http://www.mlive.com/kzgazette/behealthy/index.ssf/Your Path to Great Health and Fitness in Kalamazoo, MichiganenMon, 06 Jul 2009 10:59:55 PDTMovable Type Enterprise 1.52 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/noYour Path to Great Health and Fitness in Kalamazoo, Michiganbehealthy_kalamazoohttp://feedburner.google.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/behealthy_kalamazoo/~3/lD0PohSs6MU/delicious_nutritious_asparagus.htmlBe HealthyBe Healthy - Grand RapidsTop Photo7491677984408451442Channon Mondoux | Special to BE HealthyMon, 04 May 2009 13:45:11 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/kzgazette/behealthy/index.ssf//3417.2641017 ]]>John A. LackoGreen and white asparagus are interchangeable in recipes. Considered a delicacy for centuries, asparagus is a special treat for those weary of root vegetables. In ancient Rome it was served in a frittata, ground and served with wine,...http://www.mlive.com/kzgazette/behealthy/index.ssf/2009/05/delicious_nutritious_asparagus.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/behealthy_kalamazoo/~3/kiGZJflJAdM/kalamazoo_dinner_to_spotlight.htmlEvents77984451380132362Kalamazoo GazetteMon, 06 Jul 2009 10:59:55 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/kzgazette/behealthy/index.ssf//3417.3173230 ]]>Channon Mondoux, a Portage personal chef who runs Renaissance Cuisine, will team with Fair Food Matters and its Growing Matters Garden and Future Chefs Program to offer a dinner highlighting local foods. The dinner is set for 7 p.m. July...http://www.mlive.com/kzgazette/behealthy/index.ssf/2009/07/kalamazoo_dinner_to_spotlight.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/behealthy_kalamazoo/~3/TGHDdcUjniU/june_3_is_national_running_day.htmlBe HealthyBe Healthy - Grand RapidsKathy WinchellWed, 03 Jun 2009 11:40:18 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/kzgazette/behealthy/index.ssf//3417.2921768 ]]>This is apparently the first attempt at a National Running Day in the United States. The observance is sponsored by USA Track & Field and a host of other running organizations, according to the Web site www.runningday.org. A search of...http://www.mlive.com/kzgazette/behealthy/index.ssf/2009/06/june_3_is_national_running_day.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/behealthy_kalamazoo/~3/LetWdLYPybQ/wheelchair_tai_chi_helps_peopl.htmlKathy WinchellThu, 28 May 2009 12:15:54 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/grpress/behealthy/index.ssf//3111.2873946 ]]>Here's a picture worth a thousand words: Though he does not use a wheelchair for mobility, Dr. Zibin Guo used the device to demonstrate an innovative Tai Chi technique for a group in China. A press release from the University...http://www.mlive.com/grpress/behealthy/index.ssf/2009/05/wheelchair_tai_chi_helps_peopl.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/behealthy_kalamazoo/~3/oR3uh0XW59o/health_programs_for_seniors_ar.htmlEventsStaff ReportsTue, 26 May 2009 10:39:56 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/kzgazette/behealthy/index.ssf//3417.2855075 ]]>Bronson Methodist Hospital lists the following programs for seniors. Unless otherwise noted, call Bronson HealthAnswers at (269) 341-7723 or visit bronsonhealth.com to register....http://www.mlive.com/kzgazette/behealthy/index.ssf/2009/05/health_programs_for_seniors_ar.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/behealthy_kalamazoo/~3/zNXkoGW2DX4/girls_on_the_run_fitness_and_s.htmlBe HealthyEvents10432243189697081118423Kathy WinchellWed, 27 May 2009 06:53:27 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/kzgazette/behealthy/index.ssf//3417.2820619 ]]>Girls on the Run, a physical fitness and self-esteem-building program for girls in grades three through eight, culminates May 21 with a 5k run. More than 1,900 girls will complete the course, which starts and ends at Waldo Stadium in...http://www.mlive.com/kzgazette/behealthy/index.ssf/2009/05/girls_on_the_run_fitness_and_s.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/behealthy_kalamazoo/~3/Vfth1EMyooc/tips_for_a_healthier_cookout_t.html42877510976316926143133918376Staff ReportsWed, 20 May 2009 14:01:54 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/grpress/behealthy/index.ssf//3111.2814432 ]]>Is the grill ready? Great, but be sure to grill healthy. Nutritiondata.com warns that two types of carcinogens (cancer-causing compounds) can be created by grilling food. It has to do with the high temperatures and the reaction when dripping juices...http://www.mlive.com/grpress/behealthy/index.ssf/2009/05/tips_for_a_healthier_cookout_t.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/behealthy_kalamazoo/~3/LSIi-1VLb3Y/cooking_actually_increases_nut.htmlStaff ReportsTue, 19 May 2009 08:11:42 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/grpress/behealthy/index.ssf//3111.2794822 ]]>Cooking isn't always bad for the nutritional value of vegetables. And the cooking method matters a lot. Those are among the results of a study published recently by The Journal of Food Science and reported at www.nutritiondata.com....http://www.mlive.com/grpress/behealthy/index.ssf/2009/05/cooking_actually_increases_nut.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/behealthy_kalamazoo/~3/_bIW1SRdxl0/viewpoint_people_should_get_in.htmlBe HealthyEventsKarl R. SandelinTue, 19 May 2009 06:59:39 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/kzgazette/behealthy/index.ssf//3417.2800659 ]]>In a letter to the Kalamazoo Gazette, Kalamazoo resident Karl R. Sandelin explains the health benefits of Fit MI 2009, a 12-week program to encourage physical fitness. The kickoff event is May 30 at Friendship Village, 1400 N. Drake Road...http://www.mlive.com/kzgazette/behealthy/index.ssf/2009/05/viewpoint_people_should_get_in.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/behealthy_kalamazoo/~3/JqwjktRk36Q/state_sen_tom_georges_plan_wou.htmlBe HealthyBe Healthy - Grand RapidsPolitics4290062743542982461106Julie Mack | Kalamazoo GazetteTue, 19 May 2009 06:52:33 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/kzgazette/behealthy/index.ssf//3417.2800609 ]]>KALAMAZOO -- State Sen. Tom George is spearheading an ambitious, comprehensive overhaul of Michigan health care that would include creation of two new programs for the uninsured -- one that would expand Medicaid to the working poor and another for...http://www.mlive.com/kzgazette/behealthy/index.ssf/2009/05/state_sen_tom_georges_plan_wou.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/behealthy_kalamazoo/~3/rZtaPNQsdkY/obama_names_new_chief_for_cdc.htmlStaff ReportsMon, 18 May 2009 08:34:11 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/grpress/behealthy/index.ssf//3111.2792559 ]]>Late last week, President Barack Obama named a new leader for the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC is the nation's lead agency to prevent and address health problems including infectious diseases, unhealthy lifestyles and the threat...http://www.mlive.com/grpress/behealthy/index.ssf/2009/05/obama_names_new_chief_for_cdc.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/behealthy_kalamazoo/~3/FoAMknUXBHk/new_york_city_educator_dies_af.htmlAssociated PressMon, 18 May 2009 07:56:15 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/grpress/behealthy/index.ssf//3111.2792481 ]]>An assistant school principal in Queens, New York, became New York City's first death from swine flu. Mitchell Wiener died Sunday. Read the whole article....http://www.mlive.com/grpress/behealthy/index.ssf/2009/05/new_york_city_educator_dies_af.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/behealthy_kalamazoo/~3/p_pSEUdkrF8/american_performing_icon_ben_v.html4224234224251621942242785736ARAcontentSat, 16 May 2009 07:36:56 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/grpress/behealthy/index.ssf//3111.2742156 ]]>For more than 30 years, Ben Vereen, a Tony award-winning, Golden Globe and Emmy Award-nominated actor, dancer and singer, has inspired audiences with his versatility and creativity as a performer. Now, he is hoping to inspire others by sharing his...http://www.mlive.com/grpress/behealthy/index.ssf/2009/05/american_performing_icon_ben_v.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/behealthy_kalamazoo/~3/bv8PenmD2N4/portage_preschool_becomes_a_sa.htmlBe HealthyBe Healthy - Grand RapidsEducation17909242486494446289824Staff ReportsFri, 15 May 2009 07:43:53 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/kzgazette/behealthy/index.ssf//3417.2761942 ]]>Food allergies seem increasingly common among children. Many schools send home notes asking for peanut-free treats and lunches. But what if the problem goes beyond peanuts? A Portage mother approached her daughter's preschool for help with multiple food allergies --...http://www.mlive.com/kzgazette/behealthy/index.ssf/2009/05/portage_preschool_becomes_a_sa.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/behealthy_kalamazoo/~3/rC9Xb-EqD0o/a_grand_rapids_family_physicia.htmlStaff ReportsMon, 18 May 2009 07:30:44 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/grpress/behealthy/index.ssf//3111.2751485 ]]>A Grand Rapids family physician and his wife are marketing a product made of buckwheat honey to treat children who have cold and cough symtoms. The product, Honey, Don't Cough, recently made its national debut on Amazon.com and was recently...http://www.mlive.com/grpress/behealthy/index.ssf/2009/05/a_grand_rapids_family_physicia.htmlhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/behealthy_kalamazoo/~3/562OPlcFnBw/may_is_healthy_vision_month_he.htmlStaff ReportsWed, 13 May 2009 07:31:55 PDTtag:www.mlive.com,2009:/grpress/behealthy/index.ssf//3111.2742098 ]]>A recent study by the National Eye Institute found that more than 11 million Americans have common vision problems, which can be detected through a comprehensive dilated eye exam and can often be corrected or treated....http://www.mlive.com/grpress/behealthy/index.ssf/2009/05/may_is_healthy_vision_month_he.htmlnonadult