Whatever you do, don’t call it a pie chart.
The Obama administration is about to ditch the food pyramid, that symbol of healthy eating for the last two decades. In its place officials are dishing up a simple, plate-shaped symbol, sliced into wedges for the basic food groups and half-filled with fruits and vegetables.
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Two new studies out this year have focused on the nutritional adequacy of diet in children with autism, particularly those who are selective about what they eat. Many children are picky eaters as they go through the more independent stages of toddlerhood and school-age years, but the trait is more common in children diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD).
Autistic children have limitations or difficulties in several key areas of development, including language, communication, social interaction, and rigid or repetitive behavior. “Selective eating”, the clinical term for a picky eater, can be a component of the desire to have a more structured environment. While most children outgrow their tendency to be picky about what they eat, children with ASD often carry the trait into adulthood.
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As a working mother with a very demanding schedule and a child, working out on a regular basis seems to be an impossible task. In fact, trying to get enough sleep each day is challenging enough without having to think about hitting the gym or taking a yoga class, that is why I’m always looking for ways to be efficient while getting the most out of my hectic day. If you are in the same predicament, here are five quick and easy tips for busy moms (and dads too), to get some daily exercising without having to go to the gym. READ MORE TIPS
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For my fellow Americans, we did not make the cut. Forbes has gathered information about both classes of country (here and here), and it’s from these helpful lists, neither of which features the U.S. in the top 10, that this larger one is drawn. Yes, the United States is a wonderful place: freedom of speech, Law & Order reruns, and cheap fuel. I know the suspense is killing you and that’s not healthy. Let’s find out where happiness and health abound.
Canada: This one has to upset Americans. Canada, right next door, is happier and healthier than the superpower with which it shares a border. Despite a relatively low number of doctors per capita, the socialized medicine (which sounds awesome right now) and long life expectancies make Canada one of the safest places to live. They’ve also got a high number of financially thriving citizens, boosting their happiness ranking several notches past that of the United States. We’re so close, yet so far.
Costa Rica: Costa Rica’s health is average, but what makes the country so special is how unexpectedly high its happiness rating is. Fully 63 percent of its people are thriving, thanks in many ways to a cultural emphasis on community and togetherness that bonds the citizens to each other in a manner often lost in larger countries. It’s one of the highest ranked countries in the world in terms of environmental performance and human development, too. Glee actor Harry Shum is from Costa Rica.
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Taking antibiotics won’t help with a cold, of course, but if that cold turns into a sinus infection, antibiotics are just what the doctor ordered. Your doctor might also prescribe a course of antibiotics to clear up a skin problem, urinary tract infection, or other problem caused by renegade bacteria. As powerful and effective as they are in such cases, antibiotics can have some unwelcome side effects, such as diarrhea.
Cookie and Magic Johnson held an event for World AIDS day with the Black AIDS Institute. The stars came out in abundance including Hill Harper, Loretta Devine, Honoree Blair Underwood, Judge Mathis, Lamman Rucker and more.
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Most of us do not know our cholesterol levels. September marks National Cholesterol Education month so if you don’t know your blood cholesterol level, now is a perfect time to find out and take the necessary steps to lower it. Cholesterol is a fatty chemical which is an important part of the outer lining (membrane) of cells in the body. It can be found mainly in foods that come from animals.
What you eat and how quickly your body makes bad cholesterol, “LDL”, (which are Lipoproteins that are a combination of lipids (fats) and proteins) determines your blood cholesterol level. Our bodies make all the cholesterol it needs, and it is not necessary to take in any additional cholesterol from the foods you eat. If you have high cholesterol, you may be at risk for heart disease.
There are many factors that affect your blood cholesterol level including, your age and sex, your weight, heredity, what you eat, physical activity/exercise, alcohol and stress.
The following are the top 5 foods that can help to lower your cholesterol level: READ MORE
