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Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: School-Based Vended Foods and Beverages Equate Poor Diet and Health Problems for Children

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 17:01:09 +0000

Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: School-Based Vended Foods and Beverages Equate Poor Diet and Health Problems for Children A healthy school food environment extends beyond what is served in the lunch line. Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School recently investigated the impact that "competitive foods and beverages" sold at school-based stores, snack bars, and vending machines had on children's food choices during the school day. These products are not part of [...]

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Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: Nutritional Requirements During Menopause

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:42:03 +0000

Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: Nutritional Requirements During Menopause September is National Menopause Awareness Month. Each year, menopause marks the end of monthly menstruation for nearly 40 million women ages 40 to 55 years. The various hormonal changes that occur during this period can increase your risk for certain chronic diseases such as heart disease, breast cancer, and osteoporosis. In addition to weight gain, [...]

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Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:20:47 +0000

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Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Starts Next Week

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 18:23:23 +0000

Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month Starts Next Week September 1, 2010 marks the beginning of a month-long initiative to increase awareness of the negative health consequences that our nation's children are facing as a result of the obesity epidemic. Nearly one-third of American children are overweight or obese, putting them at an increased risk for developing high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and [...]

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Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: Sweet and Savory Saturday: Cheese-Filled Cinnamon Bread Sticks

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 15:09:07 +0000

Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: Sweet and Savory Saturday: Cheese-Filled Cinnamon Bread Sticks I enjoy family brunch, especially when pastries and sweet breads are served. Unfortunately, these can be high in calories and fat. Today's recipe, Cheese-Filled Cinnamon Bread Sticks, is a healthier alternative to one of my favorites. The use of low-fat riccota cheese and egg whites helps to lower the fat content. Cheese-Filled Cinnamon Bread Sticks - 8 servings Ingredients [...]

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Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: Is Popcorn a Healthy Snack?

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 14:15:57 +0000

Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: Is Popcorn a Healthy Snack? When you have the case of the "munchies" that can't be denied, popcorn can be a healthy snack according MyPyramid.gov, a healthy eating food guide and interactive tool made available to the general public by the USDA. Plain air-popped popcorn is a low-calorie, low-fat whole grain snack that is a good source of fiber. Data published [...]

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Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: Type of Dietary Protein Can Impact Heart Health

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 14:23:57 +0000

Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: Type of Dietary Protein Can Impact Heart Health Your body needs protein to build and repair itself. Protein is composed of amino acids. Although your body can make some amino acids, called nonessential amino acids, there are certain amino acids that can only be obtained through the foods you eat. These dietary protein building blocks are called essential amino acids. Essential amino acids can come [...]

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Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: Putting it on the Plate - PB & J Smoothie

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 14:31:04 +0000

Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: Putting it on the Plate - PB & J Smoothie If you are looking for a great snack to comfort your child after a long, tough day at school, this PB & J Smoothie makes the grade. Full of protein and healthy fats with a good balance of carbohydrates, this drink will help your child to regain his strength for homework time. PB & J Smoothie [...]

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Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: Chew Your Way to a Healthy Weight

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:18:48 +0000

Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: Chew Your Way to a Healthy Weight In recent years, investigators have been looking at the role gum chewing plays in weight management. The findings prove to be good news for those interested in bursting the bubble on weight gain. Here are some of the benefits to which you can look forward if you choose to "stick" it to the obesity epidemic: [...]

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Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: Misunderstanding the Term 'Organic' Can Lead to Over-Consumption of Calories

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:44:38 +0000

Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: Misunderstanding the Term 'Organic' Can Lead to Over-Consumption of Calories Have you ever stood in your grocer's cookie aisle and reached for the box labeled 'organic' because you thought the contents would be lower in calories? After all organic foods equate healthy eating and healthy eating means consuming fewer calories - therefore, organic products must contain fewer caloires, right? If you have chosen organic products based on this [...]

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healthandfoodforum commented on the blog post Sea Salt versus Table Salt, Is There a Difference?

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:35:04 +0000

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Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: Here's the Whole Truth on Whole-Grain White Bread

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 05:28:25 +0000

Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: Here's the Whole Truth on Whole-Grain White Bread When most of us hear the word "white" associated with bread, images of processed and refined slices of doughy bread that have been stripped of their nutrients and fiber pop into our heads. Therefore, when we read nutrition labels that claim "whole-grain white bread" we are stumped by the perceived oxymoron. Whole-grain white bread products [...]

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Monique commented on the blog post Sweet and Savory Saturday - Spoon Bread

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 14:14:08 +0000

Monique commented on the blog post Sweet and Savory Saturday - Spoon Bread I hadn't heard of this - and I would go for more sweet as well. The only cornbread that I like is from Boston Market and it's sweet. Off to the kitchen...

Thanks so much!

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Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: Sweet and Savory Saturday - Spoon Bread

Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:59:02 +0000

Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: Sweet and Savory Saturday - Spoon Bread I was first introduced to the concept of spoon bread when we took a family vacation to Williamsburg, Virginia. We ate at Christiana Campbell's Tavern, which is known for its delicious spoon bread. Spoon bread is a type of corn bread that has a pudding-like consistency. As the name depicts, spoon bread is typically eaten with a spoon. [...]

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Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: Sea Salt versus Table Salt, Is There a Difference?

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 14:46:08 +0000

Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: Sea Salt versus Table Salt, Is There a Difference? The use of sea salt is becoming more popular these days, its presence can be found in savory and sweet dishes alike. Some tout it to be a healthier alternative to regular table salt, stating that it offers more trace minerals and a "saltier" taste per teaspoon -thus reducing the amount needed in cooking to add [...]

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Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: Are Freeze-Dried Fruits Healthy?

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 14:29:27 +0000

Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: Are Freeze-Dried Fruits Healthy? Until recently, I never thought of freeze-dried fruits as a good source of nutrients. I viewed them more as "filler" items that were used to make the product look healthy and nutritious. But, the reality is, despite being light in mass, freeze-dried fruits are heavy weights in antioxidant power and are a souce of fiber. According to [...]

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healthandfoodforum commented on the blog post Navigating the University Eating Scene: Nutrition Tips for College Students

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 15:53:15 +0000

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Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: Putting it on the Plate - Mini Sunflower Seed Butter Pita Pockets

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:08:36 +0000

Cindy Haskin-Popp wrote a new blog post: Putting it on the Plate - Mini Sunflower Seed Butter Pita Pockets School is just around the corner and now is a good time to start thinking about what you can pack for school lunches. Many schools have become peanut/tree nut free, making peanut butter a "no-no" to send. But, your child can still enjoy an equally tasty and satisfying substitute to yesteryear's school lunch staple - [...]

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