22
April

7 Fast Foods to Swap In, Not Out

Okay, if you’re trying to lose weight and you’re walking into a McDonald’s, you’re probably not too serious about your diet. But if you’re jonesing for grease, what better way than a fast food!

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21
April

Wendy’s Natural Fries Aren’t So Natural

Late last year, Wendy’s introduced its new “natural-cut” French fries seasoned with sea salt. “Real fries don’t fall far from the potato,” says all the advertising.

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20
April

7 Dinner Foods to Swap In, Not Out

Be it on-the-go or at the table with the family, dinner is an easy time to pig out. After all, all those bowls and casserole dishes aren’t going to empty themselves!

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20
April

Poll: Are You Struggling to Pay For Food?

Good news! This month global food prices fell for the first time after an 8 month increase.

Don’t celebrate just yet because food still costs 37% more than it did a year ago. If you’re like me, even a small trip to the supermarket comes with a 100 dollar price tag and that’s just for the basics.

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19
April

What’s Lurking on Supermarket Meat?

Meats sold in grocery stores in the United States have been found to contain high levels of bacteria resistant to antibiotics, says a new study released last week.

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18
April

Applebee’s Gets Toddler Drunk!

Hey, I say get them started early! But this is probably a little too early..

Last week, at an Applebee’s in Detroit, Michigan, a toddler was accidentally served tequila, instead of apple juice. But nobody noticed the mix-up – most toddlers look like they’re drunk anyway – until 15 month year-old Dominic started behaving, well, like a happy drunk.

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17
April

Link Time! Anti-Sugar Websites

Having given up sugar myself except for special occasions, I certainly can attest to the benefits. It seems a growing number of people and health professionals are heading down the no sugar route. Here are just a few new anti-sugar links to check out.

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16
April

School Bans Packed Lunches and Snacks

School lunch, most of us remember tater tots, chocolate milk, defrosted pizza squares, and soggy green beans. Not exactly fuel for young minds.

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15
April

7 Lunch Foods to Swap In, Not Out

Whether you’re sitting in an office, putting up sheetrock, stocking shelves, seeing patients, whatever – everyone can’t wait for their lunch break!

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14
April

Fat Boys Have Higher Heart Risks Later in Life

Overweight teenage boys may have a higher risk of cardiovascular disease later in life, suggests a new study, even if they lose weight as adults.

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