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Healthy Eating

With just a few small tweaks, you can lighten up these "man food" staples.

Lemon-Dill Green Beans This lemon and dill vinaigrette is a natural complement to green beans. It's also great tossed with steamed asparagus or drizzled over sliced fresh tomatoes.

Finding the time to cook homemade meals three times a day is not just tricky—it’s nearly impossible. But there are ways to cheat a little and still get homemade taste and nutrition.

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Aronia berries, a dark purple berry native to North America, have recently come to light as a superfood with even more antioxidant and free-radical fighting capability than the renowned Acai berries. Aronia melanocarpa, also known as black chockeberry, is

Rating: Vote In Oxygen’s October 2010 issue, you found out how buying in-season produce can save you money and help you blast fat. Now here’s a

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"These crab cakes, from my Baltimore grandmother, are always part of our holiday meals. Sometimes I make them small, as appetizers, and sometimes large, as an entree." Patty Dzbynski, Owings, Maryland

A blend of four fruit juices pairs well with bubbly champagne in this party-pleasing punch. A strawberry garnish adds a festive touch.Amy Short, Lesage, West Virginia

Find dietitian-approved choices at several popular fast food chains in food courts.

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Find our diet-friendly menu ideas for every meal of the day

I am a retired housewife who’s always loved to bake. To make this dessert lighter, try low-fat sour cream and a dollop of fat-free whipped topping.

Saucy Coconut-Chicken Stir-Fry Thai flavors of coconut and basil come together in this fresh and spicy chicken and cabbage stir-fry. If your family prefers a milder meal, forgo the jalapeño. Serve with: Rice noodles and mango slices.