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10 Tips for Managing Temptations During the Holidays

Yes, the holidays are definitely upon us and when you are trying to maintain a healthy diet, temptations certainly abound. Here are 10 tips for avoiding a weight-gain disaster and enjoying some treats too. Say No To Portion Distortion – With finger foods arranged appealingly everywhere, resist the urge to leave your hand in the snack …

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Making Healthy Choices for School Lunches

\”According to new research led by Michigan State University and published in the current issue of Childhood Obesity, when schools offered snacks in lunchtime a la carte or vending that were mostly or entirely healthful, students responded with improvements in their diets, said Katherine Alaimo, MSU associate professor of food, science and human nutrition. \”When healthful …

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Men and binge eating – yes, they struggle too!

Because of the wealth of research on eating disorders in women, people often mistakenly think of these illnesses as exclusively female problems. However, binge eating—defined as eating excessive amounts of calories over short periods of time and often in private (but without purging, as in bulimia)—is a disorder that affects both men and women. A …

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Finding Common Ground Regarding Eating Disorders

When binge eating disorder gained legitimacy as a full-fledged mental condition in the latest edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders in May, many people in the eating disorders and obesity communities wondered: Will this inspire us to finally get along? It was a good question, since historically, the two groups have been …

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12 Ways to Promote Physical Activity at Work

Even if your corporate culture isn’t quite ready for a workplace physical activity policy, you can get things moving in the right direction with these ideas: Conduct a workplace walkability assessment to ensure a safe and pleasant environment for walking. Offer secure bicycle storage and showers for employees who actively commute. Implement flexible scheduling where …

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The \”Dirty Dozen\” and \”Clean Fifteen\” a quick look at high/low pesticide laden food!

Pesticides on fruits and vegetables is nothing new.  A healthy diet includes lots of fruits and veggies and the benefits typically outweigh the risks of the threat from pesticides.  Here\’s a link to an excellent article listing the \”Dirty Dozen\”, twelve fruits and vegetables to be wary of for the excessive use of pesticides, and the …

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Attention office dwellers! Four easy tips for staying active at work

In many workplace settings, finding ways to stay active throughout the day can be challenging without utilizing specific fitness tips. Even if you spend most of your time behind a desk, there are ways you can break away and incorporate some mild physical activity into your daily office routine. The fitness tips listed below are …

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