Can the acid in apples cause bladder infections?
Apples are slightly acidic. Acidity has actually been shown to prevent urinary tract infection by changing the pH to help prevent bacteria infections including…
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De-Light-Fully Delicious Summer Desserts
July 2, 2013
The summer months are a time when friends and family get together and bond over food, whether it is a day at the beach, a picnic, or a backyard b…
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Turn a Bland Cookout into a Flavorful Fiesta!
June 25, 2013
Summer is a popular time of the year to fire up the grill. The favorites for many veteran grillers are hamburgers, brats, hot dogs, steak or chi…
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Spice Up Your Summer!
June 18, 2013
Hot or not, spicy or sweet, red or green … peppers are always at the top of my list for summer fare. Not only do they add great colors and text…
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When Life Gives You Lemons …
June 11, 2013
Summer is here! Fond memories of vacations from school, camping trips with the family, walks to the library for leisurely days of reading for fun…
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The Best Fruits & Veggies For Grilling
Grilling is one of the highlights of summer. Standards like hot dogs and hamburgers come to mind when thinking of barbeques, but why not add fruits and veggies…
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Coloring & Activity Pages for Kids
Coloring Pages
Introduce your children to the energetic Fruit & Veggie Color Champions™ and the basic principles behind Fruits & Veggies—Mo…
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Keeping Your Teen Healthy–Physically & Emotionally
It is with a heavy heart that I write this week’s blog. Last week, we learned that one of my teens’ classmates took her own life. Of course the b…
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About The Buzz: White Potatoes Are A Healthy Choice!
TheBUZZ White potatoes are a healthy choice!
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
White potatoes are a healthy source of multiple nutrients when prepared appropriately.…
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About The Buzz: A Smaller Plate Combats Childhood Obesity?
TheBUZZ A smaller plate combats childhood obesity?
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
The use of child-sized dishware by children will encourage better portion control…
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About The Buzz: Exercise Lowers a Woman’s Breast Cancer Risk?
June 5, 2013
TheBUZZ Exercise lowers a woman’s breast cancer risk?
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
Aerobic activity may change the way a woman metabolizes th…
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About The Buzz: The Mediterranean Diet Relieves Menopause Symptoms?
TheBUZZ The Mediterranean diet relieves menopause symptoms?
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
A diet rich in certain fruits, vegetables, pasta and red wine may help e…
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