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Try fat-free or 1 percent milk.Buy only reduced-fat or fat-free cheese.Eat fruits and vegetables without butter or sauce.Serve brown rice, beans, and whole grains.Choose lean cuts of meat, fish, and skinless turkey and chicken.Buy low- or reduced-sodium or no-salt–added versions of foods whenever possible. Revamp recipes with these substitutions. Use two egg whites for each whole egg, or use cholesterol-free egg substitutes (1⁄4 cup equals 1 egg).Use olive oil instead of butter....

Two new studies presented at the Society for Personality and Social Psychology conference in Austin, Texas, examined 150 couples. The couples answered basic get-to-know-you questions such as “What is your idea of a perfect day?” or “What was the most embarrassing moment in your life?” The researchers found that couples who discussed deep, personal topics and responded to one another in a positive way were much more likely to report an increase in passionate love toward their partner compared to couples who kept the conversation to non-emotional, surface chatter....

[sidebar]Pink tulips (or red poppies or yellow daffodils) ease job stress better than a philodendron. In a study of 90 people, women who sat near a bouquet of colorful flowers relaxed during a 5-minute typing assignment. Those near a foliage-only plant didn’t, say horticultural therapy researchers at Kansas State University. Pretty blooms boost pain tolerance. Women who eyed flowering plants in a lab designed to look like a hospital room kept their hands in ice water—a typical pain test—nearly a minute longer than those whose view was flowerless....

What’s the name of this creature? Technically, it’s Ursus arctos horribilis—better known as the grizzly bear. And new research published in Cell Metabolism provides data to back up what animal scientists have long observed: Bears can pack on the pounds while maintaining perfect health. The study, led by O. Lynne Nelson, professor of cardiology at Washington State University’s Veterinary Teaching Hospital, monitored grizzly bears during their normal hibernation cycle. Researchers took special note of bears’ responsiveness to insulin, the hormone that facilitates the absorption of sugar from the bloodstream....

More from Prevention: What Kind Of Decision-Maker Are You? Researchers from Columbia Business School conducted eight studies where they compared people who trusted their feelings in making decisions and judgments—such as predicting who would win the NCAA championship or American Idol—with those who didn’t feel confident in their ability to correctly predict events. The results: Those who trusted their feelings were consistently more accurate than those who didn’t. But before you take up shop on the corner and call yourself Madame Zelda, there is a caveat: You have to be somewhat knowledgeable about what you’re talking about....

Wearing the wrong shoe—even a running shoe—can be a quick route back to the couch. Unfortunately, 72% of shoes bought for walking are not walking shoes, according to the latest stats from the National Sporting Goods Association. Walking shoes aren’t just a marketing ploy. They’re specifically designed for how we walk, which is very different from how we run. While runners land flat-footed, walkers land on their heels. So the heels of walking shoes are often slanted to increase stability....

More from Prevention: 5 Women Who Gave Up MeatThe good news is that it’s possible to change your diet in a way that won’t drive you (or those around you) completely bonkers. Here’s how to stay sane on a new diet:1. Eat breakfast every day. Begin the day with a breakfast that includes whole grains, protein, colorful fruits and vegetables, and you’ll reap the benefits of a better mood–not to mention clarity of thought, better performance at school or work, fewer food cravings, and an all-around easier time managing your weight, says Elizabeth Somer, registered dietician and author of Eat Your Way to Happiness....

USING a serrated knife, slice off the crown and the base of the pineapple. This will help keep the pineapple stable while you trim the sides. 2. HOLD your pineapple straight up. With the blade of your knife pointed downward, trim off the skin of the pineapple, working your way from the top to the bottom. If you leave a few tiny brown bits on the fruit, that’s okay (unless you’re serving Martha Stewart)....

With football season in full swing, there are few activities that are more fun than tailgating with friends before a big game. If you want to make it through the day feeling on top of your game, a few healthy changes to your traditional tailgate can make a huge difference. Eat a healthy breakfast: Showing up to a tailgate famished is bad news. If you arrive feeling starved, you’re going to gobble up whatever you can get your hands on the fastest....

Photo by retales_botijero/Getty Images Festive foods Baked goods and boxes of chocolate are abundant this time of year, but if ingested, they can result in gastrointestinal upset, heart arrhythmia, and seizure. Certain desserts can be deadly too—especially those containing grapes, raisins, or currants (like fruitcake), which can lead to kidney failure. Refrain from tossing meat scraps and bones to your dog (and ask your houseguests to do the same). It may seem like a treat, but pets just aren’t built to digest meat prepared for humans; eating it can lead to pancreatitis....

The better option: Buy almonds in bulk and simply grind them up into a powder whenever a recipe calls for almond flour or almond meal. This simple DIY trick requires only one ingredient and takes just 30 to 60 seconds in your blender. MORE: Myth Buster: Your Healthy Nut Habit Might Be Making You Fat Simple DIY Almond Flour Add 1 cup raw almonds (or enough to cover blades) to high-power blender or food processor and pulse on and off repeatedly until almonds reach powderlike consistency (it might be a tad coarser than store-bought almond flour, but it will work just as well), 30 to 60 seconds....

For optimal health, children must eat a diet low in sugar and high in fiber, fruits, and vegetables. For fitness and weight control, they need to exercise. For mental well-being, they must learn how to handle stress and accept their bodies. Modeling those positive habits for your children will get you halfway there. To finish the job, follow these pointers. Instill healthy body image. Unfortunately, today’s obsession with being superthin is taking root earlier and earlier in childhood....

Tough times call for cuts, but good blood sugar control doesn’t need to be one of them. Mortgages, grocery bills, car payments… It’s no secret that we’re scrutinizing household budgets and cutting costs wherever possible. Now wallet tightening is trickling down to our health. According to one recent poll, nearly 80% of people with health insurance say they’re worried about paying for health care, let alone those who can’t afford insurance anymore or who have lost coverage....

Rebecca Booth, M.D. is no dermatologist, no esthetician to the stars. She is, in fact, a Louisville, KY-based board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist (and has been for over 20 years), and that makes her an expert on something that plagues women throughout the majority of their lives—hormones. Booth along with her sister, skin care guru Cecil, wanted to “enlighten women about the beauty of their hormones and provide tools to help them live better in that knowledge....

Diminish under-eye puffiness Awesome, you woke up with puffy bags under your eyes. To perk up your peepers, beat 1 egg white and 1 teaspoon of witch hazel until foamy. Dab the mixture under your eyes and let sit for 15 minutes, then rinse off. The albumin in egg whites will temporarily tighten skin, while the anti-inflammatory witch hazel will help reduce puffiness. Lift set-in bloodstains with ease You must have nicked your leg shaving, but you didn’t notice the bloodstain until your pants went the wash....

Make your dairy whole.American Journal of Clinical Nutrition Talk about a counter-intuitive strategy: Whole milk? Regular cheese? A huge study out of Tufts University suggests this might be a great way to control your carbohydrate intake. The research, published in the , tracked 120,000 men and women for more than 18 years. First, the researchers found that eating plenty of dairy products had no impact on weight. When they looked closer, the researchers discovered that the more low-fat dairy products people ate, the more carbs they devoured....

Well, actually, says Linda Greenlaw, the nationally renowned (and only female) swordfish-boat skipper, what’s worse is driving that boat at night: “Everything seems more dramatic in the dark, when you can’t see the next nasty wave and brace yourself. In the dark, you can hear and feel the reality, but the visual horror is left to the imagination.” But, she posits, what’s even more terrifying? Becoming, at the age of 46, the mother of a troubled 15-year-old girl: “Like, holy —!...