http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:39:29 -0700 Sat, 21 Mar 2009 18:45:13 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m3d21-The-Obama-vegetable-garden-at-last?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner First Lady Michelle Obama had schoolchildren help her with the planting of the White House vegetable garden. And now, a story to help usher in spring. Even those of us who don't have a garden of our own can get caught up in the excitement of plantin... Sat, 21 Mar 2009 18:45:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m3d21-The-Obama-vegetable-garden-at-last?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m3d18-White-House-to-plant-vegetable-garden?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner The President & First Lady are healthy eaters. It's now official: the First Family will have their own vegetable garden at the White House. Not a garden planted and maintained by a landscaper or other employee; but planted and maintained by the ... Wed, 18 Mar 2009 21:54:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m3d18-White-House-to-plant-vegetable-garden?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m3d8-9-new-ways-of-eating-7-eat-local?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner Tomatoes from Red Fire Farm, a CSA-supported farm in Granby, Mass. Today's tip, number 7 in a series of 9 articles, is one that might seem a bit hard to imagine  after a harsh winter like the one we've had this year: eat local. We can just bare... 9 new ways of eating for 2009 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 11:32:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m3d8-9-new-ways-of-eating-7-eat-local?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m3d5-The-Slow-Cook-Blog-offers-some-healthy-eating-tips?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner There are many creative ways to eat well on a budget.I guess I'm not the only blogger offering tips for healthy eating in 2009. The Slow Cook blog, one of my favorite food blogs out there, has offered ten pieces of advice for eating well during hard ... better eating Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:30:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m3d5-The-Slow-Cook-Blog-offers-some-healthy-eating-tips?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m3d2-March-is-National-Nutrition-Month?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner Better nutrition makes for better health and well being.The American Dietetic Association has declared March to be National Nutrition Month, and encourages raising awareness and promoting education about eating better, especially for school age child... better eating Mon, 02 Mar 2009 15:14:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m3d2-March-is-National-Nutrition-Month?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m2d27-Backyard-orchards-for-city-dwellers-dwarf-fruit-trees-are-the-new-trend?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner A "Twenty Ounce" apple at an heirloom tasting event.The New York Times discussed the growing trend of backyard orchards composed of dwarf fruit trees last spring. It seems that trend is continuing to grow, based on the anxieties of consumer... Fri, 27 Feb 2009 09:48:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m2d27-Backyard-orchards-for-city-dwellers-dwarf-fruit-trees-are-the-new-trend?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m2d21-The-Peoples-Garden-breaks-ground-in-DC?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner Will a vegetable garden grace the White House lawn?On Lincoln's 200th birthday, the new Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack broke ground on the new People's Garden at the Department of Agriculture's grounds.(You can watch some video here.) This proj... Sat, 21 Feb 2009 08:49:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m2d21-The-Peoples-Garden-breaks-ground-in-DC?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m2d19-9-new-ways-of-eating-6-go-for-slow-food?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner Pasta with fresh vegetables is easy and nutritious.The International Slow Food Movement is an attempt by foodies around the world to enjoy carefully-prepared meals, local foods and organic and humanely-raised foods (like grass fed chicken). The movem... 9 new ways of eating for 2009 Thu, 19 Feb 2009 11:09:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m2d19-9-new-ways-of-eating-6-go-for-slow-food?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m2d14-Aphrodisiac-foods-to-spice-up-your-love-life?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner Strawberries and cream are a traditional aphrodisiac dessert.It's the BerriesAphrodisiacs are foods, drinks, spices or perfumes that are reputed to enhance sexual pleasure, cause sexual arousal or improve sexual well-being. The word comes from the na... Sat, 14 Feb 2009 10:05:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m2d14-Aphrodisiac-foods-to-spice-up-your-love-life?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m2d12-Top-ten-healthy-options-for-Valentines-Day-treats?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner A nice massage is a welcome Valentine's Day treat.Some of us may be hoping for a Valentine's Day pampering from our significant others or sweethearts, including a nice dinner out, and maybe some fancy chocolates.But if you're trying to lose weight, o... Thu, 12 Feb 2009 17:10:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m2d12-Top-ten-healthy-options-for-Valentines-Day-treats?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m2d7-New-ways-of-eating-5-save-money-and-eat-better?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner Vintage ad for Victory Gardens, circa 1943.The next entry in this series of articles on new ways of eating in 2009 is sure to pique the interest of many readers. The dire economic situation this country is in has many of us nervous. Even if we're sti... 9 new ways of eating for 2009 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:35:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m2d7-New-ways-of-eating-5-save-money-and-eat-better?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m2d4-9-New-ways-of-eating-4-treat-yourself?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner  Guacamole with tortilla chips is good for you. Yes it is!Next in this series on New Ways of Eating for 2009: Treat Yourself!This advice  may seem vague and maybe even unhelpful at first, so let me explain. I do not advocate the "rewar... 9 new ways of eating for 2009 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:45:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m2d4-9-New-ways-of-eating-4-treat-yourself?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m1d30-9-new-ways-of-eating-3-eat-real-food?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner Packaged, processed foods are devoid of nutrition.This article, third in the series, is going to possibly make some of you feel mixed emotions: guilt, disbelief, frustration. Do you eat frozen meals? Do you drink diet soda? Do you eat fat-free salad ... 9 new ways of eating for 2009 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 19:45:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m1d30-9-new-ways-of-eating-3-eat-real-food?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m1d18-Oops-You-mean-theres-already-an-organic-chef-in-the-White-House?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner The President-Elect noms on waffles! (from marlerblog.com)This Newsweek piece by Holly  Bailey discusses the excitement American foodies felt about Obama's election, their thrill at knowing our next leader would be someone who appreciated fine d... better eating Sun, 18 Jan 2009 08:30:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m1d18-Oops-You-mean-theres-already-an-organic-chef-in-the-White-House?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m1d15-9-new-ways-of-eating-for-2009-2-Eat-for-better-health-not-weight-loss?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner        Eating more healthy foods can help reduce cravings for junk food.People who want to lose weight can get into a rut with food. They feel like they have to worry about every morsel of food they eat, wondering if it contains t... better eating Thu, 15 Jan 2009 09:04:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m1d15-9-new-ways-of-eating-for-2009-2-Eat-for-better-health-not-weight-loss?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m1d12-9-new-ways-of-eating-1-eat-more-not-less?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner Beans are an inexpensive source of protein, fiber and nutrients.My new article series kicking off 2009 is devoted to eating better and getting healthier. So the first article's title may seem a bit odd. After al, eating more and not less seems counte... better eating 9 new ways of eating for 2009 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 07:36:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m1d12-9-new-ways-of-eating-1-eat-more-not-less?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m1d6-9-new-ways-of-eating-well-for-2009?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner Vegetables are nutritious and delicious! (image: womenover40health.com)To usher in the new year and pay homage to the time-honored tradition of New year's Resolutions for getting healthy, this marks the start of a 9 part series: 9 New Ways of Eating ... weight loss slow food better eating Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:02:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2009m1d6-9-new-ways-of-eating-well-for-2009?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2008m12d28-Hangover-prevention-the-old-rules-are-the-best-rules?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner Never Mix, Never Worry. If you've already decided you're going to tie one on, er, celebrate enthusiastically this New Year's Eve, perhaps my advice on how to avoid a hangover is going to fall on deaf ears. But there are ways to lessen the possibilit... Sun, 28 Dec 2008 15:35:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2008m12d28-Hangover-prevention-the-old-rules-are-the-best-rules?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2008m12d24-Revenge-of-the-sugar-plum-fairy-sugar-as-bad-as-corn-syrup-studies-say?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner Some holiday celebrations are inundated with sweet treats.High Fructose Corn Syrup: Evil?  A story this week on National Public Radio discussed the controversy over sugar consumption and its connection to soaring rates of obesity. For years,... Wed, 24 Dec 2008 10:21:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2008m12d24-Revenge-of-the-sugar-plum-fairy-sugar-as-bad-as-corn-syrup-studies-say?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2008m12d19-Those-little-silver-balls-our-favorite-childhood-cookie-decorations-toxic-or-not?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner Silver dragees on Christmas cookies were once a common sight.Childhood memories and cookie blingI am a semi-professional baker. I am also an irrepressible baker of Christmas cookies. I grew up in a household where the holidays were occasions for maki... Dangerous Home Fri, 19 Dec 2008 21:13:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-1484-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner~y2008m12d19-Those-little-silver-balls-our-favorite-childhood-cookie-decorations-toxic-or-not?cid=exrss-Boston-Nutrition-Examiner