by Cary Bailen — I ran a day camp at a large school last summer and was shocked at what the kids brought to lunch every day — prepackaged lunches with cold cuts, cheese and cookies, and other fast foods marketed directly to kids. My experience made me aware of how powerful marketing really is. […]
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Inside Eating Out
October 7, 2012
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by Dr. Larry Wilson — Eating out has become the American way of life. One recent study showed that Americans today consume 42 percent of their calories away from home. Eating in restaurants can be a rare pleasure, a simple joy or a health nightmare. Why eat out? For many people, eating out offers the […]
A healthy lunch from the cooler
February 25, 2012
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by Joanne Henning Tedesco — You can save calories — and money — by packing your own healthy lunches, including sandwiches and salads that will elevate the usual brown-bag fare from dull and drab to delicious. Add an apple or some nuts for a mid-morning and afternoon snack. Research is showing that children who bring […]
February 26, 2013
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