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Michael Pollan’s “Food Rules”
7 Words & 7 Rules for Eating “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” Pollan says everything he’s learned about food and health can be summed up in seven words: “Eat food, not too much, mostly plants.” Probably the first two words are most important. “Eat food” means to eat real food — vegetables, fruits,…
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Tips on reducing your sodium intake
Tips on reducing your sodium intake Even if you can’t change how much salt food manufacturers and restaurant chains put in their food, you can take steps to lower salt in your own diet. Here are some tips from American Dietetic Assn. spokeswoman Jeannie Gazzaniga-Moloo: —Focus on eating and preparing fresh fruits and vegetables, minimally…
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Soda is bad for you.
Nutrition Lab: Milk, soft drinks and bone strength – latimes.com. It does seem to be true that soda drinkers have worse diets overall. In a study published this month in the Journal of the American Dietetic Assn., for example, among 170 girls followed from age 5 to 15, those who drank soda at age 5…
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It’s going to end up biting us in the ass
Rachael Ray Lobbies Capitol for School Lunch Bill – NYTimes.com. Instead, she grimaced, leaned in and sounded off about the federal Child Nutrition Act and what she considers to be the government’s stingy reimbursement rates for school lunches. “Ridiculous,” she said. Rachel Ray also has a non-profit called Yum-o! Check it out for good recipes…
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Dessert for lunch?!!
Dr. Oz’s 16 Tips for Summer Weight Loss there is a ton of good info in this article but I liked this part. I may move my nightly dessert to a mid day snack. Eat dessert in the afternoon. “The one thing I’m adamant about is not having dessert after dinner,” said Dr. Oz. “You…
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Kiwi For Everyone!
Let’s talk Kiwi! Did you know a study by the University of Oslo in Norway reveals that eating two to three kiwifruit a day has similar benefits to the daily dosage of aspirin recommended by physicians to improve heart health, without the side effects? I was at lunch with a few friends this weekend and…
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Nuts: Impact on Weight and Health
Nuts: Impact on Weight and Health. I like to eat almonds to get some extra protein from time to time. I do remember that a nutritionist told me to be careful if I am trying to lose weight though – and nuts should generally be off the menu when that is the case. They do…
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Can Food Make Kids Smarter? A Free Event for those in Loudoun
A Free Event for those in Loudoun County or for those that want to drive there! (thanks to my friend Patty for sending me this info) Food for Thought: Can Food Make Kids Smarter? Tuesday, May 4, 6:30-8:00 Curiosity Zone By popular demand, Beverly Seng will return to the C-Zone to talk about nutrition and…
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Notable News
FDA plans to limit amount of salt allowed in processed foods for health reasons. I have never been one to pay attention to the salt content in things. My blood pressure isn’t high, my heart is healthy. I am not known to add salt to my food on a regular basis. But if you stop…