Monthly Archives: January 2013

Celebrate Heart Health this February

Starting February 1st, we all have another reason to be thinking about hearts as this is the start of National Women’s Heart Week.

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Creative Ways to Celebrate National Pie Day

Studies show on average, we eat six slices of pie each every year and the majority of us prefer the 231 varieties made with apples. On January 23rd, the nation will celebrate National Pie Day and we can’t think of a better way to warm up a winter day than to bake some delicious pie!

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My Plate: How Your Tax Dollars Can Help You Live Healthier

Since the launch of My Plate, the USDA has released several tools aimed at helping Americans follow these recommendations and adopt healthier lifestyles.

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How Small Steps in Our Diet Can Reap Real Rewards

There is no question that the food we eat and the things we drink impact how much we weigh and how healthy we are.  While most of us know this, the choices we make every day would indicate otherwise.  The … Continue reading

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Snuggle up with Some Soup

January is National Soup Month. Here are some interesting facts about soup and some delicious soup recipes to tempt your taste buds.

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