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New Program Broadens Access to Healthy Foods
An estimated 23.5 million Americans (including 6.5 million children) live in areas where it is difficult to find healthy, affordable foods. What is being done to help?
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SoFAS Do Not Belong in the Kitchen
Most of us have a sofa or two in our home. Typically, we put them in our living rooms or finished basements. Did you know that many of us also have SoFAS in our kitchens?
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Have You Heard of Meat Glue?
Not all meat may be as it appears. Dr. Mercola reveals how consumers may be deceived by meat scraps being "glued" together and sold as a prime cut.
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Video Gaming Found to Increase Caloric Intake
A study confirms playing video games increases the amount of calories teen boys consume. Could this be of significance given the concern about obesity rates of today's youth?
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Should Junk Food Carry a Warning Label?
Not everyone has the time or interest to investigate what is in the foods they are eating. Would they be less-likely to eat junk foods if they came with a warning label?
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Eating More Seafood for Good Health
According to a recent report, 45% of Americans eat seafood once a week, and only 22% eat it twice a week. Why are those numbers so low?
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Add Veggies, Subtract Calories
I know adding more vegetables to my family's diet is good for their overall health. New research shows that adding hidden vegetables to foods can also help cut calories.
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Eggs: Now More Incredible Than Ever
Research has found that eggs are more nutritious than previously thought!
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Are You Ready for a Food Safe Holiday?
More than 76 million cases of foodborne illness occur each year. Use these tips to make sure you are not one of them this Holiday season.
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New Food Allergy Guidelines Released
New guidelines aim to help health care professionals and individuals identify food allergies. Learn what makes up a reliable testing process.
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Are Tiny Tastes Sabotaging Your Efforts?
Are you being honest with yourself about everything you consume each day? Do all these licks, tastes and bites matter?
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Breaking Bread at the FoodBuzz Festival
At the second-annual FoodBuzz festival in San Francisco, I met and mingled with some of my favorite food bloggers. Meet them!
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Milk Tips for Goof-Proof Baking
Do you have trouble knowing the difference between canned milks and finding substitutions for your holiday baking? Here are some quick descriptions to help.
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Eating Peanuts While Pregnant: Bad Idea?
Some docs say pregnant women shouldn’t eat peanut butter, and others say it’s fine. A new study shows that eating it might increase a baby’s risk of developing a peanut allergy.
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Is Psychology the Key to Better School Nutrition?
Many children and teenagers resist well-intentioned lunch line interventions. Can new strategies help reduce the childhood obesity problems?
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