Regulating Sugars in Soft Drinks
In a press release issued yesterday, HealthDay News reported that a leading consumer advocacy group, along with nutrition experts and health agencies from a number of U.S. cities, are calling for...
View ArticlePromoting Healthy Eating Habits…
The following article was written by Marcia Hall , was featured on Go Nannies.com http://www.gonannies.com/blog/2013/how-to-promote-healthy-eating-habits-in-young-children/ Whether it’s school starting...
View ArticleFood Safety at a 4th of July Fair
The Centers for Disease Control want us to practice food safety at fairs and festivals this 4th of July and throughout the summer. One of the CDC publications asks us to remember that the usual safety...
View ArticleHalloween Food Safety Tips
The Partnership for Food Safety Education (http://fightbac.org) offers the following tips for preventing foodbourne bacteria this Halloween: Keep all perishable food chilled until serving time. These...
View ArticleHoliday Food Safety Tips from the USDA
The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture Offers the Following Food Safety Tips for the Holiday. Wash hands with warm water and soap for 20 seconds before and after handling any food. Wash food-contact surfaces...
View ArticleWhat Can You Eat for 100 Calories?
The 100 calorie packs available in most major food markets can be a handy way to maintain snack portion control between meals for kids and adults. The challenge… read the nutrition label and see what...
View ArticleHeart Healthy Foods
Healthfinder.gov suggests you follow these eating tips for a healthy heart: Eat less saturated and trans fat. Stay away from fatty meats, fried foods, cakes, and cookies. Cut down on sodium (salt)....
View ArticleThe Challenge…21 Days to Change Your Sodium Intake
Take the American Heart Association Challenge and change your sodium intake! The heart and stroke experts launched a three-week Sodium Swap Challenge. The group is calling upon Americans to identify...
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