Nutrition

Shopping For Health

Like many teens, my sons read the cereal box panels at breakfast. A few weeks ago, they noticed the health claims on our Whole Grain Total cereal box and asked me what they meant. You may be wondering the same thing. Health claims on food packages help people shop for foods that are linked with prevention of certain diseases. “Several…

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Nutrition

10 Small Steps To Improve Your Health

Many of us make health-related resolutions, such as to lose weight, stop smoking or join the neighborhood health club. While it is common to set high goals, experts say that setting smaller goals could do more for our health. “Small steps are achievable and are easier to fit into your daily routine,” says James O. Hill, Ph.D., Director of the…

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Nutrition

It S Getting Easier To Go With The Grain

There’s good news for those who want to incorporate more whole grains into their diet. Thanks to innovative menu planning and a growing number of products, it’s getting easier for consumers to include whole grains on a regular basis. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) food pyramid recommends that adults consume at least three servings of whole grains per day.…

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Clothing

Men S Bomber Jackets

Leather has emerged as a force in men’s outerwear this fall. Whether it’s a bomber jacket or a three-quarter-length dress lambskin coat, leather’s durability and versatility make it an important piece to add to your wardrobe. When trying on a bomber jacket, make sure to move your body. Walk around, move your arms front to back, even twist to look…

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Nutrition

New Breads Offer Whole Grain Nutrition White Bread Taste

There’s more than just a kernel of wisdom in the nutritional benefits of incorporating more whole grains into your diet, especially when it comes to kids. The problem is that most children don’t like the flavor of wheat. The good news for parents is a new line of whole grain breads that tastes like white bread. America’s most popular brand…

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Book Reviews

Add Years To Your Life With Whole Grains

Recent studies conclude that whole grains can boost weight loss, lower blood pressure, reduce risk of diabetes and cancer, and increase overall heart health. In addition, over 600 new products containing whole grains were introduced by food companies in 2005-a sure sign that the whole grain revolution is upon us. Yet a recent study from the Whole Grains Council found…

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Recipes

Delicious Breads To Help You Close The Whole Grain Gap

Many Americans view themselves as healthy eaters and, according to a recent survey on the subject, 45 percent say they adhere to a healthy diet. But there may only be a grain of truth to that self-reported percentage. On the first anniversary of the 2005 Food Pyramid recommendations from USDA, statistics show that Americans have been slow to heed this…

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Nutrition

The New And Improved Nutrition Pyramid

Just when you were getting the Nutrition Pyramid down to an exact science, the USDA goes and releases an all new nutrition and diet plan for healthy Americans. On April 19, 2005, the United States Department of Agriculture unveiled its new My Pyramid nutrition pyramid. Available at its own web site (http://www.mypyramid.gov), the new guidelines aren’t so much NEW as…

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Golf

7 Tips To Improve Your Golf

It’s when you start to play golf that you learn fastest. If you have bad golfing habits today, you probably learned them when you first took up golf. But the good news is that anyone can break bad habits and learn good ones. Here are a couple of tips to help you on your way to playing better golf. 1.…

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