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Feeling stressed, sad or grumpy? Greater happiness, life satisfaction, and positive affect can be found in your Mother's advice: eat your veggies Boost happiness with vegetables and fruit. There is growing evidence that boosting intake of vegetables and fruit also supports your well-being. Happiness, satisfaction with life, and positive affects are not entirely explained by…

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If Whole Foods and Fast Food fell in love and made a baby, Chipotle would be it's name. I never thought I would sing the praises of a fast food joint. But Chipotle's policies spun my head around. I can't help but feel happy it is a big player in the food scene. We need…

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"After Frances's weight-loss program, I have a toolbox of strategies for healthy eating. If you are starting on a weight-loss journey, or looking to fortify your weight-loss journey, Frances's weight-loss program can give you tools that will help every step of the way." - K.S., Seattle      

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Beets have been a treasured vegetable throughout history. In Roman times, beet greens were widely enjoyed, and the beetroot itself was reserved for medicinal purposes only. Fast forward to modern times. Beet greens are typically thrown away by consumers who are unaware of their rich nutritional values. Beet root is enjoyed most frequently in the…

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Keeping up with bills passing Congress can be something of a full-time job. And the bills Congress passes affects every aspect of our lives, whether we understand it or not. How are we to keep up with congressional legislation, and talk to our representatives about our concerns, when keeping up is a demanding (if not…

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As a Registered Dietitian, I'm deeply concerned about our food supply because it is increasingly expensive and degraded in nutrition. I've followed the movement to label genetically engineered (GE) foods since the labeling movements began in 2011. As a "food & nutrition expert", it's my duty to understand and observe our food manufacturing, food production,…

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Carole Bartolotto, a respected and seasoned dietitian and Huffington Post blogger, opens up about her concerns regarding Genetically Modified Organisims (GMOs). She made headlines earlier this year after her controversial dismissal from a committee tasked with setting policy on GMOs. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (aka "The Academy") was overdue for updating its policy…

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Join me as I talk to Cindy Black about labeling genetically engineered foods. Cindy is a passionate advocate for labeling, and shares her in-depth knowledge into the fight for the rights of labeling. We cover A LOT in this interview, including the following. How the labeling will work: How has GMO impacted farmers to date?…

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Ready for a lively conversation about the controversy of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)? In this interview with Pamm Larry, a passionate GMO-labeling activist, we hear her perspective about the impact of genetic engineering. Pamm is credited with bringing Proposition 37 ballot intiative to the California voters in 2012. She is a figure much admired by…

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Feeling confused about the labeling of genetically engineered (GE) foods? That's the result of more than $17 million dollars of funding from GE companies to help defeat labeling in Washington. Their ads are confusing to consumers, who simply want the right to know what foods they are eating. But GE companies, like Monsanto, Dow, Dupont,…

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