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Column Archive :: 2009

Dec 2, 09 :: A guide to healthful holiday gifts
Look to add some healthful fun among the wow this holiday season.

Nov 25, 09 :: Good nutrition doesn't have to be expensive
We're all looking for ways to save money. You can pinch pennies and have good nutrition too.

Nov 11, 09 :: Mercury a common ingredient in N.C. fish
Mercury is all too common in most fish caught in N.C. streams and lakes.

Nov 4, 09 :: Is climate change affected by what we eat?
New reports point to ways we can reduce greenhouse gases by changing what we eat.

Oct 28, 09 :: Report offers roadmap to better school meals
An Institute of Medicine report offers sound advice for improving what schoolchildren eat.

Oct 21, 09 :: Steer around comfort food hazards
This is the season of comfort food. Choose your comforts wisely and avoid diet pitfalls.

Oct 14, 09 :: Put this season's squash to healthful use
When it's pumpkin time, it's squash time. Put this nutritious veggie to work for you.

Oct 7, 09 :: Help your teen pass the fruits and veggies test
Most teens aren't getting enough fruits and veggies. Help them improve their health score.

Sept 23, 09 :: Simple tips for making your diet more heart-healthy
Take some concrete steps to improve your heart health by improving your diet.

Sept 16, 09 :: Make over your dinner plate for better health
We love makeovers. Make over your meals as a step to improve your health.

Sept 9, 09 :: It's time to refresh the school lunch bag plans
Here are some ideas to help get started on the new school year.

Sept 2 , 09 :: Let's put an end to our love affair with the sugar bowl
For once, a mainstream health advocacy group is telling it like it is regarding sugar.

Aug 26, 09 :: Soluble fiber: Another ingredient in a healthy diet
Let's talk about the soft sige of roughage in the diet.

Aug 19, 09 :: Acai: Another overpriced, overhyped food
There's no science to support the claims that this berry promotes weight loss or performance.

Aug 12, 09 :: For some of us, soy has a downside
Many people have discovered the benefits of soy. Some have discovered they have a soy allergy.

Aug 5, 09 :: Make breakfast a fiber-filled meal
Breakfast is a good time to get much of your daily fiber.

July 15, 09 :: Provocative book explores food addictions
Is your brain being controlled by food industry wizards?

July 8, 09 :: Schools serving summer meals to needy children
The lunch lady didn't go on vacation for some children.

July 1, 09 :: Let YouTube take you to culinary school
YouTube and other online teaching tools can give you the edge in the kitchen.

June 24, 09 :: Layer the good food this summer
Some of the easiest summer meals come in layers.

June 17, 09 :: Have some summer fun improving your diet
Use these strategies to eat well during the fun food season.

June 10, 09 :: Don't let health eating take a vacation
School's out! But don't let that be an excuse to fall back on good eating.

June 3, 09 :: Re-examine the meaning of balance
If you're still focused on food groups, it's time to rethink your diet strategy.

May 27, 09 :: Improve your diet to reduce gout
The dietary changes that help reduce gout can improve your overall health.

May 20, 09 :: Let your dog exercise you
Your dog needs to go out. Let him take you out regularly.

May 13, 09 :: Stave off effects of aging with better diet
You might slow the hands of time by eating better.

May 6, 09 :: Get the right equipment for preparing veggies
Make cooking good food easier with the right tools.

April 22, 09 :: Stop popping pills and get your nutrients from food
Don't count on herbal supplements to give you the nutrients you need.

April 8, 09 :: Program helps feed kids during summer
A schools-based programs is helping feed some hungry children.

April 1, 09 :: Cut the red meat and extend your life
A new study adds to the evidence that high consumption of red meat can harm health.

March 25, 09 :: Pomegranate is good for you, but not a wonder fruit
Does pomegranate live up to all the hype?

March 18, 09 :: Sometimes faking it is a good choice
Fake meat products can provide tasty alternatives.

March 11, 09 :: Finding home-style meals on N.C. roadways
D.G. Martin explores the small-town restaurants around along our interstate highways.

March 04, 09 :: Cut food shopping costs and improve health
It's a good time to think more carefully about how you shop for food.

Feb 25, 09 :: It's time to tackle salt
Support seems to be growing for doing something about the salt we eat.

Feb 18, 09 :: Get off the pill! Supplement with food
There's little evidence to support swallowing vitamin supplements. Instead, eat well.

Feb 11, 09 :: It's a good time to think of a garden
A backyard garden is a good way to boost healthy eating. Start planning one today.

Feb 02, 09 :: Has obesity's 'smoking gun' been found?
A UNC researcher suspects we may be drinking ourselves into obesity.

Jan 28, 09 :: Have your say on federal dietary guidelines
The government is looking for your feedback on food policy.

Jan 21, 09 :: Elect to make change for your health
Change is in the air. Apply some good change to your eating habits.

Jan 14, 09 :: Add beets for good taste, good health
The earthy vegetable offers plenty of goodness.

Jan 07, 09 :: For better health this year, slow down
Devote some more time for better and healthier meals.

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