'I'm not eating so healthy today' ... but is junior? (The Daily Times) SALISBURY -- At the food court a 7-year-old boy took a quick swig from his bottle of chocolate milk before digging his tiny fingers into a box of chicken nuggets....more...So, what are you packing in an American lunchbox? (Pioneer Press) "If you're a parent packing a child's lunch, the less artificial ingredients you can use, the better," says Janice Newell Bissex, a registered dietitian and co-author of "The Moms' Guide to Meal Makeovers" (Broadway, 2003)....more... Hints for eating during cancer treatments (Portsmouth Herald) Nutrition is an important part of being healthy. If you have been diagnosed with cancer, you need to be especially attentive to what you eat. Adequate nutrition will help to maintain your strength, help you to feel better physically and mentally, and... ...more... Iron Will / Can a diet of a quarter fewer calories than a body needs lead Boomers to that ever elusive fountain of ... (San Francisco Chronicle) Barry Gamble, stalwart member of the Breakfast Club, was, as usual, not eating anything. He sat at the table with his friends, mostly retired, one disabled, at their regular spot at North Light Books and Cafe in Cotati one summer morning sipping a cup of... ...more... Are the claims true? (Worcester Telegram & Gazette) As part of Diet Detective's continuing effort to expose the truth about the foods we eat - and lead you to healthier choices - here are a few of the manufacturers' latest health pitches....more... VITAL: THAT TAKES THE BISCUIT (Daily Record) THE humble custard cream has topped a poll to discover the nation's favourite biscuit. Apparently when looking for a sweet treat to dunk in our cuppa, the creamy snack comes out ahead of its rivals....more... Focus on health guiding cafeterias (Williamsport Sun Gazette) Most students officially arrived back in the classrooms this week. That also means back to eating school lunches....more... Only 100 calories in pack, pouch or portion (Austin American-Statesman) Three years ago Kraft did makeovers on its popular Oreo and Chips Ahoy cookies and came up with crackerlike versions lightweight enough to package in 100-calorie portions....more... The business of back to school (The Providence Journal) Changes in cafeterias and vending machines could mean a healthy bottom line for some suppliers....more... |