You’re in the supermarket buying green beans for dinner. Which should you pick – fresh, frozen or canned? If you’re buying green beans, you’re already on the right track. Fewer than 25% of Americans eat enough fruits and vegetables each day. But, back to your dilemma. When we talk about vegetables being “fresh,” there’s garden … Read More
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Is the big war of the 21st Century going to be against fat? There’s no question that the increasing weight of Americans affects economic, social, political and health issues. Fatness cost more than $117 billion a year. As the obesity crisis worsens, politicians, corporations and advertisers are challenged to champion consumers in their desire to … Read More
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If you’re going out to eat tonight, don’t feel guilty, don’t give up, and don’t think your entire weight loss effort is about to go down the drain. Just plan. Weight management experts say eating out without overeating is a high level skill — it’s hard to do. But, it can be done. Eat a … Read More
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Toddlers are a study in contradictions that often spill over into frustrating and unpredictable eating behavior. Q. My 15-month old has totally lost his appetite. What should I do? A. Nothing! It’s perfectly normal for a toddler’s appetite to decrease. A baby grows almost 10 inches and triples his weight in a year. Between age … Read More
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Eat when you’re hungry. It’s not as easy as it sounds. Hunger and satisfaction are simple words for a complex process that tells us when to eat and when to stop. Get a handle on that process, and you have a powerful weapon in your personal weight-control war. If eating were simply a matter of … Read More
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The key to good snacking is good choices and serving sizes. “I’m hungry. When’s supper?” Many of us grew up with the idea that snacking was bad, and that mid-afternoon snacks would ruin the appetite for dinner. This isn’t true. What and how much they eat is more important than when they eat. The key … Read More
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Energy drinks, sports drinks, vitamin water, herbal drinks…are they healthy? And do we need them? “Functional drinks” — sports drinks, vitamin waters, energy drinks, herbal drinks — are the fastest growing drink category today. They make up 30% of all the drinks consumed in the US. But are they healthy? And do we need them? … Read More
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Everyone overeats now and then. What it means for you. A day when your eating goes out of control will cause you some immediate regret. But lasting weight gain? Unlikely. Everybody eats too much now and then. Most people believe they’ve gained pounds from this misadventure. The truth is they haven’t. They may be up … Read More
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What do the new organic labeling standards mean for you? When it comes to organic foods, two things are indisputable: They are one of the fastest growing food markets, with sales of $11 billion expected by the end of the year. Organic foods have often been labeled incorrectly, and many groups were certifying their authenticity. … Read More
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