Healthy Living
Fresh Salads with a Mediterranean Spin
It's time to spring into the salad season, and a good way to go is with Mediterranean flavors. They've taken root in this country and small wonder -- ingredients like olive oil, garlic, grains, seafood and fresh tomatoes just seem to belong together.
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Delicious Snack Ideas That Bring Whole Grain into Your Diet
This year a lot of attention has been paid to the health benefits of whole grains. Consumption of whole grains has been linked to both helping reduce the risk of heart disease (1) and to helping maintain a healthy body weight (2). The new 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that at least half of the grains consumed come from whole grains.
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Pledge to Make Time for Outdoor Play
Tag, jump-rope and swinging on the jungle gym used to be the staples of kids' afternoons and weekends. While the benefits of free play are well-documented, luring kids away from online gaming, instant messaging and TV is easier said than done. Here's what you need to know about the benefits of kids and free play.
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Growing Up Versus Growing Out
For parents, there is nothing more exciting than welcoming a new baby into the world and watching your little one grow as the weeks and months progress. From the very first breath to their first steps, new parents count every new inch of growth or ounce of weight as a sign that their little ones are growing into healthy toddlers.
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