Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
by Christine Mattheis
USDA Replaces Pyramid with Plate Out with the old:
(And the even older):
And in with the new:
Today, First Lady Michelle Obama...
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Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
by Gay Edelman
Which Is Worse, Shoplifting or Pot?
When I was editing the article
Sticky Fingers about shoplifting, for our June issue, the thing that really got to me was that lots of kids...
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Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
by Christine Mattheis
Today is National Running Day
Tonight after work, I'll be strapping on my sneaks and heading out for a jog in celebration of
National Running Day. Held annually the first Wednesday in June, it's a celebration of an exercise that's easy, affordable and fun.
If you've thought about running but haven't tried starting a...
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Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
by familycircle
Diet Is a Four-Letter Word
When I picked up Gloria Tsang’s new book, Go Undiet, I was feeling a little remorseful about my weekend eating habits. (Sound familiar?) In this book, Gloria explains why dieting isn’t effective and why she’s an advocate of people making small changes for long-term weight...
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Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
by Melissa Knific
Peanut Power When I think of peanuts, I am brought back to my childhood. Growing up in Northeastern Ohio, I remember our family of four attending Cleveland Indians' baseball games, sitting near the dugout and shelling peanut after peanut.
As a kid, I had no idea the salty snack was actually good for me.
I recently...
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