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What Does the First Lady’s Initiative on Childhood Obesity Mean For Nutrition Professionals?

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Added by Sara Novak on March 14, 2010 at 10:46am — No Comments

Do it

It takes a lot of motivation to get started in an exercise plan. Once I had some health insurance quotes that suggested a fitness regimen would lower the rates of coverage. It was a big motivator to save money if I checked into a gym program. Saving money turned out not to be the biggest benefit. The biggest benefit is how much better I felt a few months into the program. It does take some dedication to begin bu… Continue

Added by lee w on March 13, 2010 at 5:04am — 2 Comments

New Kid On The Block

What a great little site! I look forward to reading more here.

I am fairly new to blogging and started my own to follow my journey back to good health.

I was diagnosed with Interstitial Cystitis ten years ago. Eating vegan many years ago, the disease went into remission. I fell off the wagon and went back to SAD food, only to have the IC return.

Looking forward to good health once again!

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Added by Barbara on March 11, 2010 at 1:48pm — 4 Comments

Misleading health claims finally under fire

Is the health claim party coming to an end?

This past week, the Food and Drug Administration released 17 l… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on March 8, 2010 at 6:30am — No Comments

Three healthy habits to fight childhood obesity

One in three American kids is overweight or obese. Many of our kids start accumulating extra weight—or develop the habits that will lead to weight gain later on—in very early childhood, setting them up for a lifelong struggle with both weight and a multitude of chronic diseases.

But many parents don’t pay much attention to obesity prevention advice; they don’t believe it’s relevant to their kids. They’re more focused on making sure their kids develop well, and th… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on March 1, 2010 at 4:28am — No Comments

Cancer Survivor Sues over Grilled Chicken Carcinogen

Fast-food companies market grilled chicken as a healthful option, but most consumers have no idea that the products harbor a dangerous carcinogen. Two Connecticut residents have teamed up with The Cancer Project to file a class-action lawsuit demanding that… Continue

Added by Susana on February 25, 2010 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

Old Food: What to Keep, What to Toss

I was having breakfast with a friend recently, and when I peeled my banana, I discovered that the top half was brown and bruised. I nonchalantly broke the banana in half and proceeded to eat the non-offending portion, bu

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Added by Susana on February 25, 2010 at 8:00am — No Comments

The Danger of Daily Aspirin

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Added by Susana on February 24, 2010 at 1:11pm — 3 Comments

Baingan Bharta (Eggplant Curry)

Oh, I love eggplant! It is one of my

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Added by Susana on February 23, 2010 at 8:00pm — No Comments

Winter Blues

This is the time of the year when it is very easy to become depressed or to get the "wintertime blues". If you find yourself lacking in energy or just do not feel like doing things that you normally enjoy, you may have a mild case of the blues. If you are finding that the cold temperatures and the gray skies are affecting your outlook on the day, you will be glad to hear that there are some very simple things you can do to help you.

1. Diet - It is very easy for us to grab sweets and… Continue

Added by Lynn on February 22, 2010 at 9:00am — No Comments

The recipe for a long and healthy life

Do you want to live to 100? For most of us, a long and well-lived life sounds rather tempting. So what can we do to get as much out of life as we can, for as long as we can? It turns out we know some important things about what influences longevity; there’s even a fun game online that will estimate how old you’ll live to be. All you have to do is answer 40 quick questions related to your health and family history and a calculator (at the end of this post) will do the rest. I’m not of… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on February 22, 2010 at 6:01am — 1 Comment

Sodas Linked to Pancreatic Cancer

Feb. 8, 2010 -- Drinking as little as two soft drinks a week appears to nearly double the risk of getting

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Added by Susana on February 20, 2010 at 10:39am — 1 Comment

Creamy Stuffed Potatoes with Tender Broccoli and Meaty Mushrooms

Years ago, when my husband and I were young and dating, we frequented a restaurant that made a terrific stuffed potato. Of course, the restaurant's potatoes were stuffed with tender meat and creamy cheddar cheese - still, they were worth the calories.

These days, we are a few years older, and a bit wiser, so we try to keep the calories and fat in check. This recipe for stuffed potatoes is considerably leaner, but adding meaty mushrooms and salty Parmesan cheese really takes them up a no… Continue

Added by Kristi Rimkus on February 20, 2010 at 7:55am — 1 Comment

A Cheesy, Creamy Tuna Melt Lightened Up

Tuna melts are usually laden with fat and calories thanks to the use of mayonnaise and butter.

My sandwich uses ingredients like onion, pickle, mustard, a really great muenster cheese, and some spicy arugula to boost flavor, without added fat and salt. Grilled, it comes out nice… Continue

Added by Kristi Rimkus on February 18, 2010 at 7:02am — No Comments

Later Introduction of Baby Foods Related to Lower Risk of Obesity Later in Life

A baby eating baby food. A late in

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Added by Susana on February 17, 2010 at 8:00pm — No Comments

”Let’s Move” to reform school food

School food received some major media attention in the past week.

Michelle Obama launched the Let’s Move anti-obesity campaign last Tuesday, with improving sch… Continue

Added by Ayala laufer-Cahana MD on February 15, 2010 at 4:17am — 1 Comment

Happy Valentine's Day!

... to all Iowa Avenue members!

Don't eat too much chocolate :)

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Added by Susana on February 14, 2010 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

Is Bagged Salad Safe to Eat?

It has been on our local news lately with special reports. Do you consume bagged salads or you prepare your own?

Bagged salad: the best thing since sliced bread... Convenient, nutritious, flavorful - and scary?

Consumer Reports magazine pu

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Added by Susana on February 10, 2010 at 3:00pm — 2 Comments

3 Simple Ways To Have a Sustainable Valentine’s Day

If your goal is to live more sustainably, including supporting a more sustainab

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Added by Susana on February 10, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Easy Heart Healthy Salmon and Asparagus in a Packet

I can't say I'm the most organized cook. I go through spurts of taking a few hours on a Sunday to plan my menus for the week, but that doesn't last long. This means that I'm depending on a stocked pantry, with lots of options in the freezer.

Last night I hit the jackpot with this salmon and as… Continue

Added by Kristi Rimkus on February 10, 2010 at 6:57am — 1 Comment

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Hi Susana - and thank you! Not everything in my blog is raw. There are some cooked recipes, but as time goes on, I feel better when I eat raw. I don't know that I'd ever be 100 percent. To me, it's about balance and listening to my body. Today, I de…

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