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Lead Stories: December 2, 2008

Simple Steps to a Low-Sodium Lifestyle

Posted February 29, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Zola Jones

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Weight Control, Her News

(ARA) – Implementing a low-sodium diet is a challenge because sodium is everywhere. The typical American eats a number of processed foods such as frozen dinners, boxed noodle and rice dishes, canned soups and canned vegetables, all of which are high…

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Salty Diet Dangers

Posted December 17, 2007 at 03:00 PM by Christopher Jack

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating, Her News

Recently, at a public hearing with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, health experts urged for tighter restrictions on salt content in processed and prepared food, a move that could save more than 150,000 lives a year.  The public advocacy group…

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Food Makeovers: Healthy and Smart Substitutions

Posted July 7, 2007 at 10:30 AM by Shannon Clark

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating, Weight Control

For those who are just starting out on a diet (or, as we like to put it, a lifestyle change) - or even if you are the veteran healthy eater - it can be hard to ward off cravings for traditional less-than-healthy fare. We…

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