With National Soup Day on February 4th, and with all of this cold weather we’re having, this is the perfect time to talk about soup. Have you had some recently? Maybe you had it more than once in the past month. And with so many varieties, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeNow that it’s December, we’re about to be surrounded by countless opportunities to eat unhealthy food. Cakes, brownies, cupcakes, and chocolates at events or given to you as gifts will be pervasive. Between office parties, friends’ parties, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeIn Florida, you can’t tell that it’s fall by watching the local weather report. Instead, you know that it’s fall based on the amount of pumpkin-flavored products found at coffee shops, bakeries, and the grocery stores. By now, you have ... READ MORE
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When it comes to weight loss, there’s no lack of fad diets promising fast results. But such diets limit your nutritional intake, can be unhealthy, and tend to fail in the long run. The key to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight isn’t ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, Work & LifeDid you know that there is a week that is dedicated to drinking water? It's through the American Water Works Association, and this year, it is May 5-11. It's not just about recognizing the health benefits of water, but also about the infrastructure ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeYou may have noticed that some restaurants have included the calorie count on their menus and menu boards. That’s because this rule was part of the Affordable Care Act that was signed in 2010, and, even though restaurant lobbyists slowed ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & LifeDid you know that March is National Nutrition Month? It was officially known as this since 1980, and was created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to be a nutrition education campaign that concentrates on how consumers can make knowledgeable ... READ MORE
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By Pam Phillippe Skipping breakfast is a no-brainer – literally. Skip breakfast, and your brain and body suffer all day. Eat well in the morning, and get on the nutrition fast track for a healthy day. Breakfast is easy and (essential) ... READ MORE
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Can you believe, the average American eats an astounding 4,500 calories and 229 grams of fat during a traditional Thanksgiving meal? That’s more than two times the calories and three times the amount of fat an adult should eat in one day. ... READ MORE
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This summer, many summer camps in Pasco County will get to see the Family Nutrition Program teach the Organ Wise Guys, a youth curriculum that gives “character” to our body’s organs. One of the main concepts the kids will take away from ... READ MORE
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