Saturday, February 11, 2012

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Giving Thanks (for the Pepto)

Thanksgiving. A day reserved for the celebration of the harvest and the coming together of two very different peoples. Somehow, most Americans tend to only remember the harvest part, although that idea usually gets translated into "let's eat ‘til we can't feel our faces, watch football, and pass out in a turkey-induced coma."  Talk... Read moreChevron
posted 12/06/2011, comments (0)|
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Exercise May Help You Catch Those Elusive Zs

Lack of sleep -or lack of enough quality sleep- has been linked to a whole host of medical issues, including problems with weight loss and weight maintenance. And sleep has been a hot topic for quite some time.   In fact, even Ben Franklin was known for sharing words of wisdom about the importance of a good night's sleep. But here's some... Read moreChevron
posted 12/06/2011, comments (0)|
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Gotta Love Olives for Their Nutritional Benefits

Growing up, my brother and I used to embarrass my mother greatly whenever we would go to a restaurant that had a salad bar. We’d both go through the line and return with a plate full of some greens, some carrots and tomatoes, some celery, and LOTS of olives. Mom would just roll her eyes at both of us, but we’d both finish our... Read moreChevron
posted 12/05/2011, comments (0)|
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Cut the Mustard! Try These Greens for Healthy, Tasty Benefits!

 Mom’s motto in life was, “Always try something. If you don’t like it, you don’t have to do it again.” As a child, I heard that most often in relation to food. I’d wrinkle my nose at whatever was on my plate (egg foo young, black-eyed peas, cauliflower, etc.) Turns out the only thing I really didn’t... Read moreChevron
posted 11/28/2011, comments (0)|
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Overweight Kids Can Become Healthy Adults

Parents do all kinds of things for their kids to help them thrive as adults. We often put braces on their teeth, teach them good manners and study habits, and stick money in a college fund for them.   Unfortunately, many parents don't seem to be able to help their kids reach adulthood at a healthy weight. The percentage of kids who are obese... Read moreChevron
posted 11/28/2011, comments (0)|