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March 2012: Month in Review
Did you know that March is National Nutrition Month? This year’s theme, “Get Your Plate in Shape,” is fitting for our model of the healthy plate: This Is How Your Plate Should Look. As National Nutrition Month draws to a close, we’d like to… read more >
All About Dietary Fiber
Fiber isn’t just a powdered supplement sold at your local health food store! Fiber, which consists of the indigestible components of plant foods we consume, is found in the cell walls and indigestible residues of plants such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and… read more >
Quirky Questions: Can sugar really make kids hyperactive?
At one time or another we’ve all seen kids get excited and more frenetic after having that slice (or two) of birthday cake or after having an after-school soda. But are these outbursts of energy purely anecdotal, or can a “sugar rush” truly cause… read more >
Barefoot Running: The Debate Continues
We’ve written about barefoot running before, including our 4 prep steps to read before starting a barefoot regimen, and Is Barefoot Best? The Truth About Running Techniques. But is barefoot really best? The short answer is that nobody really knows. According to the following infographic,… read more >
