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Win a Copy of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
As featured in the January/February 2009 issue of VIVmag, stylemaker Stacy Garcia’s favorite book is Steven Covey’s The 7 Habits of H ...

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Boot Camp Boogie With Giselle Fernandez and Trainer Jay "The Major" Kerwin
As featured in the January/February 2009 issue of VIVmag, Jay “The Major” Kerwin has trained the lovely Giselle Fernandez, the award-win ...

Recipes

Parmesan and Rosemary “Fried” Chicken
Baked potato chips are the secret to this chicken’s crispy coating. Instead of going into a vat of fat, this bird cooks in the oven.
veggieplatter

Take this colorful dish to your next barbecue, birthday party or bridal shower and you’re assured there will be at least one healthy thing to nibble on. No one will guess this zesty dip has only 1 gram of fat per serving, thanks to the creaminess of Greek-style nonfat yogurt.

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trailmix

Stow away this crunchy treat in your carry-on bag and you’ll have a healthy, low-cal snack to tide you over until you reach your destination. Candied ginger chunks provide a spicy-sweet note and help quell queasiness from motion.

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pomegranitpartypunch

Pomegranate Party Punch

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A festive alternative to the sugary drinks that are usually served poolside, this pretty punch has a dry, sophisticated flavor that’s also refreshing. Pour it into martini glasses and nobody will guess it’s a mocktail!

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saturdaysmoothie

Perfect for those busy weekends when you don’t have time to whip up whole-grain pancakes, this breakfast-in-a-glass is ready in seconds.

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chilledcarrotsoup

This refreshing, flavorful soup was created by Chef Bertrand Bouquin of the Colorado Springs, CO-based Summit restaurant at the Broadmoor resort and is perfect for a hot summer evening supper out on the patio.

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mediteranianfish

Studies show that people who follow the average Mediterranean diet eat less saturated fat and are typically less susceptible to heart disease than their American counterparts. This quick and delicious Mediterranean baked fish recipe pumps up the flavor with fragrant spices, citrus and arterial-plaque reducing garlic. Low in saturated fat, it’s a great source of lean protein.

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crepesfilledwithgrilledshrimp

Thin and elegant, crepes made with whole-wheat pastry flour are the perfect foil for healthy fillings. Despite their fussy reputation,…

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Burgers are not typically noted for their healthfulness: Beef is high in cholesterol, refined wheat buns have little nutritional value,…

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pansearedfilet

The first female professional chef in the U.S. to come out of Puerto Rico, Carmen Gonzalez conquered the Miami scene with her award-winning Carmen the Restaurant, recognized for its savory modern Puerto Rican cuisine. Here, she shares the recipe for her famous Pan-Seared Snapper Fillet Over White-Water Clams and Chorizo Stew.

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halibut

A Food Network favorite, Cat Cora has hosted Melting Pot, My Country My Kitchen: Greece and Kitchen Accomplished, and made history as the first and only female Iron Chef. Here, one of her favorite recipes, “I love traditional Greek comfort food, but have lightened it up to fit in with my Southern California lifestyle,” she says.

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