Nutrition by Marie Dufour, RD
Healthy lifestyle

SOLVING CHILDHOOD OVERWEIGHT

It will take a village to resolve childhood overweight and prevent early deaths, but don't wait for "THEM" to find a solution. Action is in your hands.

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DEWAP* DRINK WATER, O WORLD!

The SODA WARS used to be a row of raging battles between the two largest soda companies, Coke and Pepsi. We need to redefine the term and, as consumers, wage war against all sodas. Our children's health --and ours-- depends on it. Read More...

DEWAP* - Avoid the "Liver Crisis"

Eating cholesterol-loaded animal protein foods not only puts our arteries at risk for atherosclerosis, but it also puts us at higher risk for liver disease and liver cancer. Unfortunately, the statins you take for your cholesterol level won't help... but your nutrition plan will.
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DIET? MEDITERRANEAN!


Whichever way you slice and dice it, the Mediterranean Diet is still considered the most sensible diet to promote longevity and overall health. But when they cook the results, aren't the researchers forgetting one element? Read More...

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES ON THE DECLINE

What happened to the Jane Fonda and Richard Simmons fans? Have they defected to Blue Ray and American Idol? Or are they just dreaming about health, hoping it can be bought?
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Curbside Produce to Curb Obesity

The proximity and concentration of fast-food outlets are a factor in the incidence of obesity. Can cities and public health officials find novel approaches to improve our nutritional health?
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CALCIUM DIET BITES THE DUST

Calcium supplements won't help you lose weight, but don't give up on calcium. Supplements in the right form may be recommended for your health, and dairy products (if you're not lactose intolerant) may, actually, help you lose weight. Read More...

Is Moderate Drinking Good for You?

The majority of studies regarding the health benefits of drinking alcohol place the debate on a medical and nutritional field. But what if the alleged benefits of moderate drinking had, in fact, nothing to do with alcohol consumption but were due to a social advantage?
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Of Children, TV, Autism & Weight Control

Screen time exposure poses a definite health threat to children. Adults have a responsibility to act in protection of children's health. Read More...