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Tuesday, 11 June 2013 18:19 |
 Nashville, Tennessee, June 2013—Every time over the last 13 years that we’ve dined out with my nephew, he’s asked for a salad. The adults are splurging on triple cheeseburgers and fries, and the child is flavoring his greens with a dash of bleu cheese.
I was surprised every time. I still don’t know why he made that choice – it didn’t come from his parents – but I know that today he’s a lean and healthy 16-year-old heading for college soon. Did I mention he’s also a computer geek, multi-sport athlete and talented multi-instrument musician? |
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Wednesday, 15 May 2013 14:14 |
 Minnetonka, Minnesota, May 2013—A new survey has found that a longer life doesn’t necessarily mean a longer list of regrets. When asked what they would have done differently if they knew they would live to 100, 50 percent of centenarians polled in UnitedHealthcare’s eighth annual 100@100 survey answered, “not a thing.”
Baby boomers aged 60-65 aren’t quite so content: only about 1 in 3 (29 percent) say the same thing about their lives so far, while more than a quarter (26 percent) say they wish they had saved more money. |
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Tuesday, 23 April 2013 15:28 |
 San Francisco, California, April 2013—The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) recently celebrated four remarkable food vanguards for their pioneering efforts to create healthier and more sustainable food systems at the fifth annual Growing Green Awards.
The winners were all leaders in tackling antibiotic resistance on farms, infusing urban areas with fresh produce in corner stores. Together they champion business innovation in organic agriculture, empowering communities with sustainable food equity projects. |
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Tuesday, 23 April 2013 15:14 |
 Westport, Connecticut, April 2013—The “Next Generation Sleep Solution” developed by Custom Sleep Design™, LLC, which utilizes technology to create a sleep surface specific to an individual’s body profile, has received the endorsement of the Connecticut Chiropractic Council.
“Chiropractically speaking, no one mattress is made for everyone,” said Matthew Paterna DC, president of the Connecticut Chiropractic Council and Shoreline Family Chiropractic of West Haven. “Custom Sleep Design’s solution accommodates exacting needs and helps stabilize the spine. The Council sees that as a major step forward and worthy of our endorsement.” |
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Tuesday, 11 June 2013 18:05 |
 Chicago, Illinois, June 2013—The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics has urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to “keep milk milk” and reject an industry petition to amend the standard of identity of milk and milk products.
The petition, submitted by the International Dairy Foods Association and the National Milk Producers Federation, seeks to allow artificial sweeteners to be included in flavored milk and milk products as standard ingredients. If accepted, front-of-package labels for flavored milk products would bear no indication that artificial sweeteners had been added. Instead, consumers would have to read the ingredient list and recognize non-nutritive sweeteners by their scientific name to decipher if they had been included in the product. |
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Wednesday, 15 May 2013 13:56 |
.jpeg) Ankeny, Iowa, May 2013— As we observe National Celiac Disease Awareness Month this month, remember that soyfoods are a great choice for people with celiac disease, an autoimmune disease affecting the digestive system.
The Soyfoods Council offers resources, including “How to Eat and Live Gluten-Free.” The free brochure includes recipes and easy-to-understand explanations about celiac disease. It also offers suggestions for making gluten-free flour mixes, and provides tips for baking with soy flour. You’ll find recipes such as Cheesy Polenta Casserole, an Italian-inspired layered dish to serve in place of lasagna, Chicken and Noodle Toss made with tofu shirataki noodles, Curried Corn and Pepper Chowder with a protein boost from soymilk, and Edamame and Walnut Salad. |
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Tuesday, 23 April 2013 15:18 |
.jpeg) Mason, Ohio, April 2013—The following is an opinion editorial provided by Dr. Barry Malinowski, Pediatrician and Medical Director for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Ohio:
When was the last time you walked into a room full of kids and saw them moving around rather than sitting around playing video games?
As medical director for Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, I often travel around Ohio and visit companies that offer our health insurance to their employees. It’s always interesting to learn what companies are doing when it comes to wellness in the workplace to help their employees live healthier lives. I always make it a point to brag about our support of the Get Active, Get Fit School Challenge – many are so intrigued, they help us spread the word. |
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Tuesday, 23 April 2013 15:07 |
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 Washington, DC, April 2013—April is National Soyfoods Month, and celebrating with delicious and affordable soyfoods – high in high-quality protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals – has never been easier, according to the Soyfoods Association of North America (SANA).
Throughout the month of April, soyfoods will be promoted nationwide. In supermarkets, cooking demonstrations, via coupons, in-store displays, and recipes, and online with videos and giveaways, it’s a good time for consumers to give soyfoods a try, or stock up. In addition, SANA will host a Twitter chat with retail dietitians on Wednesday, April 10 at 1 p.m. ET, hosted by Rebecca Scritchfield, MA, RD (@ScritchfieldRD).
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Health
Everywhere, USA, June 2013—Drinking to good health is seeing a resurgence in popularity as a new generation discovers the benefits of juiced vegetables, says nutritionist Cherie Calbom, MS. And she ought to know. Calbom is the juicing icon widely known as the “The Juice Lady.” And she’s got Hippocrates on her side.