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<title><![CDATA[Getting a better start: Plan ahead for breakfast]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/oct/22/getting-better-start-plan-ahead-breakfast/business-health_med_fit/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Getting breakfast can be a hassle for many people. Whether it's lack of sleep that causes you to keep hitting the snooze button or your kids' resistance to eating when you put the food on the table, breakfast can unfortunately become a fleeting or non-existent event during the week. And that's bad news if you want to stay healthy. (Yes, I know that's just one more thing to worry about during a stressful week!)
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Help ward off the flu with good nutrition, hygiene]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/oct/15/help-ward-flu-good-nutrition-hygiene/business-health_med_fit/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Flu season — just the very words send a shiver down the spine. Especially, if they accompany the word "swine." Vaccines are on the way to try to protect us all from the flu viruses circulating the nation.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Suggestions for packing the perfect fall picnic]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/oct/08/suggestions-packing-perfect-fall-picnic/business-health_med_fit/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[My favorite time of the year has arrived — autumn. Beautiful scenery, cooler days, fresh local foods and a time to be thankful for family and friends. What better time than now to plan a picnic — either in the North Carolina mountains or at any nearby park?]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Fresh ideas to add some zing to your meal plan]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/oct/01/fresh-ideas-add-some-zing-your-meal-plan/business-health_med_fit/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[How are you doing with your eating plan lately? Are you buying the foods you enjoy or passing them up due to cost, time or distraction? 
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Butternut squash a versatile, flavorful addition]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/sep/17/butternut-squash-versatile-flavorful-addition/business-health_med_fit/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Butternut squash — yum! This nutrient-rich powerhouse of a vegetable will certainly add a delicious twist to your menus this fall. Look in any food magazine this month and you will surely find at least one recipe incorporating butternut squash.
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Get creative and mix up a delicious, healthy salad]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/sep/10/get-creative-and-mix-delicious-healthy-salad/business-health_med_fit/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Perhaps my favorite food item to make is a salad. I don't know why more people don't relish in the possibilities of side salads — especially at dinnertime. They present a great opportunity for you to get in your vegetable quota for the day — and a mix of antioxidant rich fruits and healthy fats if you mix them right.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Loss of taste, smell can negatively impact health]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/sep/03/loss-taste-smell-can-negatively-impact-health/business-health_med_fit/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Loss of taste and smell can, unfortunately, affect how well you nourish your body. For some individuals, age-related decline in these senses can be the culprit. For others, head injury or illnesses such as sinusitis, cancer, gingivitis, Parkinson's disease or Alzheimer's disease may be to blame. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[No matter how you slice it, mango is versatile]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/jun/28/no-matter-how-you-slice-it-mango-versatile/business-health_med_fit/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Mangos make a delicious, nutritious addition to your summer fare — are they on your shopping list? ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 28 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[On the go this summer? Try these tasty treats]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/jun/21/go-summer-try-these-tasty-treats/business-health_med_fit/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[A new alternative to a favorite snack may serve you well. Have you considered changing any of your usual snack recipes or ideas to incorporate more healthful foods or ingredients?]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 21 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Organic dairy products are worth a second look]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/jun/07/organic-dairy-products-are-worth-second-look/business-health_med_fit/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[As a dietitian and promoter of good, clean and sustainable foods and environments, I encourage everyone to select organic and natural products wherever possible — and especially those sourced from animals.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 07 Jun 2009 06:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Are you well-hydrated?]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/may/31/are-you-well-hydrated/business-health_med_fit/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Are you staying hydrated? With the warm weather here to stay, it is especially important you remember to drink enough fluids. Summer heat can cause us to lose more water through sweat than during cooler months.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 31 May 2009 06:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Help for those struggling with healthy weight gain]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/may/17/help-those-struggling-healthy-weight-gain/business-health_med_fit/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[While many individuals struggle with trying to lose weight, others have a difficult time trying to gain weight. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 17 May 2009 06:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Time is right to add fruits and veggies to diet]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/may/10/time-right-add-fruits-and-veggies-diet/business-health_med_fit/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Warm weather is officially here … and it's a perfect time to fine tune your fruit and vegetable eating habits. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 10 May 2009 06:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Food allergies increasing]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/may/03/food-allergies-increasing/business-health_med_fit/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[More than 12 million Americans suffer from food allergies. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 03 May 2009 06:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Go easy on the tasty treats this Easter]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/apr/12/go-easy-tasty-treats-easter/business-health_med_fit/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Happy Easter! Time to celebrate renewal, the beauty of God's creations, our faith and, yes, for most of us celebrating, a time for Easter baskets filled with treats! ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 12 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Get more eggs in your diet]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/apr/05/get-more-eggs-your-diet/business-health_med_fit/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[This spring, learn to incorporate the ever-favorite egg into your regular cuisine. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 05 Apr 2009 06:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Lighten up your eating this spring]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/mar/22/lighten-your-eating-spring/business-health_med_fit/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[This spring, instead of making your usual ultra-rich recipes, try improving on their nutritional values with a few simple techniques. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 22 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[National Nutrition Month puts focus on good health]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/mar/01/national-nutrition-month-puts-focus-good-health/business-health_med_fit/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[Every March, we celebrate National Nutrition Month. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 01 Mar 2009 06:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Campaign raising awareness about eating disorders]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/feb/26/campaign-raising-awareness-about-eating-disorders/business-health_med_fit/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[This week marks National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) Week. It is a time to educate about eating disorders — what they are, how they develop, how to help loved ones afflicted with them and how to recover.]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Campaign raising awareness about eating disorders]]></title>

<link><![CDATA[http://www2.mooresvilletribune.com/content/2009/feb/22/campaign-raising-awareness-about-eating-disorders/business-health_med_fit/]]></link>


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<description><![CDATA[This week marks National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) Week. ]]></description>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 22 Feb 2009 06:00:00 EST]]></pubDate>
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