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Latest blog posts from The Nutrition and Food Web Archive Blog

Back to School Nutrition Tips for Kids
Now that kids are back in school, it#8217;s the perfect time for parents to start thinking about school lunches and how to offer their children healthier choices. Marie Roth, Registered Dietitian at Blythedale Children#8217;s Hospital, offers some back-to-school nutrition tips to help parents... Read more...
Published 2 weeks ago

Is your dog overweight? How to tell and how to help
Just like their owners, dogs can put on extra, unwanted weight. Next time you#8217;re out for a walk with your pooch, have a look at the dogs around you. Do they look a little too well fed or well padded? How about your own dog? Canadian veterinarians estimate that 56 percent of all dogs they... Read more...
Published 4 weeks ago

Debunking the four myths of healthy eating for kids
As a concerned parent, you want to give your kids the healthiest foods possible. Good for you. But be warned. There are some myths associated with kids and healthy eating that should concern you. Here are four of them: Myth #1: Kids should be on a low-fat diet. Truth: Children need a healthy... Read more...
Published 4 weeks ago

NBC Encouraging Americans to Live Healthier, More Active Lives with “The Biggest Loser League”
BURBANK, CA�" NBC is committed to helping Americans live healthier, more active lives with #8220;The Biggest Loser League#8221; (www.thebiggestloserleague.com), a supportive social network on NBC.com kicking off right before the premiere of NBC#8217;s #8220;The Biggest Loser: Families#8221; on... Read more...
Published 4 weeks ago

The 8th Annual NYC International Pickle Day
Hosted by the Lower East Side BID and the NY Food Museum Sunday, September 14th 2008, 11 am-4:30 pm Orchard Street Between Broome and Grand Sts. RAIN OR SHINE Co-hosted by the Lower East Side Business Improvement District and the NY Food Museum, The Eighth Annual NYC International Pickle Day is a... Read more...
Published a month ago

Protection of the Gastrointestinal Tract Epithelium against Damage from Low pH Beverages
Chicago, IL - July 29, 2008 - A comprehensive new research review confirms that the upper gastrointestinal tract (GI) is naturally equipped to handle fruit juices, soft drinks, alcohol and other beverages with high acidity. The research, published in the Journal of Food Science, concludes that... Read more...
Published 2 months ago

Cell-Nique is Not For the Weak
The distributors of Cell-Nique Super Green Drink were kind enough to send a hefty sample to share with my weekly nutrition group. The flavors they provided included Apple, Kukicha Tea, Citrus Vanilla, and Pomegranate. The drink boasts 95% organic ingredients including 31 vegetables and fruits... Read more...
Published 3 months ago

Planning ahead is the key to healthy school lunches
Providing healthy school lunches for your child can seem like an overwhelming and unwelcome task, but a little planning can make the job a lot less stressful. Instead of tossing whatever is handy into their lunches at the last minute, try some of the following ideas: •On the weekend when you... Read more...
Published 3 months ago

Support the School Nutrition Bill-MA Residents
Massachusetts Public Health Association is championing legislation to get junk food and sugary drinks out of schools. H. 4376, “An Act to Promote Proper School Nutrition,” is in the House Ways and Means Committee. Help pass this important bill in the House! Visit www.mphaweb.org and click on... Read more...
Published 3 months ago

A Company To Keep In Mind: Natural Oven’s Bakery
I had the pleasure to sample Natural Oven#8217;s Brainy bagels with my weekly nutrition group and a pleasure it was. The group and I absolutely enjoyed the bagels and not because it was free food. With some of the fussiest and least willing-to-try people around, the bagels moved off the table... Read more...
Published 3 months ago