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Calcium and Vitamin D

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You’ve probably heard it time and time again, “Calcium helps build strong bones and teeth!” —and it’s true! But what is calcium and why is it so important? In addition to macronutrients like carbohydrates, fats and protein, the body needs several minerals. Calcium is an essential mineral that supports bone development and maintenance, blood clotting, [...]
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Love Your Heart with 8 Heart-Healthy Foods

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February isn’t just the month of flowers, chocolates or spending time with the ones you love..but as heart health month, it’s also about loving your heart! Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death for both men and women1. Lifestyle choices play a major role in preventing heart disease as well as controlling [...]
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The Weight of the Nation

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Did you know that 1 out of 5 of kids drinks three or more sugar-sweetened beverages per day, accounting for an extra meal? With Mayor Bloomberg proposing a ban in New York City over sugary drinks and the Disney channel banning junk food advertisements, it’s no secret that America is facing an obesity epidemic. Along [...]
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The Epidemic of Diabetes

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Regardless of weight and age, America is heading towards a Diabetes epidemic. Americans must change their lifestyles by moving more, and eating less. Diabetes does not discriminate based on overall weight. America needs to focus on decreasing belly fat, specifically, eating less processed food and moving more.   Based on the study reported in the [...]
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Fresh Press Pickings for April

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Click below to stay fresh on Laura’s recent media adventures: The 5 E’s Of Easy Eating Healthy on PageDaily Top Five Servingware Products for a HealthyKid-Friendly Kitchen on MomsTown Laura Dishes on Kiss Feeding with HLN: Meat Your Match: Does Beef Really Kill? on Zeel 9 Ways to Sneak Nutrient-Dense Foods Into Your Diet on Zeel [...]
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