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    Region's high cholesterol prevelance above state average  Oct 13, 2009
    Local health officials recommend exercise and a healthy diet to avoid high cholesterol. They also recommend getting screened to find out what your cholesterol is and whether you should take medication to bring your level down. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)

    Should Americans banish the burger?  Oct 13, 2009
    " Two steps are available to eliminate in the ground beef supply, Boyle said. One is irradiation, which is not widely used. The second is through proper cooking of the product. For another guest, even the promise of contamination-free beef wasn't enough. Dr. Colin Campbell of Cornell University advocates a meat-free diet. "I think the closer we get to a plant-based diet -- I should say a whole foods plant-based diet -- the healthier we're going to be for all of us," Campbell said. Campbell said... (CNN)

    The Skinny on Yogurt and Your Health  Oct 13, 2009
    That concern means that we must produce a safe, wholesome product that is a highly valued part of a healthy diet. by squire2000 October 12, 2009 9:12 AM EDT. (CBS News)

    Community encouraged to join effort  Oct 12, 2009
    Eat a healthy diet to help control weight, since being overweight or obese may raise breast cancer risk. Get regular physical activity. (Wetumpka Herald, AL)

    If music be the food of love, then try eating it raw  Oct 12, 2009
    An Icelandic and American duo were inspired by a healthy diet, writes Bernard Zuel. Jon Thor Birgisson is the sometimes spectral, often otherworldly voice and bowed guitar player of Iceland's sound sculptors Sigur Ros. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)

    Health Tip: Before You Become Pregnant  Oct 10, 2009
    Eat a healthy diet and get regular exercise. Make sure you're not overweight. (MEDLINEplus)

    Doctors' Efforts to Fight Childhood Obesity Not Working  Oct 9, 2009
    FRIDAY, Sept. 4 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers are recommending that officials in the United States, United Kingdom and Australia rethink their efforts to combat obesity in children because the current strategies -- emphasizing healthy diets and exercise -- aren't working. In a study released online Sept. 4 in BMJ, Australian researchers followed more than 250 overweight and mildly obese Australian children who visited their general practitioners between 2005 and 2006. (MEDLINEplus)

    Kids eat their homework  Oct 8, 2009
    King Arthur Flour also incorporates whole grains into the demonstration, teaching kids what whole grains are, why they re important in a healthy diet, and how to use them in everyday baking. Each student receives bags of both King Arthur All-Purpose Flour and King Arthur 100 percent Organic White Whole Wheat Flour to help them bake healthy breads at home. (Littleton Independent, MA)

    Read more...  Oct 8, 2009
    To date, the Washington, D.C.-based coalition, which includes the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, the Coca-Cola Company, Girl Scouts of the USA, and the American Council for Fitness and Nutrition Foundation, has committed a total of $20 million to the initiative to raise awareness of the importance of balancing a healthy diet with physical activity, particularly among children between the ages of 6 and 11 and their parents and caregivers. To that end, the organization will promote the concept of energy... (PNN Online)

    Treating Esphogeal Cancer With Cryotherapy  Oct 8, 2009
    -Consume a healthy diet. -Refrain from eating too late at night. (W-USA News, DC)

    Growing Greener Greens: Research Could 'Biofortify' Cabbages And Their Relatives  Oct 8, 2009
    Greens like cabbages and broccoli are a well-known part of a healthy diet but they don t contain as large an amount of key minerals as they might, according to the lead scientist on the project, Associate Professor of Plant Nutrition, Dr Martin Broadley. He s secured funding to carry out new research into biofortifying cabbages and their relatives (Brassica) to boost dietary intakes of calcium and magnesium. (Science Daily)

    Calls grow for tougher food safety regulations  Oct 7, 2009
    Despite the risk, CSPI did not recommend that consumers change their eating habits since many of the riskiest foods are an important part of a healthy diet. Some industry groups criticized the report. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)

    Letter: Welfare for wolves?  Oct 7, 2009
    Plus, just like all the junk food snacks eaten by welfare moms and their kids, eating fatty, artery-clogging, hormone-doped-up cattle is not really a healthy diet for wolves either. I am concerned that our wolves are not getting a balanced and healthy diet when they spend their time munching on cows. (Montana Standard, MT)

    Seasonal flu vaccine at SDHD  Oct 7, 2009
    Don't share food utensils or beverages with others; Eat a healthy diet and get plenty of rest. For additional information please visit the Southeastern District Health Department's website at or call Kelley Tillotson, RN, at 239-5219. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)

    Summary for Patients  Oct 6, 2009
    The first was education about healthy diet and lifestyle. In the second, people were given liquid hand soap and hand sanitizer and were instructed on how to use them. (Annals of Internal Medicine)

    Phthalates Hard To Avoid In Food: Junk Food No Worse Than Healthful Food For These Potentially Harmful Substances  Oct 6, 2009
    On the other hand, however, the scientists examined the relationship between the consumers exposure and their interest in a natural and healthy diet, as well as their risk perception of chemicals in food, such as pesticides or phthalates, such as with pesticides or phthalates. For the first time, the scientists thus established a link between consumer perception and physical reality as regards the intake of food containing phthalates. (Science Daily)

    Tips to curb overeating at your next barbecue  Oct 6, 2009
    Substitutions can go a long way toward maintaining a healthy diet. For instance, you can enjoy potato salad with fewer calories by using a vinegar-and-oil-based dressing, like German potato salad. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)

    Healthy diet reduces risks  Oct 5, 2009
    For more information about how a healthy diet can help fight cancer, visit. KRISTA HAYNES, R.D., Washington, D.C.. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)

    After-school health 101  Oct 5, 2009
    Maintaining a healthy diet and exercise routine plays an important role in ensuring a successful school year, too. Between running back and forth to soccer practice, dance class or after-work errands, sitting down for family dinners is quickly becoming a rarity. (Lake City Reporter, FL)

    Traveling With Cats  Oct 5, 2009
    It makes sense to make sure the cat is eating a regular, healthy diet in the days before the long trip. In the month prior to the big move, take the cat on some day trips to get him acclimated to being in the car. (Suite101.com)

    Baba Ramdev opens health shop in UK  Oct 4, 2009
    Jogia said: "The bending and the flexing are only a small part of what yoga is about and healthy diet is an important part.". Among the crowds who came to see Ramdev was Leicester's deputy Lord Mayor Manjula Sood. (India Times)

    "Prudent" Diet Linked to Lower Breast Cancer Risk  Oct 3, 2009
    Other studies, according to the researchers, have found that a healthy diet may lower breast cancer risk in normal-weight women, but not those who are overweight. The reasons are unknown, but taken together, the researchers write, these studies suggest that the protective effect of a prudent diet may be "largely among thinner women.". (MEDLINEplus)

    Prayers to Lose Weight  Oct 3, 2009
    Transitioning to a healthy diet to lose weight can be difficult, especially if one has to develop a taste for low-fat, low-salt entrees ... Planning a healthy diet that does not harm the self honors the body that God created. (Suite101.com)

    Treating gestational diabetes benefits mom, baby  Oct 2, 2009
    For that reason, the American Diabetes Association recommends occasional blood-sugar testing, a healthy diet, and regular exercise even after childbirth. Share this on. (CNN -- Health)

    Madonna tucks into a pizza - and vows never to marry again  Oct 2, 2009
    So Letterman took the pop star - who is famous for her healthy diet and lifestyle - to a local restaurant where she was seen eating pizza. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)

    Healthy alternative  Oct 2, 2009
    Often, not a healthy diet for a midday student meal, and certainly not anything to brag about in the heart of an area known for its natural, organic, fresh and whole foods. "The key? Giving them smarter choices at younger ages," said Metcalfe, who was raised in a family who sat down together for dinner nightly. (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)

    Vitamins 'could shorten lifespan'  Oct 2, 2009
    More recent theories suggest that certain vitamins consumed as part of a healthy diet - and perhaps taken in supplement form - may be able to prevent damage to the body's tissues called 'oxidative stress' by eliminating the molecules called 'free radicals' which are said to cause it. This damage has been implicated in several major diseases including cancer and heart disease, yet the implication that vitamin supplements might protect people from these illnesses is controversial. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)

    Discover the great taste of whole grains  Oct 1, 2009
    Consuming foods rich in as part of a healthy diet has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and help protect against stroke, certain types of cancers and also assists with weight control. The great news is that these days it's easy to seamlessly integrate whole grains into traditional recipes for a delicious meal. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)

    How do you run younger for longer?  Oct 1, 2009
    "In the same manner that maintaining a healthy diet, exercising and eating right will help you feel energized and renewed, the continuous use of BP gasoline with Invigorate can help you experience the same benefits for your car," says Linda Bartman, BP Fuels marketing communications director. For more information about BP gasoline with Invigorate and its availability near you, please visit. (Chronicle Newspapers, VA)

    TRICARE offers options for beneficiaries struggling with weight  Oct 1, 2009
    Before gastric bypass or Lap-Band procedures are considered, TRICARE encourages beneficiaries to use healthy diets and exercise to prevent obesity. Military personnel, retirees and their families can use the tools provided by TRICARE at the Healthy Living Web site at http://www. (The Dolphin, CT)

    Kids And Kidney Stones  Oct 1, 2009
    For Taiylor she understand all too well that a healthy diet and staying active will serve her Live Well. Taiylor says,"It's important so I can maintain my weight and keep my kidney functioning to keep it running.". (W-USA News, DC)

    5 nuggets of knowledge about stones  Sep 30, 2009
    Kidney stones can be prevented: Drink eight, 12-ounce glasses of water a day, limit alcohol and caffeine, eat a healthy diet and maintain a healthy weight. Sources: American Urological Association, National Kidney Foundation and National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)

    Polanski's artistic genius does not excuse child rape  Sep 30, 2009
    Information is an essential ingredient of healthy diets. AUSTRALIANS love eating out. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)

    A simple and sweet baked apple  Sep 30, 2009
    Apples -- of which some 2,500 varieties are grown in the U.S. -- are jammed with antioxidants and flavonoids, both considered important parts of a healthy diet. They also are an excellent source of pectin, a natural fiber. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Does the Grapefruit Diet Help with ...  Sep 26, 2009
    Healthy diets consist of reducing calories while still maintaining a reasonable caloric consumption to maintain nutrition. However, the grapefruit diet drastically lowers calories from a few thousand a day to only a few hundred calories. (Suite101.com)

    Pork Recipes Are Healthy Food Choic...  Sep 26, 2009
    The Other White Meat Is the Perfect Choice for a Heart-Healthy Diet. For a healthy diet, pork is an excellent choice for family meals, and there are many scrumptious recipes, including Glazed Pork Chops and Pork Loin with Applesauce ... Based upon the , for a healthy diet, people need to consume the following foods on a daily basis. (Suite101.com)

    Quick, Easy Meals Can Fill Frantic Nights  Sep 25, 2009
    A healthy diet doesn't always mean avoiding things that taste good. An expert lists 11 foods you can add to your menus to improve your health. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Lifestyle interventions in the prevention and treatment of cancer  Sep 25, 2009
    "While a universal cure for all types of cancer is still not in the foreseeable future," write the authors in the article, "changes in lifestyle adhering to a healthy diet, regular exercise, and avoiding smoking and excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation can decrease the incidence of cancer.". . (EurekAlert!)

    Childbearing Increases Chance Of Developing The Metabolic Syndrome  Sep 24, 2009
    23, 2009) Childbearing is associated directly with future development of the metabolic syndrome - abdominal obesity, high triglycerides, insulin resistance and other cardiovascular disease risk factors - and for women who have had gestational diabetes, the risk is more than twice greater, according to a study co-authored by University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) researchers published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. UAB Professor of Preventive Medicine Cora E. Lewis,... (Science Daily)

    AGING & CARING: 20 easy ways to boost your memory  Sep 24, 2009
    These are great suggestions for keeping your mind sharp, touching on the key components of physical exercise, healthy diet, emotional engagement and mental fitness. Idea #6 references research that supports the impact of brain training the study was conducted using Posit Science s Brain Fitness Program. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)

    Doctor's office weigh-ins no help to heavy kids  Sep 24, 2009
    The children were then randomly assigned to one of two groups one in which doctors gave parents several counseling sessions on healthy diet and exercise, and a "control" group in which parents received no advice on controlling their children's weight. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Civil Society called for improved water and sanitation on GSFP  Sep 24, 2009
    Madam Adama Jehanfo, Chairperson of the Civil Society Platform on the GSFP said the processes in which the raw food is produced and purchased, the energy and water sources used in cooking the food and the hygienic environment in which it is prepared, were major factors to consider in order to prepare a healthy diet for the pupils. She said a recent research conducted by SEND Ghana indicates that 43 per cent of schools under the programme did not have safe water and 37 per cent of the 83 per cent... (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    Pancreatic cancer can be prevented  Sep 23, 2009
    For more information about how a healthy diet can help prevent cancer, go to. Susan Levin, M.S., R.D.. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Whole-grain pasta noodles getting easier to love  Sep 23, 2009
    People who eat whole grains as part of a healthy diet have a reduced risk of some chronic diseases ... Consuming foods rich in fiber, such as whole grains, as part of a healthy diet, reduces the risk of coronary heart disease ... Consuming foods rich in fiber, such as whole grains, as part of a healthy diet, may reduce constipation. (Athens Banner-Herald)

    Don't Believe Women's Weight-Lifting Myths  Sep 23, 2009
    Strength training, along with a healthy diet and regular cardio exercise, is one of the best things women can do to maintain metabolism and keep their arms looking great ... Regular exercise and strength training will not give you the desired results without a healthy diet ... If you need assistance in developing a healthy diet plan the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services provides a complete menu planner for free. (Click2Houston, TX)

    Pneumonia Shot (PPV) What Seniors...  Sep 23, 2009
    Eating a healthy diet. Getting the pneumococcal vaccine. (Suite101.com)

    Health Tip: Suggestions to Manage Stress  Sep 23, 2009
    Limit alcohol consumption, don't smoke and stick to a healthy diet. Don't take on more than you can handle, and don't be afraid to politely say "no," no matter who's asking. (MEDLINEplus)

    Healthy food environments  Sep 22, 2009
    Healthy communities are places were healthy diets are encouraged. However, many local community members lack access to healthy food and potable water. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)

    Local DHEC flu vaccine clinics set to begin  Sep 22, 2009
    "Taking good care of yourself, including getting enough rest and eating a healthy diet, is also important," said Gerald, who stressed that the vaccine against the regular seasonal flu will not necessarily provide protection against what doctors call the 2009 H1N1 strain, or swine flu. The separate two-shot vaccine against H1N1 is expected to be available in October. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)

    Resveratrol Not Enough in Red Win...  Sep 21, 2009
    The solution, she suggested, was to eat a healthy diet, and supplement it with commercially available antioxidant products that are hundreds of times more effective than resveratrol. One such supplement is GliSODin, a nutraceutical developed from melons, which Ms Houghton said switches on the genes which allow the body to make its own antioxidant enzymes. (Suite101.com)

    Cellulite Reduction Guide  Sep 20, 2009
    Fat deposits cause cellulite to appear, so if a woman lowers her body fat by eating a healthy diet, it is likely that the appearance of cellulite will begin to soften ... By reducing these risk factors, in addition to exercise, a healthy diet and regular skin treatments, the way cellulite looks on the body can be greatly improved. (Suite101.com)

    Brookline Adult & Community Education announces fall programs  Sep 20, 2009
    What are the basic components of a healthy diet. In addition to diet and nutrition, what other lifestyle recommendations make sense as we age. (Brookline TAB, MA)

    THINNER YOU: What to eat after your workout  Sep 19, 2009
    If you re eating a healthy diet and getting enough calories to support your activity level, you can probably rely on your own appetite, energy levels, and experience to tell you whether you need to eat anything before or after exercise and what it should be ... If you have some favorite high-carb foods that are lacking in the whole grains and fiber that are often recommended as part of a healthy diet, this is a good time to have them. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)

    A New Book on Healthy Living Practices  Sep 19, 2009
    By exercising regularly, eating healthy diets and avoiding smoking and excessive drinking, we can really grow young into old age. Our diets must include lots of vegetables and a variety of fruits and less organic meats. (Ghana Web, Ghana)

    My turn: Health care debate picks up pace, shows progress  Sep 19, 2009
    Conversely, those who exercise regularly and carefully maintain healthy diets are not rewarded monetarily. The rewards for these choices instead take the form of longer life spans and healthier (which possibly means happier) existences. (Juneau Empire)

    Unhealthy men 'may lose 10 years'  Sep 18, 2009
    Professor Alan Maryon-Davis, president of the UK Faculty of Public Health, said: "These findings also help to explain why people who are less well off are more likely to die younger. "Poorer people tend to smoke more, eat less healthy diets and suffer more psychosocial stress - all adding to their risk of heart disease. These are the people who need help most. (BBC News -- UK)

    JIM COSTA: What's needed for reforming U.S. health care  Sep 18, 2009
    We need incentives for healthy diets and exercise, focusing on healthy habits that will prevent chronic disease and addictions are essential. Now that Congress has returned and President Obama has articulated his vision of health care reform, the debate will continue. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)

    Dietitian: What you eat is how you feel  Sep 17, 2009
    " said Macon, a working mother with two young daughters and a third child on the way.The dietitian suggests a balanced vitamin supplement to act as a "safety net" for a typical diet, although she added that most healthy diets provide for the body's needs.The dietitian warns against "mega-dosing," but she said many women should add vitamin D to their diet. Fish oil might be helpful, too, but Macon said to seek a doctor's advice before starting that. Take the supplements at "whatever time of day... (Sioux City Journal, IO)

    Tips to curb overeating at your next barbecue  Sep 16, 2009
    Substitutions can go a long way toward maintaining a healthy diet. For instance, you can enjoy potato salad with fewer calories by using a vinegar-and-oil-based dressing, like German potato salad. (South County Chronicle, VA)

    The skinny on a healthy diet  Sep 16, 2009
    Lynda Murray, author of Keep the Skinny Kid Skinny, is pictured signing copies of her book last week at The Bookmark in Fort Madison. Murray s book answers questions like: Should my child diet. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)

    Cancer Prevention Food and Herbs  Sep 16, 2009
    A Healthy Diet Including These Foods & Herbs May Reduce Cancer Risk. There is a huge variety of anti-cancer foods and herbs to choose from; fortunate, as variety may be the key to cancer prevention. (Suite101.com)

    Doctors warn on climate failure  Sep 16, 2009
    They argue that curbing climate change would have other benefits such as more healthy diets and cleaner air. December's UN summit, to be held in Copenhagen, is due to agree a new global climate treaty to supplant the Kyoto Protocol. (BBC News -- Africa)

    24-7 Health Club and Tanning Salon ...  Sep 15, 2009
    The health club also has a women s-only circuit room, an area designated for heavy lifters, a dry sauna, a tanning salon, the ActivTrax program and Total Solution s Thin and Healthy diet program. The health club offers a free Kidz Zone for members while they work out and tan. (Suite101.com)

    Facts for Families: It's never too late to lower diabetes risk  Sep 15, 2009
    -- Healthy diet, defined as above-average intake of fiber, a positive ratio of polyusaturated fat to saturated fat, low trans-fat intake, and low average glycemic index ... The combination of just the two key factors physical activity and a healthy diet is associated with a 46 percent lower risk. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)

    Former Clevelander receives food service award (1)  Sep 14, 2009
    The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM), a national nonprofit organization that promotes healthy diets, has named the private Jewish Community High School of the Bay the grand prize winner. PCRM will give $3,500 to benefit the school s food service program and $1,500 to Jacobs. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)

    Recipes: Lean meat helps prevent muscle loss in elderly (42)  Sep 14, 2009
    That's why it's important to encourage and help our elderly loved ones to stay physically fit and to consume a healthy diet. Sarcopenia is the progressive loss of muscle mass that primarily targets the elderly. (Sioux Falls Tri-State Neighbor, SD)

    MediaCorp celebs join in the battle of the bulge  Sep 14, 2009
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    Living hand-to-trunk in Thailand  Sep 14, 2009
    They ingest 220 to 650 pounds of produce and grass daily, and observing their daily intake provides a clue about the challenges involved in maintaining the herbivores' healthy diet. So it made sense that my fellow travelers and I were introduced to the herd during their midday meal. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)

    More than 40,000 Japanese aged 100 or over...  Sep 13, 2009
    Japan boasts the longest life expectancy in the world, with experts citing healthy diet, high quality health care and a tradition of active pensioners as factors in the phenomenon. The survey was issued ahead of Respect for the Aged day, a national holiday, on September 21. (The Drudge Report)

    Slicing through fruit myths  Sep 13, 2009
    The popularity of the bars suggests that many consumers are happy to believe the marketing and count a snack bar as one of the two daily serves of fruit recommended to maintain a healthy diet. However, on the back of the Fruit Fix pack Uncle Tobys recommends that ''when choosing a snack, we believe fresh fruit is the best choice Fruit Fix provides one serve of fruit per snack so they can add variety and enjoyment to your day. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)

    Hemp Seed Uses and Benefits  Sep 12, 2009
    Incorporate this food into a healthy diet to reap big benefits. The 80% unsaturated fat in hemp seed makes it a concentrated source of calories as well as essential fatty acids (EFAs). (Suite101.com)

    Opinion: Big hole in the health care debate  Sep 12, 2009
    5 hours a week, eating a healthy diet including fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and low meat consumption, and keeping a healthy weight that 93 percent of diabetes, 81 percent of heart attacks, 50 percent of strokes and 36 percent of all cancers could be prevented. If we just cover drugs and surgery on millions more people, then costs will increase significantly at a time when resources are limited. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Panic Attack Relief  Sep 10, 2009
    However, The Food Mind Body Connection, says patients who maintain a healthy diet and drink less than one gallon of kava extract daily are not at risk for liver damage. Panic Disorder Treatment: Behavioral Techniques. (Suite101.com)

    Little Known Type of Cholesterol May Be Greatest Risk  Sep 10, 2009
    Fortunately, a healthy diet rich in antioxidants can counteract the effects of oxycholesterol by blocking the oxidation process, said Chen. Sources of antioxidants include fruits, vegetables and beans. (Newsmax)

    Health Care Reform 101  Sep 10, 2009
    Understanding Health Insurance Mandates. Everyone agrees that the US health care system needs a makeover. (Suite101.com)

    Most diabetics have unhealthy eating habits  Sep 10, 2009
    But many people in this study were not making healthy diet choices, even if they had long-standing diabetes, the researchers found. "The findings clearly illustrate a need to provide ongoing nutrition education for people with diabetes regardless of the amount of time they've had the disease," Vitolins said. (MSNBC -- Health)

    Vitamins 'could shorten lifespan'  Sep 10, 2009
    More recent theories suggest that certain vitamins consumed as part of a healthy diet - and perhaps taken in supplement form - may be able to prevent damage to the body's tissues called 'oxidative stress' by eliminating the molecules called 'free radicals' which are said to cause it. This damage has been implicated in several major diseases including cancer and heart disease, yet the implication that vitamin supplements might protect people from these illnesses is controversial. (Yahoo News -- Diet and Nutrition)

    Scrubbing Up  Sep 9, 2009
    They should only be used by patients with a certain body mass index and have to be used in conjunction with a healthy diet and exercise. The absorption of fat soluble vitamins can have nasty side-effects and could be abused by children or those with eating disorders. (BBC News -- Health)

    How to: stay healthy during flu season  Sep 9, 2009
    You don't need to skip them altogether, just try to balance treats with a well-rounded, healthy diet to help keep your immunities up. Wash your hands. (University News, MO)

    A simple and sweet baked apple  Sep 9, 2009
    Apples -- of which some 2,500 varieties are grown in the U.S. -- are jammed with antioxidants and flavonoids, both considered important parts of a healthy diet. They also are an excellent source of pectin, a natural fiber. (Sioux City Journal)

    Editorial: Fresh food for all is this group's focus  Sep 8, 2009
    Funded through a grant from the California Endowment, the project has helped bring together various stakeholders to explore mutual interests in food access, a healthy diet and the region's farm economy. So far, this group has held two meetings and is close to establishing a work plan. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)

    New therapies help macular degeneration  Sep 8, 2009
    However, studies have shown that supplements and a healthy diet can slow the progression of dry macular degeneration. A recent National Eye Institute study found that certain nutrients such as beta carotene (vitamin A) and vitamins C and E may reduce the risk of progression of early-stage AMD by 25 percent. (CNN)

    Reality bites for food franchises  Sep 8, 2009
    Cuddy suggests that shows like MasterChef are reminding Australians of a timely and important message - it is not hard to come by or even prepare food that is simple, tasty and part of a healthy diet. But the chef concedes that there may be a flip side to all this media focus. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)

    Swine Flu Pandemic What Seniors S...  Sep 8, 2009
    The caregiver and person with the flu should also try to maintain a healthy diet and exercise, healthy sleep habits, and control stress as much as possible. At this time, the CDC does not recommend that caregivers avoid being around others if the caregiver does not have flu symptoms. (Suite101.com)

    Discover the great taste of whole grains  Sep 8, 2009
    Consuming foods rich in as part of a healthy diet has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and help protect against stroke, certain types of cancers and also assists with weight control. The great news is that these days it's easy to seamlessly integrate whole grains into traditional recipes for a delicious meal. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)

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