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What is a Calorie?
What is a Calorie? A calorie is a unit of energy. We tend to associate calories with food, but they apply to anything containing energy.The Health Benefits of Pets in our Lives
Many of the benefits of pets — companionship, affection and so on — have been well known for centuries — even numerous ancient Egyptians cherished their companion animals. However, data gathered during only the last few years have shown just how significantly our health is improved if we share our lives with animals.
A study undertaken in 2002 by the Waltham Center for Pet Nutrition and United States Food and Drug Administration revealed that the heart rates and blood pressures of pet owners increased less when the individuals were presented with math problems to solve if their companion animals were present.
Eating Candy in Childhood Linked to Adult Crime
What parent hasn't used candy to pacify a cranky child or head off a brewing tantrum? When reasoning, threats and time-outs fail, a sugary treat often does the trick. But while that chocolate-covered balm may be highly effective in the short term, say British scientists, it may be setting youngsters up for problem behavior later.America’s Unhealthiest Restaurants (Eat this, Not That)
America’s Unhealthiest Restaurants by David Zinczenko, with Matt Goulding a Yahoo! Health Expert for Nutrition http://health.yahoo.com/experts/eatthis/26542/americas-unhealthiest-restaurants Your favorite fast food restaurant is often like your favorite city: Visit some neighborhoods and you live the high life. Visit others and you’re just plain asking for trouble.Lack of Vitamin D in Children 'Shocking'
About 70 percent of U.S. children have low levels of vitamin D, which puts them at higher risk for bone and heart disease, researchers said today. "We expected the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency would be high, but the magnitude of the problem nationwide was shocking," said Dr.Prison Blues: States Slimming Down Inmate Meals
Prison blues: States slimming down inmate meals By SHANNON McCAFFREY ATLANTA (AP) — The recession is hitting home for inmates, too: Some cash-strapped states are taking aim at prison menus. Georgia prisoners already didn't get lunch on the weekends, and the Department of Corrections recently eliminated the midday meal on Fridays, too. Ohio may drop weekend breakfasts and offer brunch instead.For Dinner Challenge #5 : Grilled Asian Flank Steak or Fish Tacos
OK girls. I tried to find two easy and healthy recipes that are great for the summer. I thought that a fish dish would be awesome and you can't go wrong with a good steak on the BBQ.
Finding the Best Way to Cook All Those Vegetables
Finding the Best Way to Cook All Those Vegetables From the NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/20/health/nutrition/20well.html?th&emc=th By TARA PARKER-POPE Published: May 20, 2008 By now, most people know they should be eating more vegetables. But are there ways to get more from the vegetables you already eat? A growing body of research shows that when it comes to vegetables, it’s not only how much we eat, but how we prepare them, that influences the amount of phytochemicals, vitamins and other nutrients that enter our body.Health Benefits of Common Beans
By Dr. Michael T. Murray Michael T.Is ground turkey healthier than ground beef?
I believe some people assume that turkey is healthier, so I did my research to keep my sugars healthy. This is information I've gathered from random sites. If you are interested even more just google "Is ground turkey healthier than ground beef" Q: "Are turkey burgers healthier than beef burgers?
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