Posted on Sunday, 24th July 2011 by Hanna
A new study is suggesting recent state policies that eliminate junk food from school concessions has been successful, but more so with black students. Daily soda consumption has dropped twice as much with black students. Overall consumption of soda in the states with bans has dropped by an average of .09 servings of soda each [...]
Tags: Black Students, Soda
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Posted on Sunday, 24th July 2011 by Hanna
Do you have a spare tire, love handles, or a belly bulge? Dont fret. Here are a ten simple tricks from my best-selling book, (Wiley, 2006) that can help you make this a lighter and healthier year. . Alcohol consumption, fatty foods, and insufficient water are some of the main reasons people feel hung over [...]
Tags: Battle Bulge, Bulge
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Posted on Wednesday, 20th July 2011 by Hanna
According to three studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, an increase of omega-3 fatty acids in your blood can reduce the risk for . The reduction in diabetes risk came from omega-3 sources in plants, seafood, or the consumption of both. Two of the studies came from China, where the results differed [...]
Tags: Diabetes Risk, Risk
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Posted on Tuesday, 19th July 2011 by Hanna
Finally some good news to report about the fast food and restaurant industry! Nineteen restaurant chains have committed to making their kid meal options healthier. In a new era where one in three children are obese and where eating out is more of a norm verses a special indulgence, this is wonderful news. The initiative [...]
Tags: Healthier, Healthier Kid’s
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Posted on Sunday, 17th July 2011 by Hanna
Last week, posted an article suggesting that ranchers in Brazil were covertly using Agent Orange to illegally clear patches of the rainforest. The article received several comments on most sites where it was syndicated, mostly outraged that this could be occurring; however, there were some that were skeptical. Agent Orange is a combination of 2,4,5-T [...]
Tags: Agent Orange, Brazil
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Posted on Saturday, 16th July 2011 by Hanna
National Ice Cream Day is July 17 and though one of summers favorite snacks can be heavy on the sugar, fat and calories it can also be a nutritious way to consume healthy vitamins and minerals. If you look in the freezer section in your local grocery store you might be overwhelmed by the plethora [...]
Tags: Cream Day, Day, Ice Cream, Ice Cream Day
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