Monthly Archives: February 2010

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Product Review: Trader Joe's Mango, Red Quinoa and Chicken Salad

Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 by Diana

Here’s something new for the blog: product reviews! While I was at Trader Joe’s today I decided to pick up something for lunch. After perusing the case of ready-made foods I decided on the Mango, Red Quinoa and Chicken Salad. … Continue reading →

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Childhood Obesity Linked to Early Death

Posted on Monday, February 22, 2010 by Diana

A recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine leaves little room for doubt that childhood obesity leads to premature death and reduced quality of life. Just in case the social stigma and negative body image that accompany obesity … Continue reading →

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Walmart food

Posted on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 by Diana

I read a fascinating article today about how Walmart may be the best place to buy locally grown fresh produce. Yes, Walmart. According to an article in the Atlantic, “The Great Grocery Smackdown” by Corby Kummer, Walmart has a new … Continue reading →

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Snowed In!

Posted on Wednesday, February 10, 2010 by Diana

Here in Baltimore, we are in the midst of the second blizzard in a week.  My family was conveniently out of town for the first one, but now we are back and we can’t even see out the window today! … Continue reading →

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End of Dieting?

Posted on Tuesday, February 2, 2010 by Diana

How many times have you gone on a diet only to regain the weight? Unfortunately, while they may get the weight off in the short term, diets very rarely lead to long-term maintenance of weight loss. Here’s a great article … Continue reading →

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