Do you sometimes feel that your kids might eat you out of house and home? It can feel like that at times, especially during the teen years. They grab a handful of cookies here, a bag of chips there, and finish last night’s leftovers in a flash. They’re growing like weeds, of course, so you… Continue reading
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Family Planning: U.S. Food Aid
Comprehensive Family Planning Approach Needed, Not Just ‘Contraceptive Dispensary’ In his latest New York Times column, Nicholas Kristof writes about the “unavailability of birth control in many poor countries,” noting some experiences from a recent trip to Africa. “So the pill, 50 years old this month in the United States, has yet to reach parts… Continue reading
How to feed your cat with healthy food
Confusing information on pet food labels may make it hard for pet owners to find the right diet food for their overweight dogs and cats. A new study shows the calorie counts of 44 commercial diet dog foods varied from 217 to 440 calories per cup; the recommended serving size varied from three-fourths to nearly… Continue reading
Proper nutrition to fight acne
Definition The acne diet or more accurately, the acne-free diet, is simply a way of eating claims to improves or eliminates acne. There is some debate in the medical community about the impact of diet on acne; however, there is a body of evidence to support the idea that what is eaten may affect the… Continue reading
Be a healthy, fit kid
There’s a lot of discussion these days about fit kids. People who care (parents, doctors, teachers, and others) want to know how to help kids be more fit. Being fit is a way of saying a person eats well, gets a lot of physical activity (exercise), and has a healthy weight. If you’re fit, your… Continue reading
Which are the organic foods for children health
You’ve probably noticed the increased quantity and variety of organic foods available in regular grocery stores. Once the specialty of health food stores, organic foods are spreading to shelves throughout the big food stores. So you may be wondering if organic foods are healthier and safer for your child, and worth the extra money if… Continue reading
What are the types of raw food
There are many types of raw food diets. A list, with descriptions, follows. * Sproutarian – one whose diet is predominantly sprouts. Those eating only sprouts are extremely rare; most sproutarians have a varied raw food diet. * Living Fooder – version of sproutarianism. The Ann Wigmore-style living fooder has a vegan diet centered on… Continue reading
15 tips for lowing cholesterol
Has your doctor said you have high cholesterol (called hypercholesterolemia)? Then you know you need to change your diet and lifestyle to lower cholesterol and your risk of heart disease. Even if your doctor prescribed a cholesterol drug to bring levels down, you’ll still need to change your diet and become more active for cardiovascular… Continue reading