Those questions and more (self serve vs. plated meals for guests) answered by Chatelaine's food editor, Claire Tansey

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Health

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Healthy meal ideas and recipes for a body cleanse and advice on which foods to avoid and what you can eat lots of

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Karen Robock; Karie Quinn, consulting dietician

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