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Shrimp on a tomato-fennel sofa

A big, satisfying and intensely flavorful meal for less than $2.50. Just 150 calories in a luscious dish with a near-zero glycemic load. A perfect example of "eat more vegetables, olive oil and fish". Walk off the whole meal in 30 minutes.
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80 Ways: Bangers & Mash & a bit o’ green

I loved the name of this dish before I knew what it was. Earthy mashed potatoes with barely crunchy kale greens. Smoky, juicy sausages. So many flavors and textures. A meal worth celebrating on St. Patrick's Day or any other.
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Happiness. Phone it in.

Now here's a research report you really should see. Conclusion: we're happier when we're more active. No, smartphones didn't produce happiness or activity, they just collected data. Put away your phone, click to read, get happy.
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Slower Sunday: In the Tropical Garden

Our National Tropical Botanical Garden. Looks like they've got everything tropical, a to z. Take a one-minute stroll with me. Just to get in the groove. For a real Slower one a little later.
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Dogs, Weight Loss & Stress Reduction

Yes, a dog might be the best personal trainer. And the best medicine. Could be a dog you borrow from a neighbor. Could even be a dog on video. Click and stay with me - this gets interesting.
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The Walk That Ate Charleston. Again.

The town where you can eat bacon three meals a day if you're not careful. Fortunately, they have really great bacon. Even Better, they have one beautiful walking street after another. 12 miles, 4 or 5 hours, 1,600 calories burned.
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Stock Up: Compost-Poached Shrimp

You can't really compost in a New York apartment. But there's a great alternative use for throw-away vegetable trimmings. Instead of a compost can, put them in the freezer. Then convert them to fragrant, flavorful vegetable stock. Compost Stock. Maybe you want to call it something else.
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Thin, Crisp Bottom. Juicy, Sweet Top.

Scrambled eggs in between. The most beautiful and delicious scrambled egg dish in a long time. Lightly sautéed vegetables on top. The lightest, flakiest, buttery "pie crust flatbread" on the bottom.
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Tuna-Mango-Rice Salad

A savory-sweet warm salad with rice and tuna for all seasons. Mango from far away in time and space. Summery cucumbers and cold-weather carrots. A refreshing and satisfying meal that comes together in 30 minutes.
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Reverse Math and the Reward Principle

Let's reverse engineer the eating-exercising math. How you can, uh, "enhance" your diet when you begin to exercise more. Because if you want to lose weight or maintain your weight, it's hard to be successful if you're feeling food deprived.
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