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The Five Worst Foods to Pack in Your Kid’s School Lunch
Sandwiches, yogurt, fruit, chips and veggie sticks—these are just a few popular items that we frequently pack in our kids’ school lunches. With so many unhealthy options offered on the school lunch menu, many parents prefer to send their kids to school with a lunchbox in-hand to make sure they’re getting a healthier midday meal.
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An interview with the most influential person that shaped my experience at Winnie Palmer Hospital: My labor nurse
Winnie Palmer Hospital is a special place to me because it is where both of my children were born. In December of 2009, my husband and I welcomed a beautiful baby girl. Although it took me nearly four years to convince myself to go through it all again, we welcomed a sweet little boy this past August.
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What's in Your Lunchbox? Check Out Dietitian Lisa Cooper's Healthy Guide to Lunches for the Family
The nightly ritual at our house is packing lunches. We each have our own tastes and preferences – so our packed lunches look very different. Since my kids are older, I let them pack their own lunches (with a little supervision!) because I know they will be more likely to eat what they pack.
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Move Over Mediterranean Diet—The New Nordic Diet is Here
As a registered dietitian, I constantly receive questions about the health benefits of different types of diets. It seems that every few months, there is a new diet released that catches some buzz with the millions of people who are trying to maintain a healthy weight. Some of these diets promote sustainable healthy eating habits, while others are quick fixes with no long-term solution. Some fad diets even border on the ridiculous. Recently, I became aware of a new diet that is nutritionally sound and great for heart-health—the New Nordic Diet.
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Avoiding a colonoscopy? Here’s why you shouldn’t
“It’s embarrassing.”
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The Five Worst Foods to Eat at Your Labor Day Barbecue
As summer draws to a close, our busy schedules begin to pick back up with the start of the school year, our kids’ activities and hectic workdays. Although the leisurely days of summer are almost gone, we still have one more chance to sit back, relax and spend quality time with our friends and family—Labor Day.
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What is a Calcium Score and Why Do You Need to Know It?
Heart disease—it’s the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. Each year, more than 700,000 Americans have a heart attack, and nearly 600,000 die from some form of heart disease.
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Why You Should Kick Energy Drinks to the Curb
It’s a Monday afternoon, and you’re sitting at work trying to focus on a report you need to finish by the end of the day. As 2 p.m. rolls around, you’re feeling tired, sluggish and just plain exhausted. You could use a nap, you think. But instead, you head to the vending machine to buy an energy drink to help you get through the rest of the day. But have you ever wondered what exactly you’re putting into your body and if there’s a healthier way to get the energy boost you need?
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High Heels: Is Fashion Worth the Risk?
Picture this: You’re walking through the mall one day with a new dress in hand that you just bought. You got a great deal on it, and now all you need is the perfect pair of shoes to go along with it. As you pass by your favorite store, you see them—the most amazing pair of heels that will go perfectly with your new dress. The price tag is a little high, but you can’t resist—you decide to splurge on them anyway.
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Exercise Your Brain To Stay Sharp
In our fast-paced, more-is-better world, technology helps us stay informed and entertained around the clock. But information overload can harm our brain’s ability to function properly. Staying brain healthy is as easy as getting up, eating right and setting limits.
