All Entries For healthy eating
When Picky Eating Becomes a Bigger Problem
Many adults who have been labeled as "picky" aren't being particular by choice; some have diets that are so limited it has a significant impact on their lives.
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Sometimes I Eat Ice Cream for Dinner (and Other Food Confessions)
What can you learn from Coach Nicole's latest confession? It's called healthy eating--not perfect eating--for a reason.
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Will Improving School Lunches Affect Childhood Obesity?
Every day we hear statistics about the number of obese children in America. Is revamping school lunches a way to start solving the problem? Some say "yes", some say "no way".
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Habits of Healthy Eaters: Pack Snacks When You Travel
When I travel, how do I avoid paying sky-high prices and eat right until I land--and beyond? I pack snacks.
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During Dairy Month, Some Facts on Milk and Lactose Intolerance
Happy Dairy Month! It's time for some facts on farming--and lactose intolerance.
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New 2010 Dietary Guideline Report
The report is available for review and public comment. Here are the highlights.
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How to Pack Lunch in 5 Minutes, Plus Healthy Recipes
Anne from fANNEtasticfood.com shares tips for packing a healthy lunch--and some great healthy recipes. Check them out!
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Habits of Healthy Eaters: Organize the Fridge and Freezer
Having trouble getting a healthy dinner on the table each night? In two NEW videos, Chef Meg helps you make healthy cooking easier.
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Putting Foods Off-Limits Can Sabotage Your Diet
Do you ever notice that as soon as you decide a certain food is "off-limits", you crave it? A new study shows that the more you restrict foods, the more tasty they sound.
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BPA Is Not Just in Plastics
You have heard BPA is present in plastics. Did you know it could also be in canned foods and beverages as well?
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Give Kids More Veggies and They'll Eat More. Is it Really that Easy?
The message is clear: All kids need veggies, and most don't get enough. Could it really be as simple as just giving them more to get them to eat more? A new study says "maybe."
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Contest: Did You Cook away the Pounds?
Tell us how healthy cooking and eating changed your life, and you could be featured in SparkPeople's next book.
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A More Diverse Food Pyramid
Learn more about food pyramids that focus on healthy eating guidelines for Asian, Latino, and Mediterranean eating preferences.
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Extra Helpings: Out of Sight, Out of Mouth
My family always serves themselves from the stove instead of leaving dishes on the table. That practice could be saving us from eating more than we really want or need.
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Are You Eating a Rainbow?
Focusing on all the colors of the rainbow helps ensure you are providing your body with a wide range of nutrients.
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