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Activity Calculator
After you eat the tasty things featured here, figure out how many calories your daily activities burn.
Lunch Calculator
Even a simple change such as bringing a bagged lunch to work a few times a week can make a difference in your bank account. This calculator illustrates how a little lunch savings can go a long way.
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Food and Your Health
Power Your Pump
These six super foods can protect your heart’s health just as well as a fistful of medication.
The Miracle Diet
Protect your heart—and prevent a slew of diseases—with this tasty, traditional way of eating.
The Science of Good Eating
Research shows that fruits, vegetables, and other plant foods are packed with antioxidants and phytochemicals, which help prevent disease and boost the immune system.
10 Power Foods
Don’t be fooled by their mild-mannered appearance. These 10 tasty choices are secret sources of health and energy.
AARP Books
Living with Diabetes
Everything You Need to Know to Safeguard Your Health and Take Control of Your Life
Try this healthy take on a traditional Thanksgiving favorite, complete with honey-pecan butter.
Luscious Thanksgiving
The biggest meal of the year doesn’t have to be a bust for your waistline. Focus on fresh and seasonal for healthy versions of your favorites. Includes recipes!
Peruvian Palates
Enjoy Andean food? Try these culinary tours to eat--and learn to cook--Peru's delicious delights.
From the Online Community
Journal: Recipe for Pumpkin Pancakes
Calderson tempts you to spice up your Thanksgiving breakfast.
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Journal: Traditional Big Breakfast
Cby reminisces about the “good old days” when the family would come together for a big Sunday breakfast.
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The Fountain of Youth in Your Grocery Cart
Eight questions about food mistakes, favorite foods, and five golden rules with one of the foremost nutrition and fitness experts, Joy Bauer.
AARP Radio: Bizarre Foods
Pig brains soaked in blood, fried iguana, termites, guinea pigs marinated in orange juice...one TV host loves eating them all.
Artful Dining
Starved for great art? Just plain starved? Lately dining at art museums has become as enticing as seeing the exhibits.
Breakfast Recipes
Try these ten recipes to start your day off right! Asparagus, Mushroom, and Gruyere Omelet, anyone? Yum!
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AARP Health Benefits
Affordable Healthcare? Consider it Done
Insurance & Plans: From Supplemental to Medicare, find the right health insurance plan for you.
Discounts & Savings: Pharmacy, Vision & and even Fitness discounts provide everyday savings for you.
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