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Spring-Time Asparagus Strata

It’s a sure sign of spring when the first batches of asparagus appear on store shelves. This layered egg casserole is perfect for a party because it can be assembled the day before and then simply popped into the oven when your guests arrive. Serve with a crusty whole-wheat bread and your favorite salad for a complete brunch or dinner meal.
1 (1-pound) bunch of fresh aspara…

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Yes, On-the-Job Stress Can Kill You

Researchers from University College London have found strong evidence linking on-the-job stress to an increased risk of developing heart disease and diabetes. According to a study published in the January 21 issue of British Medical Journal (2006; doi:10.1136/bmj.38693.435301.80), stress at work is an important risk factor for metabolic syndrome.
“The study shows …

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Foreign Food Terms 101

Do you need a translator every time you try a new, exotic recipe?

You are not alone. All cooks need occasional help with food terms that can seem like Greek to anyone not fluent in several languages. Here’s a primer you can use to decipher terms that are foreign to your kitchen:

al dente (al-DEN-tay): An Italian term meaning “cooked till firm to the bite”&md…

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Low Fat Diets: What’s a Woman to Do?

If you are confused about some of the latest scientific findings from the ongoing, large-scale Women’s Health Initiative, welcome to the club! One recent finding, in particular, surprised researchers and consumers alike: Low-fat diets apparently offer no real benefits in ter…

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Coping With Change

Change is exciting and scary. Change can demand great sacrifice. Change is many things to many people. It exposes our fears and diminishes our perceived sense of “control” over our lives and fitness careers. In every case it requires adaptability to survive. Fitness pros who don’t adapt often find themselves extinct, left behind, paralyzed or stuck.
How can you lea…

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Sample Class: Riding the Wind

Have you been looking for a way to challenge and prepare your indoor cycling class for a lively outdoor group-ride pace? “Riding the Wind” is perfect. This class is designed to increase the total capacity or gear you’re able to maintain without becoming overly anaerobic. It’s based on the fundamentals of the fartlek (a Swedish term meaning “speed play”) in…

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ADA Takes a Stand on School Nutrition

Give the American Dietetic Association (ADA) an “A” for effort. In the January 2006 issue of the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, the association issued a new Position Paper on local support for nutrition integrity in schools. Here is a summation o…

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