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I saw this posting on free celiac and gluten-free teleseminars. 1 in a 110 Americans have Celiac Disease and it's repsonsible for many ailments. Next Tuesday June 22 at 830 EST  you can tune into expert Shelley Case, RD. On July 13, Dr. Daniel Leffler from the celiac center in Boston will be speaking. These  free teleseminars are for consumers and dietitians. For more information and to sign up check out: http://www.glutenfreesnacksforme.com/2...

I have lots of good memories of bake sales and school fundraisers at my elementary school. Every year, they had a cake walkathon and I won cakes two years in row! Times have changed and recently, there was a heated battle about bake sales. New York City banned schools from selling homemade baked goods in order to prevent foodborne illnesses. School officials said it was also to fight obesity. In spite of the obesity prevention claims, high fat fo...

Just this past year, I have met 2 young women in my circle of friends with colon cancer. Colon and rectum cancer is the third leading cause of cancer in males and the fourth leading cause of cancer in females in the world. What can you do to help decrease your risk? 45 percent of colorectal cancer cases in the US are preventable. Here are some tips modified from the American Institute for Cancer Research: Do what you can to stay at a healthy ...

School is almost out for the summer, which means more time for the kids to play! Whether it's soccer or baseball, swimming or gymnastics, your young althetes are getting physical. When they are getting physical, they are getting HOT too. Unfortunately, they are not as good as adults when it comes to cooling down their bodies by sweating. Dehydration then becomes an issue and that's where good ole' H20 comes to the rescue.  Encourage your chil...

Limit saturated fat intake –read the labels. Cut out trans-fat foods; be sure to read the ingredient list. Limit- sugar, salt, and alcohol intake. Go heavy on the spice jar –spice it up. Keep out an herb blend and shake it all over! Start an herb garden for more fresh greens.  Add cilantro to your salads. Choose a fruits and vegetables in a variety of colors. Try low-fat organic Kefir milk served over fresh fruit –delicious...

Have you heard? The First Family just planted the first organic vegetable garden at the White House. Way to go! So, are you ready to start 'livin la vida local' too?  Why eat local?   Save the environment. Decrease mileage of delivery trucks, decrease energy costs and decrease waste of non-renewable resources.  Squeeze the most nutrition out of your produce. The longer it takes to get to our plate, the less fresh and nutrient-pack...

The Center for Disease Control (CDC) experts urge all Americans to exercise for 30 minutes of moderate physical activity most days.  Make 30 minutes fly by with these fun ways to play and move with your family, by yourself or with a child. It’s time to lose those inhibitions and dance around like nobody cares. Make mopping your microphone –“yes, you know you want sing and move those hips like Elvis!” The bonus is the sparkly floor af...

The Problem: Not enough fruits & veggies Research shows how you eat can affect long term health –no surprise there. It can make a difference not just in the way you feel every day but can help prevent your DNA from getting worn out!  Evidence from epidemiological studies and laboratory studies indicates that dietary factors are important in the causation of cancer at many sites.  Extensive studies have concluded that diets high in fat,...

If your child's nutrition and your family's budget are a problem for you, then home-cooked meals are your solution! Stopping at the drive-though on a Wednesday night to pick up dinner can easy and fast, but is it healthy and cost-effective for your family? All signs point to no. Home-cooked meals can be both wallet-friendly and kid-friendly!   Great for the Wallet... In the same way that you'd like to get the most bang for your b...