Nutrition
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Tax on Sugar-Sweetened Drinks
The recent move by the American Medical Association to throw its support behind the tax imposed on sugar-sweetened beverages has stirred uproar from the public. The tax is supposed to make consumers think twice before spending that extra cent on these products that are bound to increase their weight. But is this tax justified? Research…
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Read and Understand Those Food Labels
Food labels can be hard to understand, but with a little help, they are not too difficult to decipher anymore because of the standardization of Nutrition Facts labels on most products. This is a simple guide to help you read and understand those nutrition labels and make choices for you and your family to help…
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Color your Grocery Cart Today
If you’re going grocery shopping today or in the next few days take a few minutes to read this piece on how to color your grocery shopping cart. Don’t just pick out the beiges and browns from the cereals, processed foods or cookies section. Mix those colors and make a rainbow to get better health…
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Smart Brain Foods
Want a sharper more alert brain? Then here are some foods you could feed to your brain to keep it working hard and smart. These foods are top brain foods that your child would also need to help improve their problem solving ability, keep them energized, improve concentration in their classes, and even sharpen their…
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Five Healthy Foods to Buy On a Tight Budget
You can live right and eat foods that are nutritious to your body and not break the bank while at it. There are nutritious foods that one can purchase for the family and with a little creative cooking it will leave your family healthier and probably asking for more. Fill your grocery cart with these…
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For Energy’s Sake
Fighting fatigue? For those who wake up every morning feeling groggy and struggle to keep their eyes open at work these foods are for you, for energy’s sake! So, for energy it is highly recommended that you include the following type of foods in your diet: Nuts – enjoy your favorite nuts, peanuts, almonds, soy…
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McDonalds Posts Calorie Counts In Menus
Starting this week (Sept. 16, 2012), McDonalds, the world’s No. 1 hamburger chain will start listing calorie information on drive-through and in-store menus. The Oak Brook, Illinois-based retailer says it will be doing the posting of calories that their burgers and fries contains in a bid to help customers understand their food choices. The voluntary…
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Business Case for Low Calorie Foods
The Hudson Institute started a campaign for low calorie foods. This was branded better-for-you beverages and foods. The campaign was aimed at showing that the benefits in form of sales, shareholder values, and reputation from the campaign will eventually grow from the implementation and popularization of this program. This program proved that it has the…