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		<title>Food fights depression</title>
		<link>http://aperfectplate.com/2012/01/28/food-fights-depression/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2012 21:20:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mturcotte</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[for mental health]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Depression is a serious condition and should be treated/diagnosed by a qualified health care professional. If you are struggling with mild depression, particularly seasonal affective disorder (SAD), look to your diet. Did you know that nutritional deficiencies can increase your vulnerability to mood changes? Certain nutrients, such as carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, found in healthy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>&#8216;Roast&#8217; seasonal produce &#8211; healthy &amp; delicious</title>
		<link>http://aperfectplate.com/2011/11/26/roast-seasonal-winter-produce-healthy-delicious/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Nov 2011 23:05:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mturcotte</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[in season]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Year round you can find tasty, budget-friendly produce that is &#8216;in season&#8217; even in the winter months. A great crowd pleaser is roasted root vegetables. Roasting draws out the natural sugars in vegetables while creating a crunchy, browned outside and a tender inside. In an baking pan (foil lined and sprayed with non-stick cooking spray) [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rich Chocolate Mousse make-over</title>
		<link>http://aperfectplate.com/2011/11/26/rich-chocolate-mousse-make-over/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Nov 2011 22:45:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mturcotte</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[meal planning]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[calories]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[diet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[dinner]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[heart health]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rich chocolate mousse is an ideal holiday dessert &#8211; especially for company when you are looking to impress. Conventional recipes, made with heavy whipping cream as a base, in addition to semi-sweet chocolate, egg yolks, butter and sugar puts you at about 330 calories and 25 g of fat (mostly saturated) per serving. Simple swaps [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cardiovascular Exercise Machine: Underused and Underappreciated</title>
		<link>http://aperfectplate.com/2011/08/06/cardiovascular-exercise-machines-underused-and-underappreciated/</link>
		<comments>http://aperfectplate.com/2011/08/06/cardiovascular-exercise-machines-underused-and-underappreciated/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Aug 2011 22:10:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mturcotte</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[before you buy]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you think cardio equipment for your home gym/home fitness routine, you likely think treadmill, elliptical machine and/or stationary bicycle. While these are all great picks and will allow you to get an effective heart-pumping workout, their are limits. These cardio machines, particularly the highest quality picks, are often expensive, don&#8217;t provide a full-body workout, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cheap healthy eats</title>
		<link>http://aperfectplate.com/2011/07/28/cheap-healthy-eats/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:39:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mturcotte</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[foods]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fruits and vegetables]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[nutrition 101]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are all healthy foods expensive? Absolutely not! Some of the healthiest picks are resonably priced. Fill your shopping cart with more for less: Canned Fish: Canned fish, such as water-packed tuna and salmon, is an excellent source of lean protein, and is vitamin and mineral-rich. All seafood, including canned fish, contains a dose of heart-healthy [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Eating in-season this Summer…</title>
		<link>http://aperfectplate.com/2011/06/30/eating-in-season-this-summer/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 01:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mturcotte</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[in season]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Why eat foods that are in season (particularly produce)? There are several reasons that eating in-season are a better opion, including cost, taste and freshness &#8211; and it&#8217;s better for the environment too! Europeans have been doing it for years. Our advanced technology, growth of the processed food industry and easy access have all made [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Yoga styles</title>
		<link>http://aperfectplate.com/2011/05/19/yoga-styles/</link>
		<comments>http://aperfectplate.com/2011/05/19/yoga-styles/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 23:43:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mturcotte</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[yoga]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise terminology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[flexibility]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[power yoga]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yoga by definition means &#8220;union&#8221; and has been around for thousands of years. The mind-body benefits are endless. Practicing yoga regularly promotes flexibility, relaxation, tones muscles and reduces stress, for starters. There are many types or styles of yoga. Here&#8217;s a rundown on some of them: Hatha-  a great yoga style for beginners, hatha yoga encompasses [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Exercise equipment: picks for your home fitness routine</title>
		<link>http://aperfectplate.com/2011/04/12/exercise-equipment-picks-for-your-home-fitness-routine/</link>
		<comments>http://aperfectplate.com/2011/04/12/exercise-equipment-picks-for-your-home-fitness-routine/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Apr 2011 23:16:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mturcotte</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[products]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[resistance training]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stability ball (Swiss ball): While a stability ball is best known for engages multiple muscle groups during abdominal training, that is only the beginning. It offers the same benefits for upper and lower body toning. Adding controlled instability to your workout promotes muscular endurance and challenges your body&#8217;s ability to balance itself. Resistance tubes: A [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What&#8217;s a calorie?</title>
		<link>http://aperfectplate.com/2011/03/11/whats-a-calorie/</link>
		<comments>http://aperfectplate.com/2011/03/11/whats-a-calorie/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:21:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mturcotte</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[nutrition 101]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[weight loss]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://aperfectplate.com/?p=316</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A calorie or kilocalorie, is a unit used to measure energy. A calorie, by definition, is the amount of energy needed to raise 1 kg of water 1 degree celsius. Calories in our diet come from macronutrients or energy-yielding nutrients, such as fats, proteins and carbohydrates. Carbohydrates and proteins offer 4 calories per gram while fats provide 9 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Childhood obesity</title>
		<link>http://aperfectplate.com/2011/02/17/childhood-obesity/</link>
		<comments>http://aperfectplate.com/2011/02/17/childhood-obesity/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:05:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>mturcotte</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[family health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family nutrition]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Let's Move campaign]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[obesity]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Where are we in our fight against the &#8220;war on childhood obesity&#8221; in the United States? According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, between 16% and 33% of children and teenagers are obese. Obesity increases the risk of suffering from chronic conditions and illnesses, such as heart disease. Recently, First Lady Michelle [...]]]></description>
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