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Subway: First Restaurant To Earn The American Heart Association's Heart Check Meal Certification

Steve Tanko — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 20:34:27 +0000

Not only can you “eat fresh” at Subway – now you can eat heart smart, too! The nationwide chain announced that they are the first “quick serve” restaurant to earn the American Heart Association’s Heart Check Meal Certification. The certification means that consumers can look for and trust that Subway offers meals that meet certain [...]

No Ketchup For Students To French Schools

Steve Tanko — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:24:46 +0000

Schools in France are dictating the diets of students in an effort curb obesity and other health-related issues – and to keep their children “more French”. France’s government has essentially banned ketchup from primary and secondary school cafeterias. The all-American condiment will be rationed to children only when they are served with, what else, French [...]

10 Exercise Machines To Avoid: What To Do In Their Place.

Chris Allen — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:15:15 +0000

With everyone wanting to find the perfect thing for them this fall to keep in shape or maybe lose a few pounds, this will help. Most people attempt machines they have no business being on. First I should say you should have a trained professional help you if you are going to get a good work out with machines. Most of the time you can do your own work out at home or the gym without hurting yourself on a machine you don't understand. The bike, stair stepper and treadmill still are great machines.

6 Easy Ways to Extend Your Life in One Minute or Less

Chris Allen — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 16:18:11 +0000

Everyone’s looking for that edge to be healthier. So am I, so when I came across this article from Dr Oz I thought it was useful. Get Up Every Hour A recent study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology discovered that people who sat for four or more hours a day outside [...]

Food Plays An Important Role In Obama Re-Election Campaign

Steve Tanko — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:51:49 +0000

Forget “Let’s Move!”. Ignore the new food pyramids and guidelines. Gloss over the new garden in the backyard of the White House. A look at the recent food items eaten by President Barack Obama while he’s been on the campaign trail shows that it’s a case of “eat what I say…not what I do”. As [...]

90% Of Brown-Bagged School Lunches Potentially Unsafe

Steve Tanko — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 18:36:17 +0000

As a parent, you think you're doing the right thing -- packing a lunch for your child to bring to pre-school --- or any school for that matter. Packing it yourself lets you control what they're eating -- right?

But what if that lunch you're packing could make them sick?

So what can a parent do to pack a "safer" lunch? The experts don't have specifics at this point; More tests are needed.

Happy Meals To Get Healthier

Steve Tanko — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:48:37 +0000

They’re telling us what to eat and how much of it. McDonalds announced that they are changing the venerable Happy Meal – adding a serving of fruit or vegatables…and shrinking the size of the fries. Under pressure from health and children’s advocacy groups, McDonald’s Corp. is making changes to its famed Happy Meals. The changes, [...]