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by Amy Wicks


Fairchild ArchiveThe latest trend in healthy eating involves cutting gluten out of your diet (if you've been to Whole Foods lately, you've probably noticed how the whole store is basically gluten-free). I'm a fan of gluten (pizza and beer are my friends), but I'm thinking about eliminating it from my diet--at least, temporarily--to see how it affects my skin. It turns out many of us could have a sensitivity to gluten, and this could lead to skin inflammations, such as acne and eczema.

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The Mayo Clinic reports that wheat--home to gluten--is one of the most allergenic foods, so it makes sense that many of us are adversely affected by wheat and gluten.

"In addition to frustrating skin problems, those with gluten sensitivity may have a host of other symptoms that include gas, bloating, fatigue, and joint pain," reports the Huffington Post. "Even those who don't experience gas and bloating may suffer from other digestive issues that stop our bodies from

by Lexi Petronis


Bill DiodatoHalf of the people I know are wheezing, sneezing messes lately, thanks to all the pollen-y stuff floating around in the air. And I don't even live in one of the country's top 10 allergy-inducing places, according to ZocDoc (which determined these based on the number of scheduled doctors' appointments for allergies)--is yours on the list?

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1. Portland, Ore.
2. Austin
3. Philadelphia
4. Los Angeles
5. Orange County, Calif.
6. Long Island, N.Y.
7. Phoenix
8. Washington, D.C.
9. San Antonio
10. New York City

How are you doing with allergies this season? While there's nothing to magically pull the pollen out of the air and ease your symptoms--yet!--there are at least a few good tools that can help you out...right from your phone:

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ZocDoc: When the wheezing or coughing gets out of control, you can find an allergist near you and instantly book an appointment online.

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by Lexi Petronis

Most offices have break rooms, or that one table where various (usually sugary) treats magically appear throughout the week. (Right now, I'm looking at a big pile of sugar cookies!)

This, of course, can be a problem. It's easy to head to the table and do some mindless snacking-which can catch up in terms of unwanted extra calories and, if the treats don't have much nutritional value, an afternoon crash that no cup of coffee can cure.

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So having some filling, tasty, healthy snacks in your desk drawer (which don't have to be refrigerated!) can help.

Here are some of my favorites...what are yours?

1) Little cans of veggie juice: I used to think tomato juice was the worst-but now I seriously can't get enough (pretty sure I have one every day). Veggie juice-with spinach, parsley, tomatoes, celery-is low in calories but has lots of nutrients (like vitamin A and lycopene). Just look for a version

by Lexi Petronis

April is officially National Grilled Cheese Sandwich month! You've got plenty of time left, so start dreaming up cheesy ideas.

Here are some tasty grilled cheese options to try-and, as a bonus, each option has a specific health benefit you might not find in a typical grilled cheese sammie.

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by Amy Valpone


CN Digital Studio It's time to say good-bye to fattening winter staples like creamy soups and heavy comfort foods. These four gluten-free snacks are quick n' easy to enjoy during the workday or in between your weekend dates!

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* Combine ¼ cup raw cashews with 1 cup chilled red grapes.

* Wrap 2 slices of organic deli turkey such as Applegate Farms with a dollop of hummus and sliced avocado in nori (seaweed sheets that your sushi is lined with).

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* Combine 1 cup puffed rice, ½ cup granola, ¼ cup golden raisins and 2 Tbsp. semi-sweet chocolate chips; pour over 1 cup Greek plain yogurt for a homemade parfait.

* Slice 1 small jicama into 'fry-like' shapes; dip into honey and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Which sounds the most yum-tastic to you?

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by Lexi Petronis


Gourmet/Yanes,Romulo A Good news for anyone who likes fresh seafood...new research is showing that eating fish may help you live longer!

The study by the Harvard School of Public Health found that older people with high levels of omega-3 fatty acids in their blood had decreased mortality rates of about 27 percent (they lived about 2.2 years longer than people without the high levels of omega-3s). And, as a bonus, they had decreased rates of heart disease--by about 35 percent.

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Says lead researcher Dariush Mozaffarian, associate professor in the Department of Epidemiology at Harvard:

"Our findings support the importance of adequate blood omega-3 levels for cardiovascular health, and suggest that later in life these benefits could actually extend the years of remaining life."

This particular study focused on older adults, but earlier studies have discovered that fish--especially the kinds that are rich in protein and heart-healthy fatty acids

by Meredith Turits

With the amount of candy on the shelves, Easter may as well be Halloween dressed in chic pastels. If you're indulging but still trying to keep weight loss in mind, consider yourself armed. We've ranked common Easter candies by how much bang you get for your calorie buck, from worst to best.

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by Lexi Petronis


Carbohydrates get a bad rap. We toss the bread from our sandwiches, avoid tortillas, and ignore rice--I'm as guilty of giving carbs the occasional cold shoulder as anyone. (Poor potatoes!)

But I just watched this short video--"Debunking the Diet: Is Carb a Four-Letter Word?" (it's part of a video series produced by Luna Bar)--and, for me, it provided a nice reminder that we all need a certain amount of good carbohydrates every day for our brains and bodies to...well, work, really. (And I especially love how the dietitian in the video says that we shouldn't call foods "good" and "bad"--let's eat whatever we want, it's all about moderation!)

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Of course, not all carbs are created equal. Cakes, doughnuts, sugary muffins, even some breads made with refined flours...they lack nutrients, and eating enough of them may raise your risk of developing diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.

But there are