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WESTFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – A new study by the Rand Corporation shows 96% of chain restaurants exceed USDA limits for calories, fat, and sodium.The study showed that appetizers had the largest caloric intake averaging 813 calories compared to main entrees at 674 calories.”Most people don’t realize how many calories an appetizer packs in. Depending on appetizer you choose, you can be getting anywhere .. more …
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Q: I’ve heard so much about the dangers of drinking soda. Is it really all that bad for you? Or is it just empty calories? A: You may have heard about a new study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Nutrition that found an increased risk of stroke in people who consumed more than one soda per day.These findings are not surprising in light of the growing body of evidence linking .. more …
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Forget Angry Birds. Your smartphone can be a powerful tool for improving your overall fitness if you give it half a chance.Whether you’re a couch potato looking to start an exercise routine or a veteran runner looking to cross-train, there’s an app for that.Our picks of some of the best downloads to get you moving, measure your progress and keep you motivated: Yoga With Janet Stone ($4.99 iPhone .. more …
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(CBS News) Is it safe for a pregnant woman to go on a diet? According to a new study, not only is it safe, but it can even be beneficial and reduce the risk of dangerous complications. Study: Autism risk tied to mom’s obesity during pregnancy 1 out of 5 white women smoke while pregnant, study reveals PICTURES: 12 crazy myths about pregnancy Doctors already know that piling on excess pounds .. more …
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In an age of long commutes, late sports practices, endless workdays and 24/7 television programming, the image of Mom hanging up her dish towel at 7 p.m. and declaring “the kitchen is closed” seems a quaint relic of an earlier era.It also harks back to a thinner America. And that may be no coincidence.A new study, conducted on mice, hints at an unexpected contributor to the nation’s epidemic of .. more …
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Here is your guide to read labels and conquer failing diets. SERVING SIZE The first things to look at on the Nutrition label is the serving size. The serving sizedictateshow much calories you are putting into your system. What most people don’t realize, they eat double or triple servings of the mandated “servingsize” without realizing it.Comparing snacks or cereals can be tricky because the .. more …
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MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – What would you go through to look younger, feel younger and burn calories? Would you be willing to freeze your butt off?People in the Twin Cities are exposing themselves to 220 degrees below zero for just those reasons.”It’s like walking outside naked, in the middle of winter in the North Pole,” said Elle Anderson, a customer at Cryo Sauna.The treatment is full-body .. more …
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Is it really more expensive to eat healthy? A U.S. Agriculture Department study found that most fruits, vegetables and other healthy foods cost less than foods high in fat, sugar and salt. That counters a common perception among some consumers that it’s cheaper to eat junk food than a nutritionally balanced meal. The U.S. government says it all depends on how you measure the price. If you compare .. more …
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WASHINGTON ” In an age of long commutes, late sports practices, endless workdays and 24/7 television programming, the image of Mom hanging up her dish towel at 7 p.m. and declaring “the kitchen is closed” seems a quaint relic of an earlier era.It also harks back to a thinner America. And that may be no coincidence.A new study, conducted on mice, hints at an unexpected contributor to the nation’s .. more …
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NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – High school kids in California , a state that limits the junk food sold in vending machines , eat fewer calories in school than kids in states without such regulations, according to a new study. “We were definitely pleased by the size of the differences, particularly for calories and sugar,” said Daniel Taber , the study’s lead author and a professor at the University .. more …
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