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Peter Lee, executive director of Covered California, the state agency running the state's new health exchange, announced the plans and prices that will be offered by private insurers during a news conference in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, May 23, 2013.  Some of the state's largest health insurers will be among those companies offering competing polices to millions of Californians who are expect to purchase coverage under President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)

Health reform plans, pricing released in Calif.

Californians are finally getting to see what "Obamacare" means for them. President Barack Obama's health care overhaul made a big leap Thursday when California's health insurance exchange announced the plans and the prices that will be offered to those buying individual coverage. Some of the state's largest individual health insurers, ...

Team Vargas’ healthy treats: banana slices on Ezekiel bread (Allen Eyestone/The Palm Beach Post)

55 cheap and healthy breakfast recipes

Doughnuts, and eggs, and quinoa  bakes, oh my! At breakfast time, it's essential to fuel up with nutrient-packed ingredients to give you energy throughout the day (and may even prevent overeating and help with weight regulation). A healthy dose of fiber (think whole-grains and fruits and veggies) and protein (eggs, greek yogurt, lean ...

87 cheap and healthy lunch and dinner recipes

Whether you're a veggie- or meat-eater, we've got a main dish (or 10) for you. From zucchini noodles to BBQ chicken, here are our Greatist-approved main dish ideas for a healthier lunch or dinner any day of the week. Scroll down for all of our healthy recipes, broken up by whether ...

This Feb. 20, 2008 photo provided by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) shows insects for sale at a market in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The U.N. has new weapons to fight hunger, boost nutrition and reduce pollution, and they might be crawling or flying near you right now: edible insects. The Food and Agriculture Organization on Monday, May 13, 2013, hailed the likes of grasshoppers, ants and other members of the insect world as an underutilized food for people, livestock and pets. A 200-page report, released at a news conference at the U.N. agency's Rome headquarters, says 2 billion people worldwide already supplement their diets with insects, which are high in protein and minerals, and have environmental benefits.  (AP Photo/Arnold Van Huis, FAO, ho)

UN: Eat more insects; good for you, good for world

The latest weapon in the U.N.'s fight against hunger, global warming and pollution might be flying by you right now. Edible insects are being promoted as a low-fat, high-protein food for people, pets and livestock. According to the U.N., they come with appetizing side benefits: Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and ...

 The yogurt section is shown at a Whole Foods Market in San Francisco, Monday, May 24, 2010. An explosion of yogurt options has given Americans bold new choices, from goat’s milk to Greek-style to soy and even coconut milk yogurts.

51 healthy greek yogurt recipes for any meal

If you've been to a grocery store's dairy aisle lately, you've probably picked up on the fact that Greek yogurt is becoming pretty darn popular. At Greatist, we think this stardom is well earned: We consider the stuff a superfood thanks to its high protein and probiotic content. But frankly, we’re getting a little ...

In this Tuesday, April 30, 2013, photo, Lon Finkelstein, CFO of Vermont Tent Company, speaks in South Burlington, Vt. Finkelstein, chief financial officer of Vermont Tent Co., has been trying to figure out how many employees the company would need to provide health coverage for under the new health care law. The South Burlington company, which rents tents and party equipment, has a staff that ranges from 30 in the off-season to 70 during the busy spring, summer and fall months. (AP Photo/Toby Talbot)

Businesses may get sticker shock on health care

Small business owners may be experiencing sticker shock now that insurers are revealing the rates they want to charge under the new health care law. So far, in Rhode Island, insurers are requesting premium increases of up to 14 percent for small business coverage when the Affordable Care Act is ...

31 healthy snacks for fruit lovers

We all know fruit’s one of those healthy food groups. But that doesn’t mean we can only eat it au natural! Here are 31 fruit-filled snacks to make your daily dose of fruit a bit more interesting. Sweet 1. Chocolate-Covered Kiwi Pops This chocolate-fruit combo isn’t as classic as strawberries and chocolate, ...

Fourth Annual Surfers for Autism of the Palm Beaches Beach Festival in Jupiter, Fla., Friday, April 19, 2013. (Gary Coronado/The Palm Beach Post)

UCLA to test drugs for autism in weeks not years

In an effort to find a treatment for autism, scientists at the University of California, Los Angeles, are leading a $9 million experiment that aims to evaluate the effectiveness of drugs within weeks rather than years. It's part of a push by the National Institutes of Health to fast-track the ...

26 super healthy foods to start eating today

Fruits, and veggies, and whole grains, oh my! Beyond the grocery store shelves lined with less-than-healthy processed foods in brightly-colored packaging, there are still hundreds of healthy options waiting to be picked up and put in your shopping cart. (Many come in vibrant natural packaging!) They span every food group, ...

Beyer, an interior designer, put a skinny cabinet next to the fridge that serves as a hidden closet for mops, brooms, a step stool and cleaning items. "With such limited space, I had to find a place for my brooms," Beyer said.

27 chemical-free products for DIY spring cleaning

Spring is finally here (please?), and that means it’s time for lolling in the grass, tossin’ the disc, barbecuing with friends, and scouring your living space from top to bottom. While it might be tempting to spray your whole place with bleach (that makes things “clean,” right?), a lot of ...

45 delicious and healthy sweet potato recipes

Regardless of the season, sweet potatoes are always a versatile, healthy option for a colorful, filling meal. Not only are they beautiful, but they’re also loaded with fiber and nutrients, including beta-Carotene, vitamins A and C, and antioxidants. They can be grilled, baked sautéed, and prepared in a huge variety of dishes ...

The 64 best health and fitness apps of 2013

We love our phones. A lot. They do pretty much, like, everything. They take pictures, shoot video, play music, run games, and about a million other things. But the most exciting development yet is how our phones are helping us get in shape. Sure, mobile apps allow us to fling ...

Matzo is a staple at all seders.  (AP Photo/Larry Crowe)

34 healthy passover recipes

The Passover story is a pretty dramatic affair. According to the Bible, Jews were slaves to the Egyptian Pharaoh until the prophet Moses came to set them free, and God sent 10 horrendous plagues to punish the Egyptian taskmasters. There were frogs, vicious hailstorms, and locusts that destroyed all the ...

Some states balk at enforcing health law’s insurance protections

Florida regulators won’t penalize insurance companies that violate new health law consumer protections that take effect in January but will report them to the federal government, according to an agreement between the state and federal officials. Citing lack of money and legal authority, Pennsylvania’s top insurance regulator hasn’t decided whether his agency can ...

62 healthier gluten-free dessert recipes

If you’ve made the decision to eliminate gluten from your diet (or been required to for health reasons), then you may have discovered that dessert options for the non-gluten-inclined seem few and far between. Grocery stores and bakeries are rife with baked goods, but often light on gluten-free varieties. Dear ...

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