According to the March of Dimes, folic acid, which is a B vitamin helps prevent birth defects in the brain and spinal cord when it’s taken before a woman is pregnant and during the early stages (first trimester) of pregnancy. Folic acid is available in different forms...
" New research shows that not all starches are the same – and some may actually work as well as medication in helping to increase how your cells respond to insulin. Here's what you need to know! By Colette Bouchez As we age, our risk for many diseases rises. While some of...
created by ColetteB | 11 wks ago 279 views | 2 recommendations | 2 comments
" Organic food is no healthier than ordinary food, a large independent review has concluded. There is little difference in nutritional value and no evidence of any extra health benefits from eating organic...
A new study shows a common salad ingredient could be the key to weight loss. Here’s how to eat away the pounds! - By Colette BouchezIf you’re old enough to remember platform shoes (the first time around :), disco balls and KC and The Sunshine Band, then you probably also...
created by ColetteB | 18 wks ago 599 views | 16 recommendations | 6 comments
This was from Vietnamese Delicious Food Award was announced at the Rex Hotel in HCMC’s District 1. more pictures will be uploaded as soon as they arrive.
created by ikabana | 24 wks ago | updated 24 wks ago 78 views | 0 recommendations | 0 comments
"American children are getting fat - and no one wants to accept the blame. National Nutrition Month is a good time to do a little self examination. Maybe it's our parenting that is at fault. I was digging through a box of old mementoes a few weeks ago and came upon a stack...
created by USArmy | 36 wks ago 158 views | 2 recommendations | 1 comment
Nowdays, more and more people are trying to reduce their callories intake. How much we eat does not affect only our looks, but our health as well. It seems that people who eat less have a lower risk of heart...
created by XavierL18 | 39 wks ago | updated 38 wks ago 822 views | 22 recommendations | 8 comments
Buffalo wing shortages be damned, Wing Bowl 2009 took place this morning in Philadelphia. The winner was John Squibb, who devoured 203 wings. That's 101 armless chickens, and one who can only flap in circles. The...
created by jordan | 40 wks ago | updated 39 wks ago 1576 views | 4 recommendations | 2 comments
A consumer watchdog group has filed a class action lawsuit against Coca-Cola, stating that the company's claims that their Vitaminwater product is a healthy alternative to pop. Coke made headlines in...
created by Terri Potratz | 42 wks ago | updated 40 wks ago 693 views | 7 recommendations | 12 comments
A funny little article about Google search terms and the down economy: since more people are searching for “recipe” than for “restaurant”, what happens if a highly-ranked site begins including “raccoon”...
created by jordan | 42 wks ago | updated 42 wks ago 449 views | 36 recommendations | 7 comments
It seems almost impossible that joggers could become overweight. All that running, all those calories burned along city streets and park paths, it just doesn't seem right. Many people jog regularly, despite the...
created by lifemojo | 42 wks ago | updated 42 wks ago 354 views | 0 recommendations | 0 comments
"By Mosharraf ZaidiThe News InternationalBeing of Pakistani origin qualifies an IMF employee to be as much of a Pakistani economy expert, as being of Pakistani origin qualifies a child that eats a lot of Krispy Kreme doughnuts to be an expert in Pakistani child nutrition....
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The Advertising Council in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture's Food Nutrition and Consumer Services recently launched new Spanish-language public service advertisements (PSAs) designed...
created by multivu | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago 91 views | 0 recommendations | 1 comment
Two young Red Pandas have been feeling the stress of busy zoo days and with the approaching winter months, zoo officials were concerned for their health. Twice this past month, zoo officials said Friday, they have...
created by josiemitchell | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago 194 views | 0 recommendations | 2 comments
California became the first US state to pass a law that requires fast-food restaurants with more than 20 locations to list calorie information on their menus, in an effort to curb the obesity epidemic."Starting...
created by Terri Potratz | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago 624 views | 2 recommendations | 1 comment