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		<title>Organic foods: Is there a difference?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Kevin wrote on July 2nd:
&#8220;Organics versus non-organics. Is there much of a difference between the two?&#8221;
The word &#8220;organic&#8221; refers to the way farmers grow and process agricultural products, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products and meat. Organic farming practices are designed to encourage soil and water conservation and reduce pollution. Farmers who grow organic [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.laurenau.com/?p=78</link>
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		<title>I am lactose intolerant.</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever felt bloated after drinking milk? Does your stomach feel uncomfortable after having yogurt?
I have. For a long time, I wanted to believe that I wasn&#8217;t like the other 90% of Asian Americans who are lactose intolerant, meaning unable to fully digest the lactose enzymes found in milk and dairy products. I kept [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.laurenau.com/?p=77</link>
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		<title>Sugar vs. Sugar Cane Juice</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Morgan wrote on February 3rd, 2009:
&#8220;I LOVE sugar. Is it ”cheating” to eat candy/snacks made from organic sugar cane juice? What are the biggest differences between processed sugar and sugar cane juice. Any thoughts on carob and unsweetened cocoa?&#8221;
Organic sugar cane juice will provide you with the same amount of calories as regular white table [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.laurenau.com/?p=76</link>
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		<title>Sugar vs. Sugar Alcohols</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Matt wrote on February 3rd, 2009:
&#8220;What is the difference between &#8220;sugars&#8221; and &#8220;sugar alcohol&#8221; on the nutrition panel of packaged products?&#8221;
When I think of sugar alcohols the first thing that comes to mind is gum. Sugar alcohols are neither sugars or alcohols. They are carbohydrates with a chemical structure that closely resembles sugar and alcohol, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.laurenau.com/?p=75</link>
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		<title>Raw Food Diet?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[David wrote on October 25th, 2008:
&#8220;I was reading an article recently that talked about the benefits of unpasteurized foods such as milk, almonds, orange juice, etc.
The claim is that pasteurizing foods is an outdated practice, first implemented in times when food storage and sanitation was poor.
Now that the practice is much safer and more reliable, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.laurenau.com/?p=74</link>
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		<title>for Your Heart</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I get up at 5am to jump into a cold, uninviting pool. I wonder what I&#8217;m doing instead of sleeping in my nice, warm bed.
Yesterday, I got my cholesterol tested, the 4th test in 2 years. I&#8217;m nervous for the results. I promise I&#8217;m not a hypochondriac, I just fear a genetic predisposition to high [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.laurenau.com/?p=73</link>
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		<title>From athletic to athlete</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I have never endured so much physical pain in my life. I think running is probably one of the most difficult sports, especially if you have spent most of your life in the water&#8230;
This is my story. Two months ago, I decided to sign up for the Westchester Triathlon in attempts to overcome physical and [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.laurenau.com/?p=66</link>
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		<title>Priceless advice</title>
		<description><![CDATA[I am inspired to share with you what I have learned in my past year at Columbia University. I will save you the $50,000 in tuition, hours of studying and exams, and countless internship rotations, by writing in 3 simple tips what you need to know.

Take care of your heart. The leading cause of death [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.laurenau.com/?p=65</link>
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		<title>Nutrition 101</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Angel wrote on January 15th, 2008: 

&#8220;I want to know what a quick and easy healthy breakfast might be.  I also don&#8217;t know what partially hydrogenated vegetable oil is.&#8221;

Some great questions, Angel. Let me try to break it down into two separate answers.
1. A healthy breakfast
Eating breakfast has been proven to improve concentration, problem [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.laurenau.com/?p=63</link>
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		<title>Eating well to be well</title>
		<description><![CDATA[So I&#8217;ve been living in NYC for about 2 months now. I&#8217;ve adopted a better exercise and diet regimen, which includes 30-60 minutes of activity 5-6 days/week and fish, especially oily fish, 2 times or more/week. I try to balance heavier, more calorie-dense meals eaten out with lighter and smaller lunches.
Obstacles: Trying to find a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.laurenau.com/?p=62</link>
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