In an effort to help Americans fight the battle of the bulge, the government is going to require more restaurants and even vending machines to post calorie information.
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A few years ago getting a gluten free meal at many hospitals was a challenge, but today more are offering a variety of options for these special patients.
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Does your diet contain foods that make you feel full or more hungry? Take this quiz and find out.
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Most don’t go to their state fair expecting to eat health food and there is a good reason for that. Here’s a calorie count of some of the most popular fair foods.
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Here is a roasted fish and vegetable recipe that is just right if you’re eating solo.
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Here are some tips to allow you to eat a healthy diet rich in fruits in vegetables while still sticking to your budget.
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The Women, Infants and Children program encourages breastfeeding for its beneficial effects on child and maternal health, even helping to reduce obesity.
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Yoga is being used to teach breathing exercises and core-strengthening techniques to opera hopefuls.
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Several case reports have found that low vitamin D levels may play a role in headaches or migraines.
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Do you have high cholesterol? HDL too low? LDL too high? The good news is that you can take control and get these numbers where they should be.
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An online service allows parents to see what food choices their children made at school.
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School and extra-curricular activities leave little time for proper family meals, but they are important to your child’s health and learning. Here are some ideas to help you manage family meal time.
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New Hampshire is trying to decrease obesity by encouraging more women to breastfeed, breastfeed longer and wait to introduce other sources of nutrition.
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Oregano, the well known herb that gives pizza its familiar flavor, contains powerful nutritional and health benefits.
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When you scan the label on that box of crackers or cereal, what are you looking for? Here are the top five items Americans look to find in their packaged foods.
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Here are some recipes that hide extra servings of fruits and vegetables in a kid-friendly way.
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Those who must follow a gluten free diet can now enjoy many baked goods that were previously unavailable to them.
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Don’t throw away money on produce that will go bad before you get to use it. Here are some tips to help you pick prime produce.
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No one wants to look like they are aging, yet many of us still participate in these four habits that add years to our bodies.
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Get your vitamin D levels checked so you know if you have adequate levels to help protect you from a variety of ills. If too low then you can get started on a vitamin D boosting program.
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Nuts were once a no-no on many diets, but new research has put them firmly back on the menu.
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A recent study has found that parents of children with Down syndrome find joy and resilience and end up having a very positive experience.
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Cutting back on extra sweets and carbs may help raise your protective HDL cholesterol.
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Running out of zucchini ideas? Here is a delicious recipe for zucchini pesto bruschetta.
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Washington state is taking a closer look at just how contaminated the fish are and how safe it is to consume fish caught in their waters.
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