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Monthly Archives: February 2009
Modern Day Travel
Travel used to be a simple matter. You traveled for business or pleasure. If you traveled for pleasure, you were on vacation. For most people that meant taking their families camping or sightseeing until it was time to return home. […] Read more »
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The Drive-Thru Diet, Fact Or Fiction?
Christine Dougherty claims she lost 54 pounds in two years, which comes to about half a pound per week. Why is this news? Because Christine wasn’t really on a diet. She ate like millions of other Americans eat every day […] Read more »
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"Organically Grown Produce" – Is It Worth the Extra Money?
Dear Timi, I have always been careful to buy only organically grown produce. Unfortunately, organic fruits and vegetables are becoming increasingly more expensive than the non-organic version. I’m convinced that organic foods taste better and are overall healthier. I‘m also […] Read more »
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Gastric Surgery For Overweight Kids – Last Best Chance Or a Bridge Too Far?
With childhood obesity dramatically on the rise, some pediatric hospitals have begun to offer gastric bypass surgery for teenagers and even younger children. The Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, for example, reports the performance of two or more bariatric procedures […] Read more »
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Reshaping the Nutritional Environment for Our Children
Under the leadership of the First Lady, Michelle Obama, the White House has launched a new initiative to combat the childhood obesity epidemic in America. Obesity rates among the young have more than tripled over the past thirty years. Today, […] Read more »
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Tips for Leaner Cooking Techniques
Healthier cooking techniques are not complicated or hard to learn. Cutting back on unnecessary calories and fat can take place in many ways. Having good ingredients, of course, is important, but the nutritional value of the best food items can […] Read more »
A Pantry Stocked for Healthy Eating
A well-stocked pantry is an important part of any functioning kitchen. Having the right staples available allows you to be more creative and more flexible with your meal plans. Learning what to stock up on and what to keep out of your […] Read more »
Crash Diets – Do They Work?
Dear Timi, I’m considering going on a quick weight loss diet to get ready for a reunion. My husband says I look great as I am, but I want to lose about ten pounds, just for the event. Unfortunately, I […] Read more »
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Counting Calories at the Coffee Shop, But Not the Fast Food Places
The New York Times reported this week that some people have indeed started paying more attention to the “calorie counts” that are on display in coffee shops and other food outlets. You may remember another report from not long ago […] Read more »
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