By Sarah-Jane Bedwell, SELF magazine

In the winter months it seems that it's harder to find fresh produce, so we tend to gravitate more towards warm comfort-food favorites. However, the nutrients like fiber, vitamins and minerals, and antioxidants that veggies provide are just as important in the winter as they are any other time of year!

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...I've taken the three most common excuses for avoiding vegetables in the winter and given you easy solutions so that you can have your veggies and eat them too!

Excuse: "Vegetables are a lot more expensive in the winter than they are in the summer."

Solution: While it is true that the price of many fresh vegetables change with the seasons, there is little difference in the price of frozen vegetables in the winter versus the summer. You can feel good about stocking up on frozen veggies this winter, not just because the price is right, but also because they are easy to make (many brands you can throw

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By Kerri-Ann Jennings, M.S., R.D., Associate Nutrition Editor at EatingWell Magazine

If you're trying to lose weight, chances are you're spending more time thinking about every food choice you make. And it turns out that, beyond the calories in-calories out equation, the foods you choose can make a difference. Take lunch. When it comes to losing weight, which is the better lunch choice: soup or a sandwich?

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As the associate nutrition editor of EatingWell Magazine I often field questions like this. Of course, there are exceptions to every rule-a creamy clam chowder will pack in more calories than a small turkey sandwich crammed with vegetables, for instance. But as a rule, soup is the better choice. Why?

Soup has a high water content, which can help you feel full. And, just like salad, it's a good vehicle for vegetables (the fiber in vegetables also promotes feelings of fullness for few calories). Research backs this up

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The famous docs REDBOOK spoke to coughed up 25 great tips you won't find on a prescription pad - including things they do every day.

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1. I press to stop headaches. "Here's a great remedy I use: Take your thumbs and place them under your brows, and just above the middle of your eye socket. Push in and up, like you're giving a thumbs-up; hold for a few seconds. This pressure on the orbital nerve can make stress-related headaches disappear." -Sanjay Gupta, M.D., chief medical correspondent for CNN and associate chief of neurosurgery at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta

2. I stretch away my tense spots. "I have long used yoga poses called the Cat and Cow for the occasional mild backache. Begin on all fours, with your arms straight and hands placed directly below your shoulders. Slowly alternate between gently rounding your back as you tuck your chin in toward your chest on an inhale ("cat"), and then letting

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You'd rather get in a brisk run as a healthy way to ring in the New Year instead of being stuck in a stuffy doctor's office? Fair enough. But heed this: Taking time to get your health checkups done now will make for a more beautiful year.

If you're thinking, "I don't even know where to start!" we've got you covered with the simple must-dos on your physical checklist. Every test is designed to suss out sneaky health issues that could stress you out and wreak havoc on your beauty.

QUIZ: Do You Have a Healthy Lifestyle?

Test: A physical exam with your general practitioner

When: Every year, period.

Why: Within 30 minutes, your doctor can conduct several measures of your general health.

With a physical, your doctor has different tests as her disposal to explore your personal health story and identify any red flags.

Blood pressure: Doctors look for hypertension, or high blood pressure, over 140/90 mmHg. No need to fret if you're slightly high since physicians don't t

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By Brandi Koskie for DietsInReview.com

We hear a lot about celebrities who've lost weight super fast after a baby or worked to get in some kind of crazy good shape for a movie or event. We even hear a lot about celebs trying to lose weight and be healthier, like Jennifer Hudson on Weight Watchers, Mariah Carey on Jenny Craig, or Janet Jackson on Nutrisystem. Celeb waistlines make headlines.

But what about true fitness stars? These A-list and up-and-coming fitness experts are bound to be household names this year, if they aren't already. They've got big plans this year, and many of them are probably working out your favorite celebrities. So it's kind of like that Kevin Bacon game… does a workout with Giada DeLaurentiis' trainer in fact yield a body like Giada?

These are our picks for the Fitness Stars to Watch in 2012.

Holly Perkins will continue her relationship as a fitness ambassador for New Balance, a gig she is passionate about. She told us she'll be a part of announcing

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