Brierley Wright on Shine

Really? Chocolate cake for hot flashes?

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Feeling hot, hot, hot? When menopause is the cause, who wouldn't be up for trying a natural remedy? Research suggests that lignans, estrogen-like compounds, may help relieve hot flashes. Find out what food they're in and how much you need to eat.

3 breakfasts to head off winter weight-gain

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Let's face it, during the holidays most of our eating rules—mine included—fall by the wayside. But there's one that I absolutely don't give up: eating breakfast. Find out what 3 ingredients I include in my breakfasts to head off winter weight gain.

Can a breakfast cereal boost your immunity?

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I don't know about you, but when I heard on the news that Kellogg's had slapped a claim on their Krispies cereal boxes that it "now helps support your child's IMMUNITY," I turned up the volume. Really? Boosting immunity with Cocoa Krispies and Frosted Krispies? Needless to say, at breakfast tomorrow, I won't be pouring myself a bowl of Krispies cereal. More likely I'll sit down to a bowl of yogurt. Here's why and some recipes to try.

Salmon burgers and all the great things they do for you

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I’m a big fan of fatty fish—salmon, tuna and, for the first time this past weekend, grilled sardines! Of course these fish taste delicious, but they also deliver a healthy dose of omega-3 fatty acids. Why do I care about eating omega-3s? You’ve likely heard that they help keep arteries clear and hearts strong, and they’ve been linked with quite a few other health benefits too. Find out what they are here.

How long does OJ keep before it loses vitamins?

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Sometimes there are clues when a food passes its prime: lettuce wilts, bananas turn brown. Other foods, such as orange juice, will look and smell OK long after their health punch has dramatically declined. Find out how long the nutrition benefits of your OJ, tea, olive oil and honey actually last.

Mini Meatloaves & more yummy ways to use your muffin tin

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I have so many muffin tins at home that there’s an entire shelf in my kitchen devoted to them. I love muffin tins because they offer built-in portion control. Take mini meatloaf, for example: using a muffin tin instead of a loaf pan saves me from having to eyeball the appropriate size to cut (plus it reduces baking time and the little loaves make an easily packable lunch). Now that you know the method behind my madness, I bet you’ll break out your muffin tin more often too. Here are 5 sweet and savory recipes to inspire you to form a whole new relationship with your muffin tin.

5 breakfasts that burn fat

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I’m always looking for ways to get more out of my morning workout and eating the right breakfast might be my newfound secret. I was psyched to read that eating a breakfast made with “slow-release” carbohydrates, such as oatmeal or bran cereal, 3 hours before I exercise may help me burn more fat, according to a recent study. Find out why and get 5 delicious breakfast recipes that help fight fat...

When it comes to breast cancer: is soy safe?

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Last week I blogged about what to eat right now for better breast health. I received a lot of comments—and concerns—from readers, mostly on the topic of soy. A few months ago, I too started wondering about the connection between soy and breast health. Soy is touted as a food that can prevent breast cancer—and also implicated as one that might promote it. In the last year, I’ve increased how much soy I eat each week because I’ve been eating a more vegetarian-based diet. So, I wanted to know what the science said: is soy safe or not? Here’s what I found...

7 delicious desserts, no sugar added

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Just last week I posted a blog on “Guiltless Indulgences: Six 100-Calorie Desserts,” with diet-friendly versions of S’mores and more yummy treats. And for as many readers who loved the recipes as much as I do, there were a handful of people who wished I had included desserts that didn’t contain any added sugar. No problem. To continue my theme of guiltless indulgences, here are 7 desserts with no sugar added. Dig in!