Oct 19, 2009 -
Halloween is all about light-hearted spookiness, but I'll tell you, I saw something shockingly scary at the grocery store — the labels on Halloween candy. Corn syrup, food coloring, and the worst, hydrogenated oil. Companies still use this type of trans fat even though we know it's been linked to heart problems, miscarriages, obesity, and belly fat.
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Oct 12, 2009 -
If you're giving up meat in honor of World Vegetarian Awareness Month, you may consider doing the same with dairy products as well. Foods containing diary can be high in saturated fat and cholesterol, so it's good to know which foods contain it. Ice cream, cheese, and yogurt are obvious, but can you figure out what other products contain hidden amounts of milk?
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Oct 02, 2009 -
You just woke up and your belly is ready for some breakfast. With all the choices out there, do you know which ones meet your nutritional needs best? Take this quiz before you eat to find out.
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Sep 21, 2009 -
Many processed foods are loaded with added sugar these days. Since you want to limit your added sugar intake to 40 grams a day, it's important to know the sugar content in the foods you eat. Are you sugar savvy?
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Sep 10, 2009 -
There are those who avoid gluten because it causes breakouts or makes them tired. Then there are folks with celiac disease. If they eat gluten, they can permanently damage the lining of their intestines, causing serious health issues.
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Sep 01, 2009 -
In honor of September being National Yoga Month, let's test what you know about some common and not-so-common yoga poses.
Question 1 of 8What is this hip opener called?
Grasshopper
Lizard
Cricket
Monkey
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Aug 24, 2009 -
In my household, I do the lion's share of the grocery shopping. It's fine with me, because I love reading labels and trying out new foods. With all this research I have become rather familiar with my favorites brands.
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Aug 17, 2009 -
Leafy greens are one of the best foods for you, but we often overload these nutritious leaves with tasty bits that are high in calories. When it comes to making a salad, what would you choose? Take this quiz and see if you know how to build a healthy salad.
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Aug 11, 2009 -
Smoking cigarettes not only leads to asthma, bronchitis, lung cancer, and other health issues, it also stains your teeth, causes wrinkles, and gives you bad breath. Can you tell I am not a fan of the habit? It is a stereotype that actors smoke, but some have wised up and quit.
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Aug 04, 2009 -
If cocktails, beer, and wine have become a regular part of your Summer routine, take this quiz to brush up on your knowledge of their calorie counts. While some drinks are refreshing, they also may contain more calories than you imagined. You might just be surprised.
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