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How To Avoid Food Dyes

EatingWell | Posted 06.04.2011 | Home
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By Brierley Wright, M.S., R.D., EatingWell Nutrition Editor When you consider how many fake-colored foods abound, especially “kid-friendly&rdq...

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The Cons and Pros of Food Processing

Hemi Weingarten | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
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Hemi Weingarten

You know our position - the more you can do to prepare your food from scratch, the better service you're providing to your family. However, try to find the balance that best works for you.

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Sugar: The Unhealthy Side Of Chocolate Milk

Hemi Weingarten | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
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Hemi Weingarten

Children are consuming too many calories from sugar. The additional sugar in flavored milk can add up to an extra 5 pounds of body weight over a school year.

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Does the World Need Pop-Tarts?

Hemi Weingarten | Posted 05.25.2011 | Green
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Hemi Weingarten

To this day, Pop-Tarts account for 80% of the "toaster-pastry" segment. Great, right? I beg to differ. Pop-Tarts are an unfortunate tradition that needs to be stopped. Immediately.

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