's gum health i... More

Healthy gift ideas for the holidays

Gift ideas in short supply? Get inspired with these healthy gift ideas. Sponsored by:... More

Use the holidays to exercise healthy eating habits

The holiday season is an opportunity to cement healthy eating habits. Sponsored by:... More

A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing? Is the Yogurt You're Eating Really Healthy Or is it Just Dessert?

Thirty years ago, putting chocolate into yogurt - not to mention candy bits and cookie crumbles - was unheard of. But now, the most cultured section of the dairy case has stretched to include not only... More

No More Frozen Pie Crust: Try Making Your Own this Holiday Season

With the holidays approaching, many cooks are gearing up for holiday feasts. Often on the menu is a dessert that makes use of a pie shell. Although it seems very convenient to buy a pre-made pie crust... More

Eating Well Boosts Your Immunity

With cold and flu season upon us, certain nutrients such as vitamin C, zinc and selenium are often touted by some to provide protection against seasonal illness. While it's true that these nutrients d... More

Feeding The Clock

When you eat may be just as vital to your health as what you eat, found researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. Their experiments in mice revealed that the daily waxing and waning of... More

New Tool Helps Families Choose the Best Cereals for Back-to-School Breakfasts

September is Better Breakfast Month, which makes it a great time to take a good look at the cereals your family is eating every day. Many people think of cereal as a quick and healthy way to start off... More

New Tool Helps Families Find the Best Yogurts for their Daily Dairy Needs

June is Dairy Month, which makes it a great time to think about whether you and your family are getting the recommended three servings a day of dairy products. Many people simply can't drink that much... More
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