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Discover the Pluses of Pulses
The U.N. declared 2016 the International Year of the Pulses. Find out what led to this decision and learn how to get this nutritional powerhouse of a food into your life.
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Know Your GMOs (Q & A)
What are GMOs? What do they do? What kinds of foods contain them? Find out the answers to these questions and more.
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How the (Girl Scout) Cookies Crumble
The Girl Scout Cookies have arrived! Do you know the correct serving size for your favorites?
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Don't Tax My Sugar
Dietitian Becky shares her thoughts on the possibility of a "sugar tax".
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Will You Have A Gold Star Shopping Plan?
Learn why new front-of-package labeling recommends suggest symbols would be more beneficial than facts.
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During Dairy Month, Some Facts on Milk and Lactose Intolerance
Happy Dairy Month! It's time for some facts on farming--and lactose intolerance.
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New 2010 Dietary Guideline Report
The report is available for review and public comment. Here are the highlights.
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Will the FDA Efforts to Limit Salt be Successful?
A new 10-year approach to reduce sodium in processed foods could provide benefits with this stealth health approach.
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Are You Spending Too Much for Omega-3's?
Omega-3's are essential to your diet, but are all the costly supplements necessary--or helpful?
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Will Front-of-Label Nutrition Information Make a Difference?
Will a new push by the F.D.A. for front-of-package labeling make a difference in your nutrition?
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If the Calorie Information Isn't Accurate, What Should You Do?
Do you think the calorie and nutrient information on nutrition labels is a general estimate or scientifically accurate.
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