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Cathy Hamilton

posted 04/30/2008, comment (1)

Sun-Dried Tomatoes - A Healthy Secret Ingredient

My secret ingredient this week will add zip to almost any sandwich, salad - even breakfast eggs - without adding calories, excess sodium or measurable fat. Sun-dried tomatoes are packed with the same nutritional goodness as their fresh counterparts - Lycopene, antioxidants and vitamin C. After all, these are just dried-up,... Read more Chevron

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Harry

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posted 04/09/2008, comment (1)

Running for the Older Athlete

I have been poking around at getting back into running for the past few months, with variable success. I worked with a running coach a couple of times, to see if my technique was off, and she gave some great tips about running from the core, and stride, etc., but my feet and shins and Achilles tendon still weren't happy with the process,... Read more Chevron

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Sloane Miller

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posted 02/11/2008, comments (0)

From Fran Costigan: Ultimate Chocolate Sauce

Keep a jar of this versatile, delicious, and virtually fat-free sauce in your refridgerator; I am sure you will think of many ways to use it. I like to drizzles a few spoonfuls over puddings, cakes, and nondairy desserts (eating it directly off a spoon is an option!). Yield: 1 and 1/2 cups Ingredients: 1/2 cup water3/4 cup... Read more Chevron

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Craig Stoltz

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posted 08/07/2007, comments (0)

Choline: Remain Calm, Very Calm

Oh, no, here we go again: Another news report that could trigger flight from a category of foods due to alleged link to disease.The nutrient: CholineThe claim: Raises colon cancer risk The advice: Remain calm, very calmBottom line first There may be an association between consuming foods high in choline--red meat, poultry, and dairy... Read more Chevron

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Coach Dave Weiss

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College Rowing Coach

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posted 05/01/2006, comments (0)

Give Me a Real Meal, Or Give Me…

In this blog, I usually try to dispense some vaguely helpful piece of advice based on a lesson learned from a borderline disastrous, self-inflicted episode from my life. Today, however I’m fighting back. Or, rather, I guess I’m just venting. See, for some time, one of the greatest incentives for me for completing grueling workouts has been... Read more Chevron

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