Archive for the 'Health' Category
We shouldn’t consume any more than a teaspoon of salt a day, but salt seems to be hidden in everything! So much, that we’re getting more than double of the recommended daily amount.
“Chances are you’re getting almost twice that–and don’t even know it–because so much sodium is “hidden” in processed foods from spaghetti sauce to […]
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A massive recall of Lean Cuisine brand frozen chicken dinners has resulted in 879,565 pounds of poultry being pulled off shelves. “Foreign objects” identified as small pieces of hard plastic found in the dinners have resulted in one injury and various consumer complaints.
According to MSNBC.com, the following products are subject to recall:
- 9.5-ounce packages […]
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It’s been voted the number one super food by Dr. Perricone, is constantly being talked about on talk shows and is being featured in magazines- it’s the acai berry.
This berry is really good for you! It’s packed with more antioxidants, amino acids, vitamins and minerals than has been seen in other fruit. This is a […]
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In her new book, The Beauty Diet, Beauty nutritionist Lisa Drayer puts some truth to the saying that “you are what you eat!”
Her top ten picks include yummy foods like sweet potatoes, blueberries and even dark chocolate. She boasts that by updating your shopping list you’ll not only start feeling and looking better, but you’re […]
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The air is getting colder and that means more layers and more nights spent indoors doing nothing. As you begin to bundle up you may also begin to crave your classic comfort foods, bread, pasta and sweets. If you plan on staying slim this winter then you’re in luck because here is a list of […]
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Lists make everything easier! That’s why Leanne Ely, Certified Nutrition Counselor has created a list of good and bad foods. Now you can keep this list in mind when making your grocery one!
Read the list.
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There is an increasing desire to eat healthily and humanely. How else can we expect to know what is in our food than to read the labels? However, there are some common phrases found on food that can be very misleading - meaning, for the most part, there is no standard for the […]
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Let’s think about Chinese food for a minute: Fried rice. Breaded chicken. Sure, there are veggies, but they’re usually covered in a sauce. Point is, our normal Chinese take-out can be a big bowl of chicken-fried calories. Here is the worst-offenders list, the seven least healthy choices on the Chinese […]
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So there you have it: two McDonald’s burgers. The thing is, one of them is fresh, and one has been sitting out for the past twelve years. (You have to admit they look different, however I bet you can’t guess which one is the old one… It’s the one on the […]
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The only food on this list of the world’s most deadly delicacies that I have heard of is fugu. And the only reason I’ve even heard of that is because of Homer Simpson’s adventurous eating habits in the Simpsons’ early years. There are several other fish on the list, along with natural berries […]
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