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Foods marketed to kids are higher in sugar

Share on PinterestExperts say children can be persistent in wanting certain food items. skaman306/Getty Images Researchers say packaged foods marketed to children contain higher levels of sugar and are lower in essential nutrients than other products. They said cereal and toaster pastries had the most child-appealing marketing among the products they studied. Experts say more education for parents as well as government regulation on product marketing to children is needed. Foods marketed at kids with the most child-appealing packaging are often higher in sugar and lower in vital nutrients than those with less appealing packaging. That’s according to a Canadian…
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Boost fertility with these expert-recommended changes in your diet

Get ready to spice up your grocery list, because we’re talking about the nutrition you need to boost your fertility! Whether you’re trying to conceive or simply want to improve your reproductive health, the right nutrition can make a big difference. So put down the chips and pick up some nuts, because we’ve got an expert-approved guide to the foods you need to add to your diet for a better chance of conceiving. “Nutrition is a key factor that plays a vital role in female fertility. It is important to maintain a healthy weight and eat a nutritious diet to…
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I’m a nutritionist – here’s 6 foods that are cheaper and healthier to buy frozen

FINDING food that is both healthy and affordable might seem impossible. But – according to a nutritionist – there’s no need to get overwhelmed with the task of getting a cheap, nutritious meal on the table. 2 Opting for frozen or tinned versions of foods can be just as nutritious – and save you money 2 Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert shared which six foods you don’t need to buy fresh – and more tips on how to eat well on a budgetCredit: Supplied Registered nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert said this is a conversation she has had with many of her clients at…
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The vicious cycle of food and sleep

The future, my mom used to say, belongs to those who wake up early. L’avenir appartient à ceux qui se lèvent tôt. She’d say this as we drove to early ice skating practices on those cold winter mornings growing up in Quebec. As it turns out, science may be proving her right — though perhaps not in exactly the way she thought. I am a researcher who specializes in understanding the links between diet, sleep and health. Up until around 2014, my lab focused on examining how too little sleep affects obesity. Our work showed that reducing sleep by about…
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Michelle Obama launches a food and drink company to promote healthy options for kids

Former first lady Michelle Obama has co-founded the food and drink company PLEZi, designed to provide healthy options for kids, she announced Wednesday. Obama said he’d be working behind the scenes to guide PLEZi’s mission, which serves as an extension of the Let’s Move! campaign to fight childhood obesity that she launched as first lady. “I’ve learned that on this issue, if you want to change the game, you can’t just work from the outside. You’ve got to get inside — you’ve got to find ways to change the food and beverage industry himself,” Obama said during the company announcement…
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Healthy meals for all lifestyles are available at this east Belleville restaurant

Like many others, I am a busy person. So when I’m writing away or out reporting a story, it’s sometimes hard to fit in lunch. I don’t always want to hit a fast food drive-thru (although those veggie White Castle sliders aren’t half bad). I certainly don’t want to do it every day. Belleville has a great new option for people on the go and people who want to go with something healthier for them. Clean Eatz is located at 2525 Green Mount Commons Drive, Suite 280, in the same plaza as the Walmart, Lowe’s and a variety of other…
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Michelle Obama launches a food company to produce healthier options for kids: Shots

Michelle Obama promoted healthy eating habits when she was first lady. Now, as co-founder of PLEZi Nutrition, she aims to give parents healthier food options for their kids. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images hide caption toggle captions Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Michelle Obama promoted healthy eating habits when she was first lady. Now, as co-founder of PLEZi Nutrition, she aims to give parents healthier food options for their kids. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Michelle Obama is taking on a new role as the co-founder of PLEZi Nutrition, which aims to market food and beverages for kids that are both tasty and healthy. The company,…
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Michelle Obama launches a healthy food-and-drink brand to fight childhood obesity

Red Apple Group and United Refining Company Chairman and CEO John Catsimatidis discusses how looming market pressures will cause food and gas prices to spike again. Former First Lady Michelle Obama announced the launch of a healthy food and beverage company she co-founded that is targeted at fighting childhood obesity. The former first lady spearheaded the Let’s Move campaign, a program aimed at ending childhood obesity, during her time at the White House. She announced her latest venture at the Wall Street Journal’s Future of Everything Festival on Wednesday, May 3. “We’re hoping not to just provide healthy and delicious…