Will this really help lower the rates of obesity? President Barack Obama’s new federal law requires restaurant chains with 20 or more outlets to disclose calorie counts on their food items and supply information on how many calories a healthy person should eat in a day. This law will also affect vending machines, too. The
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Today’s winner is Dannon® Greek Yogurt! I have posted many comments about Greek yogurt as well as recipes from below, but since the craze, more and more manufacturers are coming with more varieties of Greek yogurt . Taco Veggie Pizza Greek yogurt for your holiday dips Pomegranate Blueberry Cupcakes Notice you get twice as much
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Of course a healthy diet (low in saturated fat, trans fat free and high in fiber) is always essential but there are certain foods that contain plant sterols to help lower cholesterol even more. Plant sterols are found naturally in foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole-grains, nuts and seeds. But manufacturers are fortifying foods with
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Vitamin Water Zero – naturally sweetened (This is the one I tried – not too bad) These waters went from the full version to just 10 calories and now to zero calories. Each flavor contains a variety of different vitamins, minerals and electrolytes. It is naturally sweetened with rebiana (stevia extract), cystalline fructose and
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Summer is just around the corner and I have the perfect recipe for a summer-fun treat! Pineapple Sherbet Serves 6 Source: Stacy Mitchell, RD, LD, Ingredients 1 can (20-oz) crushed pineapple with juice 2 cups frozen raspberries, thawed (or any berries) 1 quart low fat buttermilk Preparation Combine all ingredients and place in a blender
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As heart disease and cancer are the leading causes of death, I have also included the new 2008 map of the U.S from the CDC showing obesity and overweight – any correlations? American Cancer Society Look, even some states are showing more than 30%! Trends by State 1985–2008 Obesity is defined as
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