Archive for July, 2009

Exercise matters long after cancer diagnosis (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Friday, July 31st, 2009

The familiar “eat right and exercise” message is particularly important for overweight elderly survivors of breast, prostate, and colorectal cancers, because lifestyle factors can significantly affect their quality of life, new research shows.

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Eggs should get a better health rap (BigPond News)

Friday, July 31st, 2009

Eggs should no longer be viewed as bad for heart health.

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Miranda Kerr manic for organic (Stuff)

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

How does a supermodel maintain her svelte frame? With a super healthy diet - and a Lindt bit of chocolate apparently.

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Horse Racing Notebook: Win-win situation for Hadley (Houston Chronicle)

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Jockey Russell Hadley has no single reason to be without an agent. He has two. First, Hadley wins big races for owner Bobby Cox and trainer John Buchanan.

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Single parent families cultivate community garden (The Edmonton Examiner)

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Everyone knows fresh fruits and vegetables are a crucial part of a healthy diet. But, for low-income families struggling on a daily basis just to get by, they can also hard on the wallet. That’s why

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Want healthier food in restaurants? Just ask (Kingston Daily Freeman)

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

CATSKILL — Just ask, and many restaurants in Greene County will accommodate requests to modify recipes and portions to help customers follow a healthy diet.

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Cooking for your health Good nutrition tastes better than you think (Killeen Daily Herald)

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

We all know we should eat healthy — lower our intake of fat and salt, avoid junk food and empty calories. A healthy diet adds years to our lives, increases mental sharpness, lowers cholesterol, creates energy, gives us glowing skin and hair, and helps us maintain a healthy weight.

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Fitness camp teaches children the benefits of a healthy diet, exercise (Montgomery Advertiser)

Thursday, July 30th, 2009

Michael Gross placed a bunch of ripe bananas in 10-year-old Amani Bass’s left hand.

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Jackson Chef on Michael’s Last Day (Extra TV)

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Kai Chase, a professional chef hired by Michael Jackson to maintain a healthy diet, has opened up about Michael’s final days — and her take on Dr. Murray’s role in Jackson’s death.

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In brief: Hot licks (Anchorage Daily News)

Wednesday, July 29th, 2009

Brief food news, events and ideas

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