Changing Habits, Not Just Diets – New York Times

Changing Habits, Not Just Diets New York Times Jane Black, a food writer based in Brooklyn, writes the "Smarter Food" column for The Washington Post and is at work on a book about the efforts of Huntington, W.Va., to build a healthier food culture (due out in 2013 from Simon & Schuster). Read more »

The fries are more popular than the salad at McDonald’s – Herald Sun

The fries are more popular than the salad at McDonald's Herald Sun Healthy options rarely purchased at McDonald's Just one per cent of all foods consumed are healthy ''It's not the first choice when you think of healthy food '' JUST one per cent of purchases are from McDonald's healthy range of foods. and more » Read more »

13 Things Diet Experts Won’t Tell You About Weight Loss – ABC News

ABC News 13 Things Diet Experts Won't Tell You About Weight Loss ABC News This month, Reader's Digest unveils the secrets to weight loss, as outlined in the new book, "The Digest Diet ," a new, healthy -living plan that lists foods , exercises, and lifestyle tips that help you release fat fast. 1 Read more »

Following Heart-Healthy Behaviors May Lengthen Your Life – MSN Health & Fitness

Following Heart- Healthy Behaviors May Lengthen Your Life MSN Health & Fitness However, the researchers also found that few adults follow every cardiovascular health behavior recommended by the American Heart Association (AHA), which include: not smoking; eating a healthy diet ; having normal cholesterol, blood glucose and total ... Meeting greater number of recommended cardiovascular health factors linked .. Read more »

Healthy Diet May Help ADHD Children, Study Suggests – Huffington Post

ABC News Healthy Diet May Help ADHD Children, Study Suggests Huffington Post A steady diet of healthy foods may benefit children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a new study. An article published in the journal Pediatrics Monday compared the effectiveness of several dietary methods intended to .. Read more »

Shift Work Might Lead to Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity – ABC News

ABC News Shift Work Might Lead to Type 2 Diabetes, Obesity ABC News By MIKAELA CONLEY (@mikaelaconley) A new study suggests that shift workers are at greater risk of obesity and type 2 diabetes because of the lack of healthy food choices available to them. (Thomas Northcut/Getty Images) While shift workers are needed ... Read more »

For PawSox players, eating healthy is hardly easy – Providence Journal

For PawSox players, eating healthy is hardly easy Providence Journal If there's food that's healthy that you've brought along with you, you've set up a decent meal.” Bard and PawSox first baseman Lars Anderson both played at Single-A Greenville in 2007 under the tutelage of Gabe Kapler, who cared passionately about his ... Read more »

MyPlate pushes healthy food – The Tennessean

IBTimes Hong Kong MyPlate pushes healthy food The Tennessean MyPlate is a new generation icon with the intent to prompt consumers to think about building a healthy plate at mealtimes. The new MyPlate icon emphasizes the fruit, vegetable, grains, protein and dairy food groups Read more »

Americans Unwilling To Pay More For Healthy Food, Misled By Health Food Names – Huffington Post

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Americans Unwilling To Pay More For Healthy Food , Misled By Health Food Names Huffington Post Two recent studies have come out that illuminate Americans' somewhat inconsistent healthy eating habits: Americans don't want to pay more for healthy food options, but often dieters have trouble discerning what is actually healthy. ... Read more »

USDA Food Group Icon will help consumers visualize healthy food choices. – ThomasNet Industrial News Room (press release)

NorthJersey.com USDA Food Group Icon will help consumers visualize healthy food choices. ThomasNet Industrial News Room (press release) To help Americans fight the battle of the bulge, USDA's MyPlate campaign and its 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans place stronger emphasis on healthy food choices, reducing calorie consumption, and increasing physical activity Read more »