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In each of our print issues , we publish tips from experts and readers like you.  We'd love to hear your ideas for any of the categories below.  Just e-mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it !


What's your best tip ...

• for cutting back on calories? (our most pressing need!)
  
• for getting your kids to exercise?
• for a healthy, yummy snack?
• to sneak more fruits and veggies into your meals?
• for a great fat, sugar or salt substitution in recipes?
• for quick and easy ways to fit in more physical activity?
• for getting your kids to eat healthier?
• to keep weight off?

Guidelines: Please submit as many tips as you want, but keep each to a sentence or two--as short as possible. Include the tip category to which you're responding, along with your full name, city and state, which we may publish if we print your tip.  Tips may appear in print or online at any time, so keep an eye out!

Thank you for submitting your ideas! 

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Publicists pitching a product or client, please click here and scroll down to "Pitch Us!" If your client is a mainstream medical professional, he or she is welcome to submit tips (above), as well. (Please not text in italics and avoid conflicts of interest.) Thank you!