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Eating at the mall? The ball is in your food court
Uno Chicago Grill roasted eggplant, spinach, and feta multigrain pizza made 'Health' magazine's "America's healthiest mall food" list.
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By Nanci Hellmich, USA TODAY
If you find yourself famished during a foray at the mall, these healthful suggestions can keep you...
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Finding healthful kids' meals is not child's play, found a survey of eight fast-food chains.
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Autumn is the time of year to get the scoop on winter squash. Here's a delicious recipe for Winter Squash and Red Pepper Soup.
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Recipe: Pumpkin rice pudding
This recipe from So Easy: Luscious, Healthy Recipes for Every Meal of the Week by Ellie Krieger could make a great side dish.
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The possibilities for healthful ways of using the fall favorite are boundless now that the crop has rebounded.
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'No excuses' key to dieters' Weight-Loss Challenge goals
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USA TODAY's 2011 Weight-Loss Challenge has the theme 'No Excuses' because that is how previous participants have lost and kept off pounds.
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