Posted on Wednesday, 4th August 2010 by Hanna

Do you know what’s in every bite of an avocado that you eat? You may not be aware of it but it has lot and lots of vitamins and minerals that can keep you healthy and strong. It is more than just an ingredient to a zesty guacamole and delicious green salads.  Let us know [...]

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Posted on Monday, 2nd August 2010 by Hanna

Paula’s goals were pretty simple in 2008 when she first joined forces with eDiets; she wanted to enjoy the simple things! Going across the monkey bars with her kids at the playground and being a good role model topped her list. This 30-something mom says she may not have had a lot of weight to [...]

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Posted on Saturday, 31st July 2010 by Hanna

Did you know that your water may not be as clean as you think? I recently had my routine physical with standard testing and blood work done and when the results came back I was surprised to learn that I had elevated lead levels. Chatting with my doctor, we discussed the sources of lead, which [...]

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Posted on Wednesday, 28th July 2010 by Hanna

The idea of drinking your pain away doesn’t seem like something that would be recommended by health professionals. But new research is coming up with evidence that people who drink alcohol may see benefits related to rheumatoid arthritis. According to the study, drinking alcohol may ease the pain and lower the risk of developing rheumatoid [...]

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Posted on Sunday, 25th July 2010 by Hanna

A food-labeling campaign began last year called Smart Choices, backed by most of the largest food manufacturers in the U.S., was “designed to help shoppers easily identify smarter food and beverage choices.” This included the campaign’s “check mark of approval” on food packages. The problem is, some of the food held up as “healthy choices” [...]

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Posted on Thursday, 22nd July 2010 by Hanna

Friendly’s Mac & Cheese Quesadilla kids meal contains over 2000 calories. Childhood obesity is reaching epidemic levels in the United States, and one factor is the perception that kids won’t eat healthy foods. This belief is particularly visible on kids menus. “Children’s meals at restaurants are garbage,” said Mary Jo Messito told the NY Post. [...]

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