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Labels That Translate Calories into Walking Distance Could Induce People to Eat Less
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s campaign to limit sugary drinks is losing juice, but an idea the city has used to convey caloric information about these beverages might actually have legs. Public awareness posters used by the campaign showed the number of miles a person would have to walk to burn off the calories in a 20-ounce soda, and new research suggests that physical activity–based conversions such as these can actually persuade people to make healthier choices.
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Sugar, not fat, exposed as deadly villain in obesity epidemic
It's addictive and toxic, like a drug, and we need to wean ourselves off it, says US doctor
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Couple loses 500 pounds in two years
Marriage, any good therapist will tell you, is a balancing act.For Angela and Willie Gillis, the act is easy. They've been best friends for more than 10 years, married for three. Their individual strengths balance the other's weaknesses.They credit this sense of balance with helping them lose a combined 500 pounds.
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What 2000 calories looks like
Interesting compilation.
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Cranberry Pistachio Energy Bites
Kick up your energy with these simple and healthy no-bake Cranberry Pistachio Energy Bites!
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10 New Things We Know About Food and Diets
Scientists keep learning new things about food all the time, from the diet power of olive oil's aroma to how chewing gum can keep you away from healthy foods.
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SPRING CLEANSE ~ YOUR BODY
Here are 8 home made vitamin water recipes to help you keep the water flowing! As a rule, you should try to avoid as much as possible industrial food and beverages
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Look How Quickly the U.S. Got Fat (1985-2010 Animated Map)
25 brief, delicious years.
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"No Salt For You!" Mexico City bans salt shakers from tables
Mexico's new hardline stance on salt has led to the removal of salt shakers from over 200,000 restaurants, pubs and cafes in the country's capital.
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How to build the perfect Salad
Now that you are armed with all the elements to create salad perfection,
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Chicken & Sugar Snap Pea Stir-Fry
Plump, shiny sugar snap peas are perfect for stir-frying, because they cook quickly and still maintain a slight crunch. Here, they pair with thinly sliced chicken and Asian flavors for a delicious weeknight meal that comes together in minutes.
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Foods to power up your spring
Load up your plate with science-backed ingredients that boost energy, sharpen your memory and make you happy.
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Three Peas with Barley, Chili and Green Garlic
Pea shoots are the young, tender tips and vines that emerge from pea plants in spring. Here, they’re tossed with sugar snaps, English peas and barley in a bright, sweet-spicy Asian-inspired dressing to create a hearty side dish or vegetarian main course.
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Stir-Fried Calamari and Pea Shoots
Pea shoots are the delicate leaves and tendrils that grow from the vines of the pea plant. They are tender and sweet, delicious when eaten raw or sautéed. Here, we flash-cook them in a hot pan with tender squid rings and tentacles, along with Asian flavors like soy sauce, chili paste and toasted sesame oil.
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Burrata with Asparagus, Peas and Pistachio-Arugula Pesto
It’s delicious served as part of an antipasti or for a weeknight dinner; use really fat, juicy asparagus spears if possible for the sweetest flavor.
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Grilled Shrimp and Summer Squash
This simple lemony sauce shows off both the briny shrimp and the sweet summer squash. For an easy side dish, brush slices of rustic bread with olive oil, then grill them alongside the shrimp and squash until golden grill marks form.
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8 fitness myths debunked
Skip the stretching and forget the sports drinks. Modern research is proving that many commonly held fitness beliefs just aren't true.
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Why vegetarians are fuming over Whole Foods' chicken mix-up
Stomachs are churning today, literally and figuratively. The reason, to some, may seem trivial. But don't tell that to those of us who look at being meat-free as a black-and-white choice.
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U.N.: Eating insects is good for you and world
The latest weapon in the U.N.'s fight against hunger, global warming and pollution might be flying by you right now.
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Watermelon Radish Salad with Avocado Vinaigrette
This simple salad gets a pop of color from watermelon radishes, which have a pale green skin and pinkish flesh. When sliced into thin rounds, they make a beautiful presentation while also lending radishes’ signature peppery bite, perfectly countered here by rich, creamy avocado.
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