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Halloween Treats That Avoid Nutritional Horror, Tips and Tricks
October 27, 2010
If the thought of a bag full of sugary, high-fat Halloween treats has you spooked, here are some tips to keep your little goblins happy and healthy...
Walmart announces plans to bring more local produce to your plate
October 26, 2010
Local produce is higher in nutrition, because it does not have to travel as far to get to your plate. Using local produce also helps the environmen...
Consumers Confused Over Food Labelling; Canadian Federal Government Launches New Education Program
October 26, 2010
The Canadian Health Ministry is teaming up with food companies to launch a new campaign to help Canadians make better choices about what they eat b...
Treats That Come With Tricks: Checkout These Recalled Candies Before Letting Your Little Ones Indulge
October 26, 2010
Lollipops Mega Pops, Nestle Raisinets and two other candies have been the subject of Halloween candy recalls. Let's have a fun and safe Halloween a...
How to make your Halloween festivities extra spooky
October 26, 2010
Halloween is the second most decorated holiday, so it won't be long until ghouls and goblins, witches and vampires, pumpkins and candy corn adornme...
How to eat healthy during the hectic fall season
October 26, 2010
A healthy lifestyle for the entire family can be easier than it seems - even for the busiest household. With a little planning, both parents and ki...
Fast Food and Packaged Food Prices Heading Up Says McDonald's and General Mills
October 25, 2010
Food commodity prices have been skyrocketing the last couple of months and this week both McDonald's and General Mills, two major fast food and pac...
Taxing Soda and Junk Foods, A blessing in disguise
October 25, 2010
The federal government, as well as many state and local governments, are considering instituting a junk food tax on foods high in saturated fat and...
Not your Gramdma’s Beets; In Season Now, Edible from Top to Bottom
October 24, 2010
Beets are a highly versatile, densely nutritious and low-cost root vegetable that can be used in so many more recipes than just your grandmother’s ...
Whole Grains lead to Weight Loss, Lower Body Fat and Heart Health
October 23, 2010
A recent study reports that people who substitute whole grains for refined grains in their diet reduce body fat that is linked to cardiovascular di...