February 2010
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Jason Stole My Heart
Jason and I first met about two years ago in a journalism class. See, I was writing an article about high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) for my magazine writing course when Jason popped into my life. Since then, our relationship has blossomed, although Jason and I haven’t been able to meet each other as much as we would like.
You may be thinking, “Karla! You have been keeping secrets...
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Blank Boxes?
Another Label Spat…
As we discussed in the infancy of my blog, Smart Choices is/was a quite controversial new food labeling program. Shortly after it hit the market, Smart Choices was shelved—most likely due to legal issues.
This incident seemed to tear open the top (and apparently the sides) of the chip bag. Since then, health advocates have been openly sharing their feelings about...
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Holey Rollers
The folks at Holey Donuts were kind enough to include me in their latest blogger contest and I could not be more ecstatic! I first heard about these low fat, handmade donuts from Hungry Girl, and later heard the founder interviewed on Dr. Fitness and the Fat Guy.
Since first hearing about these pastries, I have wanted to try them, but had never gotten around to ordering them. Sadly, right now,...
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This Thursday, I made my latest visit to the Dr....
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Extra Large-Style Spoiling by Grandma
Grandmas Gorging Kids?
As the economy continues to be an issue, parents may turn to childcare methods that save cash. No one better, safer and more affordable than grandma, right? Maybe not if you’re worried about your child’s obesity risk, a study published in the International Journal of Obesity found.
Researchers found that childcare by grandma can make tots 15 percent more likely...
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Gold Medal Bowls
Have you had your Wheaties today? Since 1933, the famous orange-boxed cereal has been linked with the best in sports and defined as the “breakfast of champions.” In fact, several Olympians have graced the box front. Fun fact: Michael Jordan is the athlete who has appeared the most often on the cereal box (18 times!).
But will Wheaties really properly fuel the Olympic athletes in the...
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Thumbs Up: Coupons, Thumbs Down: Commercials
Blame It On the A-a-a-ads
OK, let’s get the bad news out of the way first…commercials can increase obesity rates in youth. Interestingly, the total amount of TV children watched had little effect. But the more advertising the small fries see during that TV time, the more likely they are to be overweight, UCLA researchers found.
Children generally squirm and wiggle around while...
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Concentrating on Chocolate
Valentine’s Day falls on next Sunday. Are you ready?
Considering I’m thoroughly single, I don’t have too much preparing to do :) (Except for the Valentine’s Day movie—that looks great!) Even single, it’s fun to celebrate the holiday and all those you love, especially in the middle of the harsh winter. Flowers and kind notes brighten up any day!
Many couples...
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Size Matters
Weighing Perfect Performance
Many consider it a big fitness performance boon to be as light as possible—less drag on bikes, less weight to carry while running or less opponent to go up against in wrestling. But a new book is confirming what some athletes have been privy to for years: skinniest is not always best.
When you weigh less, you do reduce gravitational pull. In fact, researchers...
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