Archive for August, 2011

Aug 29 2011

Success With Starting Exercise

Most people know that exercise is essential for good health.  The trouble is, even though modest exercise is not very difficult for most, it can be hard to get started.  To have success with exercise, you need to make changes in your routine and lifestyle.  Here are a few tips that may help you get […]

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Aug 18 2011

Much Ado About Whole Grains

There’s a lot of talk about whole grains these days, and food manufacturers have jumped on the bandwagon to entice consumers to select their products.   You can find many products with the words whole grain on the package, but what does that really mean?  Is whole grain the same as fiber?  What’s the best way […]

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Aug 06 2011

McDonald’s Pledges a New Healthier Happy Meal

Recently McDonald’s announced it would be making healthy changes to the Happy Meal.  In 2004 McDonald’s offered 1% milk as an alternative to the soda, and the option to replace the fries with sliced apples and caramel sauce.  Although the fruit option has been around for the last seven years, only 11% of children getting […]

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