About The Buzz: Children Who Eat Fast Food Are More Likely To Become Obese? By Fruits & Veggies - More Matters TheBUZZ Children who eat fast food are more likely to become obese? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING When it comes to the childhood obesity, fast food consumption represents only a small part of the problem, compared to the rest...
read more >Insider’s Viewpoint: Heart Your Cart! How To Grocery Shop With Heart Health In Mind By Fruits & Veggies - More Matters How does all the heart healthy advice translate into what you put in your grocery cart? Picture your cart like a plate. Divide the large section into quarters > 1 quarter each for fruits, veggies, grains,...
read more >Rethink Your Idea Of “Snack Food” By Fruits & Veggies - More Matters February is National Snack Food Month and you might be wondering why this is something a healthy person would celebrate. Traditionally, we think of snack foods as those unhealthy “junk” foods that are loaded with calories and fats, but the ...
read more >About The Buzz: Celery May Help Prevent Cancer And Cardiovascular Disease? By Fruits & Veggies - More Matters TheBUZZ Celery may help prevent cancer and cardiovascular disease? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING Scientists are now discovering that flavonoids, a group of phytochemicals found in celery, may also actually prevent or stop ...
read more >About The Buzz: Do Fruits, Vegetable, And Beans Cause Gas? By Fruits & Veggies - More Matters TheBUZZ Do fruits, vegetable, and beans cause gas? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING Some people experience uncomfortable bloating after eating beans, fruit or vegetables. WHAT WE KNOW Gas, or flatulence, can be caused by what you eat or drink. Fo...
read more >Insider’s Viewpoint: A Positive Approach To Heart Health By Fruits & Veggies - More Matters Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. You can’t control risk factors such as heredity, age and gender but choosing to eat smart may add quality and years to your life. Focus on adding MORE fruits ...
read more >About The Buzz: Celery May Help Prevent Cancer And Cardiovascular Disease? TheBUZZ Celery may help prevent cancer and cardiovascular disease? WHAT THEY’RE SAYING Scientists are now discovering that flavonoids, a group of phytochemicals found in celery, may also actually prevent or stop the growth of cancer, cardiovascular di...
read more >We are in the midst of the Holiday season. The weather cools down, schools shut down for winter vacations, and food is often the reason for social gatherings. As we go through the month of December, let’s keep in mind that good nutrition is still important. Here are some tips for parents to help you be certain your children are continuing to ...
read more >As the school year is in full swing again, parents and children must start to think about 2 very important meals of the day: breakfast and lunch. For many families, these meals are eaten at school so it’s extremely important that the options are healthy and sufficient enough to support growth and development. A recent article in the media no...
read more >Dr. Keith Ayoob, Associate Clinical Professor of Pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York City, where he also directs the Nutrition Center at the Rose Kennedy Children's Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center. He has been working with adults and children for over 20 years and spent nine years as a spokesperson for the A...
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