Category Archives: Nutrition

When Organic Is Better

By jennifer | Published: 2010/02/04

We all know that organic foods provide no additional health or nutrition benefits compared with nonorganic foods. But eating organic can often help reduce the amount of pesticides and other chemicals we consume directly through our food intake. I am quite aware that many fresh fruits and veggies contain harsh chemicals. However, like many Americans, [...]

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We Need to Eat More Beans

By jennifer | Published: 2010/01/22

Tonight, Scott sent me an email that said “We need to eat more beans.” – hmm, speak for your gassy self honey. This statement was followed by a link to a Men’s Health article about the Top Weight Loss Foods for 2010. I don’t normally read Men’s Health articles, but I was intrigued to see [...]

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Where Are All The Healthy Vending Machine Snacks?

By jennifer | Published: 2009/12/01

As I walked into our staff lounge this morning to fill up my water bottle, I happened to glance in the vending machine to see if it magically had anything new to offer. But no – it was the same old chips, candy, cookies, bear claws, etc. And we wonder why Americans are so fat!!! [...]

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