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• Cholesterol and Eggs During Pregnancy
  Should You Limit Your Egg Intake During Pregnancy?
• Eating Eggs During Pregnancy
  Do Moms-to-be Need to Avoid Eggs?
• Fat, Food and Your Health
  The Truth About The Dreaded F-Word
• Eating Outdoors
  Healthy Summer Picnics and Barbeques
• Take Charge of Your Health
  7 Tests for Every Woman
• The Active Route
  Taking Charge of Your Heart Health
• Mixing Fats
  A Marriage of High- and Low-fat Foods Is a Good Thing
• Fat Facts
  An Excerpt from The Low-Carb Gourmet: 250 Delicious and Satisfying Recipes
• The Other White Drink
  10 Ways to Incorporate Soymilk Into Your Family's Diet
• Not Just for Adults
  Managing Type 2 Diabetes in Kids

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• Sugar and Spice
  Updated Flavors Jazz up Turkey or Ham
• Face Stroke Before It Faces You
  Advice From the American Stroke Association
• So, You're A Vegetarian?
  People Who Don't Eat Meat
• Ode to Olive Oil
  The Champagne of Cooking Oils
• Cutting out the Fat
  Trimming Fat from Your Diet
• The Terrible Dangers of Childhood Obesity
  An Excerpt from The Highly Healthy Child
• Got Soy?
  The Many Health Benefits of Soy
• Fun, Filling, But Not Fattening
  The Skinny on Making Your Kids a Great School Lunch
• The Pillsbury Complete Cook Book
  Recipes from America's Most Trusted Kitchens
• Jane Seymour's California Pistachio Pasta Salad
  
• Fat in a Baby and Toddler's Diet
  No Low-fat Diet for Baby
• Uh-oh, Oreos
  The Trans Fats Debate
• The American Heart Association's Meals in Minutes Cookbook
  A Review
• Heart Health During Pregnancy
  Tips to Have a Heart-healthy Pregnancy
• Magical Beans
  Climb the Vine of Health by Adding Beans to the Menu
• Wise Choices
  All Fats Are Not Created Equal
• Omegas and DHA During Pregnancy
  The Importance of DHA for Mom-to-be and Baby
• Snacking on Strawberries
  The Perfect Berry for Tiny Tummies
• Cats and Kids
  Are Toddlers and Cats a Good Mix?
• Choline During Pregnancy
  An Essential Pregnancy Nutrient
• Herbs to Avoid While Trying to Conceive
  Nature's Remedies Could Be Harmful to Your Reproductive Health
• Smokin' Hot Summer Cookouts
  Flavorful Lean Meats Sizzle with Flavor
• Hydration During Pregnancy
  Why Drinking Water Is Good for Your Pregnancy
• Smart Picks Among Conventionally-grown Fruit
  An Excerpt from Fresh Choices: More Than 100 Easy Recipes for Pure Food When You Can't Buy 100% Organic
• A Walk on the Spicy Side
  Enhancing Holiday Flavors with Herbs
• Start Now to Be a Role Model for Your New Family
  The Importance of Being a Nutritional Role Model for Your Children
• Baby Weight Percentages
  What Percentile Is Your Child In, and Does It Matter?
• Dry Beans
  Smart Fuel for Low-Carb Dieters
• Planning a High-risk Pregnancy
  A Pregnancy Plan for High-risk Conditions
• How to Approach Fast Food Wisely
  An Excerpt from Healthy Lunchbox: The Working Mom's Guide to Keeping You and Your Kids Trim (LifeLine Press, 2003)
• Fit or Fat?
  Tips for Raising Healthy, Active Kids
• How Diet Affects PCOS
  Your Fertility May Benefit from Low-carb Eating
• The 4 Pillars of Health
  Fundamental Actions That Can Lead to a Better Life
• Preconception Visits
  Working with Your Doctor for a Healthy Conception
• Calcium During Pregnancy
  Calcium Health While Pregnant and During Breastfeeding
• Diagnosis: Gestational Diabetes
  Gestational Diabetes is Not the End of the World
• Sugar Cravings During Pregnancy
  Are Sugar Cravings Boosting Your Weight?
• Oh, the Ear Wax!
  Is Your Toddler's Ear Wax a Bad Thing?
• A Vitamin a Day Keeps What Away?
  Test Your Knowledge
• Managing A Plus-sized Pregnancy
  Tips for Heavier Pregnant Women
• Winter Waistlines
  Three Experts Share Healthy Eating Strategies
• Pregnancy Diet Don'ts
  Foods to Avoid While Pregnant
• Making Sense of PCOS
  Answers to Common Questions About Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
• Wowie Maui!
  Grandparents and Kids in Paradise
• Drink Options During Pregnancy
  Smart Nutrition for Thirsty Moms-to-be
• Stick-It-Out Stamina
  Maintaining Your Weight Loss Goals
• The Nursing Mother's Companion
  
• Energy Foods
  Healthy Fuel for Active Kids from A to Z
• Your Fill of Fiber
  Getting the Nutrition You Need
• What Mothers and Daughters Should Know About Birth Control
  
• The Pregnancy Pantry
  Get Healthy While Expecting by Taking Stock
• Tiny Bites, Big Nutritional Needs
  Exploring a Toddler's Dietary Requirements
• Redefining Pantry Staples
  The Benefits of a Well-stocked Kitchen

• Should my child's cholesterol be monitored?
• I exercise three days a week and don't eat fast food more than once a week, but my doctor says my cholesterol is high. How can this be?
• What foods should I eliminate or cut back on to lower my cholesterol?
• Do carrots help reduce cholesterol?
• Should I avoid fat during pregnancy?
• Are strawberries a nutritious food choice?
• I've heard that eating something that has natural fat after drinking carrot juice or eating carrots can help you absorb the vitamin A. Is that true?
• I found out that my triglyceride level is almost 600. What exactly are triglycerides, and how can I lower my level?
• Is it safe to eat eggs during pregnancy?
• Can you tell me what tofu really is and how you can use it in cooking?

more expert q&a

• Are nuts OK to eat? Are some better than others?
• My 3-year-old eats very few foods and will not try new things. What can I do?
• How can I incorporate more fiber into my toddler's diet?
• I am considering gastric bypass surgery. Is this a good idea?
• I bought a stainless steel baster with a syringe attachment for my holiday turkey. How do I use it and do you have a good marinade recipe?