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A new FDA ruling states the FDA will “acknowledge” and “exercise enforcement discretion” (meaning, not oppose) a qualified health claim associating the early introduction of peanuts into diets of young children with egg allergies or severe eczema as a way to reduce their risk for peanut allergy.  The claim, which food manufacturers are allowed to ... New Health Claim?  Ah, Nuts!
 
Kids

There are countless reasons to feed your children nutritious food.  In addition to reducing the risk for obesity, diabetes and other chronic illness, nutrition impacts growth and development from the womb and beyond.  Scientists recognize that poor nutrition not only affects the body physically, but also mentally.  Children suffering...
 


The old adage that “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” is still relevant today.  Recent research by Dr. Hana Kahleova, from the Loma Linda University School of Public Health (LLUSPH), in California evaluated the effect of meal timing and weight gain and found some very interesting results. Her colleagues in addition to ... Daily Breakfast Brings Weight Loss
 


If changes in healthcare are on your mind, you’re not alone. The recently proposed healthcare bill will change the way the federal government funds purchases of Medicaid and individual health care plans.  It is expected to greatly increase the number of people without health care insurance if the law...
 
Food and Health, Prevention

A new study suggests that going “gluten-free” may actually raise your risk for type 2 diabetes...
 

Putting together a comprehensive and engaging cooking demonstration is hard work -- but that's about to change.
 

These fun and educational incentives make the perfect prizes, rewards, awards, and gifts for health and wellness promotion. Set them up at your next wellness fair, nutrition class, or company raffle.
 
Food and Health, Prevention

Research suggests that dropping meat from your eating pattern may be useful when it comes to successfully managing your weight...