According to the “Encyclopedia of Junk Food and Fast Food,” in 1970, Americans spent about $6 billion on fast food. In 2014, the spending rose to nearly $200 billion. By 2020, the number is expected to be greater than $223 billion. Wow, that’s lot of cheeseburgers! Given this reality, it behooves us to ponder the […]
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We all love celebrating at birthday parties. And for our children, it is one of our greatest pleasures. But with all that fun, there seems to be an abundance of junk food—pizza, cake ice cream and sodas—at these celebrations. Sometimes there may be two or three birthday parties to attend during one weekend. Since this
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Most Americans today shy away from filling one half or more of their plates with vegetables. That’s especially true of our children. Yet, these nutrient-rich foods should be the high point of your family’s meals. They don’t require much cooking time, and all vegetables offer excellent benefits to the body. In fact, numerous studies show
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Summer vacation will be coming to an end shortly and the streets will soon be dotted with yellow school buses heralding “back to school.” With that transition also comes lunchtime meal prep. Packing nutritious lunches that your kids will eat can be a daunting task, but don’t stress, y’all. I am here to help. Let’s
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Did you know that, even without an allergy, gluten can cause inflammation in our bodies? New studies show that gluten is also linked to weight gain and obesity. Nowadays, grocery stores are carrying more and more gluten- free products, making it easier for people to avoid them altogether. Confused as to Which Gluten Free Grain
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Junk Sleep OUR YOUNG PEOPLE are spending an inordinate amount of time in front of screens — yes, those handheld devices that beep, ping and tweet. A large-scale poll conducted by the National Sleep Foundation in 2013 found that 72 percent of children and 89 percent of teens have at least one electronic device in
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SELECTING A DENTIST is much more complex than simply asking “Do you take my insurance?” Interviewing a dental office is a must before deciding if it’s the right fit. The initial phone call will give a quick snapshot of the inner workings of the dental office, and meeting with the dentist to discuss specific concerns
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WRITTEN BY MARIA D’ANTONIO IT’S THE NEW YEAR, and everyone wants to start off strong. Whether your resolution is to eat healthy or exercise, Star Physical Therapy and Fitness would like to help your strong start stay strong. Matt Slimming, PT, DPT—owner and physical therapist at Star Physical Therapy—and the rest of the staff have
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