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I'm a freelance journalist in Murrieta, California and a frequent contributor to such publications as Health, SHAPE, Cooking Light, Better Homes & Gardens, and Women's Health. I hope the articles displayed on my site will give you a sense of my writing style and areas of expertise. If you have any questions or would like to request a reprint, please click on the contact page. Thanks for visiting.

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Amy Paturel, M.S., M.P.H.

featured articles

August, 2010

Mind Games

Mind Games

On a warm night in April 2005, Marine Lance Corporal Steven Schulz was on patrol in Fallujah, Iraq, as vehicle commander of his platoon when a bomb...

June, 2010

Soy Safety

Soy Safety

Soy has spent a lot of time in the spotlight in recent years, linked to lowering cholesterol levels and halting heart disease. The legume also packs a nutritional...

April, 2010

The Legend of Mujadara

The Legend of Mujadara

Growing up, my two sisters and I chanted loudly for foods that most kids would grimace at. Lima beans in a stew of tomato paste and water, crushed...