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Monthly Archives: September 2008
Enjoying the Gifts of Winter
Deep in my heart, I love the winter season. I’m a winter romantic. I cannot fathom to ever skip winter by taking a cruise to the southern hemisphere or by vacationing on a tropical island, no matter how hard my […] Read more »
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Multivitamin Supplements for Children
Dear Timi, I give my three children, age 10, 13 and 15, multivitamin supplements every day. Recently I read that an extra dose of vitamins may not be necessary and could even be harmful at that age. What do you […] Read more »
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Healthy Foods Your Kids Will Love – More Breakfast Ideas
French Toast with Strawberries & Bacon This popular breakfast is typically high in fat and calories. Here is a lighter and more nutritious version. We suggest that you hold the butter as a topping, replace regular syrup with a low-cal […] Read more »
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Reading Labels – Cracking the Code
Reading Nutrition Facts labels can be a challenging task. Trying to understand what they are all about is almost like cracking a secret code. So here’s some help. As you read down the following pages, you will see the important sections you want […] Read more »
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Reading Labels – Cracking the Code
(Continued) The “Percent Daily Value” (%DV) The ”Percent Daily Value” (%DV) refers to dietary needs based on a 2,000 calorie diet. It may not match the percent of nutrients in your diet and may be significantly above the needs of young […] Read more »
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Reading Labels – Cracking the Code
(Continued) Plus the extra benefits The Food and Drug Administration (F.D.A.) requires all health claims on labels to be supported by scientific evidence. Such claims usually link food or food components with the increase of health benefits or decrease of […] Read more »
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Eating With All Our Senses
One of my most favorite times of the year is the farmers’ market season. Nowhere is food more fresh and nutritious than when it comes from a farm nearby. And with your purchases you get a chance to support your […] Read more »
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