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Can fast food = healthy food?

Eating healthy can be a challenge, but going for fast food does not necessarily have to be an unhealthy option. The culprit of many fast food choices is high calorie numbers. Calories provide a measure of how much energy you get from a serving of the...
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Q+A interviews Phil Goff, Rahui Katene

The interview has been transcribed below. The full length video interviews and panel discussions from this morning's Q+A can also be seen on tvnz.co.nz at, http://tvnz.co.nz/q-and-a-news
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Nutrition and wellness conference: The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana and the Northwest Indiana McDonalds Operators Association will host their inaugural Be Healthy nutrition and wellness conference from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 26, at the Radisson Hotel. Registration is free and open to the public. Registration forms must be returned to the Food Bank by Friday, July 16. There are three ...
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Q+A: Interview with Rahui Katene and Phil Goff

Paul Holmes interviews Te Tai Tonga MP Rahui Katene and Labour leader Phil Goff about taking GST off healthy foods
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Know your fats

With its concentration of good fats, olive oil can reap benefits if consumed in moderation.
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Karen Wells Named Vice President, Nutrition and Menu Strategy McDonald's USA

Chief Menu Innovation Officer Expands Role to Lead U.S. Nutrition
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Fewer trans fats in fast food, but that doesn't mean they're healthy

A new University of Minnesota study followed fats at five major fast food chains. The results: their fries now have significantly less of the fatty acids that can raise cholesterol levels and increase the risk of coronary heart disease.
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Ads That Tell You What You Want to Hear

Larry Woodard: Some ads give you the crawling sensation that companies have moved a few steps away from what they are and have started telling you only what you want to hear. I confess, I drink Coke, occasionally eat at McDonald's but I don't for a moment believe that Coke gives a teaspoon of sugar about how I live my life or that McDonald's really cares about my nutrition. Coca-Cola - Sugar ...
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Soul Food

WHOLE AND NATURAL: NUTRITION AT ITS BEST The soccer and all the fanfare are gone, and now reality sets back in and we look out for the next exciting moments. And it won't be too bad as in July we have a couple of holidays, President's Day coming up later this weekend.
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Mrs. Obama promotes end to childhood obesity

Island NAACP president on hand as First Lady delivers remarks during group's 101st annual convention
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