Outside of actual treatments, the spa excels in its other offerings, particularly the cooking and nutritional counseling provided by the refreshingly down-to-earth Laurie Erickson (late of Canyon Ranch in the Berkshires, she's tried to wean the resort's kitchens off bacon fat, with some success).

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In fact, in the USDA nutrient database, instant oatmeal possesses the same nutritional profile as regular or quick-cooking oatmeal.

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