http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:17:47 -0700 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:55:24 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Food-fight-boost-immunity-through-food?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner Whether you are trying to prevent the regular flu, the H1N1 virus or just the common cold, follow these simple tricks to give your immune system a boost and to take control of your health. 1. Make sure to wash your hands often. Proper hand washi... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:55:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Food-fight-boost-immunity-through-food?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Halloween-surival-for-teeth-and-waistline?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner Halloween is right around the corner. We all know ghosts and goblins can be scary but there is something else to beware of this Halloween....candy!!! The sugars in candy can reek havoc on your teeth but can also leave your thighs with a few ex... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 06:59:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Halloween-surival-for-teeth-and-waistline?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Power-of-the-pumpkin?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner   Most people only think of pumpkins around Halloween but in actuality they are available in some variety all year long (usually canned). They are super nutritious so this year it's time to focus on the power of the pumpkin! The orange hue of p... Mon, 12 Oct 2009 10:10:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Power-of-the-pumpkin?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Go-frozen?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner Photo courtesy of howtocook.blogspot.com Now that summer is over, it may be more difficult to find your favorite fresh produce but don’t fret-go frozen! Frozen fruits and vegetables are inexpensive, nutritious and an easy fix to complete a bal... Mon, 28 Sep 2009 13:38:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Go-frozen?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Back-to-school-back-to-the-basics?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner                   Courtesy of Complementary Medicine Many parents assume school lunches are nutritious; however this is not necessarily the case. Some schools do offer nutritious items, but the major... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:46:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Back-to-school-back-to-the-basics?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Does-milk-really-do-a-body-good-if-your-lactose-intolerant?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner                                                                       ... Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:56:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m9d2-Does-milk-really-do-a-body-good-if-your-lactose-intolerant?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Hydration-hints-get-your-8-glasses-the-easier-way?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner Your mother may have told you to “drink your water” and she was absolutely right! The human body is of composed of over 60% water which is important for several functions such as, proper circulation, digestion, absorption and excretory f... Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:56:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m7d27-Hydration-hints-get-your-8-glasses-the-easier-way?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Oranges-may-help-keep-gout-away?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner Oranges have already obtained the highest nutritional accolade- being dubbed a super fruit. One medium orange packs in 100% the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) of vitamin C, roughly 3 grams of fiber, folate, potassium and lesser amounts of severa... Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:27:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m7d13-Oranges-may-help-keep-gout-away?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Survival-Tips-for-the-4th-of-July?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner Photo courtesy of  KraftIn just a few days it will be the Fourth of July which means it is time to dust off the barbeque! Grilling or barbequing is a great way to create low-fat yet wonderfully flavorful foods. Therefore, a barbeque may seem li... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:03:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m7d1-Survival-Tips-for-the-4th-of-July?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Dining-out-just-got-lighter-eat-Vietnanese?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner Photo by Ryan Weal Have you ever gone out to eat with the best intentions of sticking to your weight loss plan-until you see the mouth-watering entrée being carried across the dining room by your waitress? Alternatively, maybe you had enough ... Fri, 19 Jun 2009 06:53:39 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m6d19-Dining-out-just-got-lighter-eat-Vietnanese?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Ritas-water-ice-is-fatfree-but-not-guilt-free?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner Courtesy of Rita's Water Ice Many people believe water ice is a guilt free treat since it is fat-free. Water ice definitely does not have the artery clogging power of a cheesesteak but does that mean it is really a guilt free choice?The answer is NO... Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:23:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Ritas-water-ice-is-fatfree-but-not-guilt-free?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Acai-berries-functions-versus-cost?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner Acai berry juices and supplements have become increasingly popular in regards to their antioxidant power, anti-aging properties and potential weight loss benefits. Celebrities such as Oprah and Dr. Perricone endorse acai berry products for their heal... Mon, 01 Jun 2009 20:04:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m6d1-Acai-berries-functions-versus-cost?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Protect-yourself-from-the-swine-flu?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner Courtesy of nytimesWith so much information floating around about the Swine Flu, it can be overwhelming trying to figure out how to protect yourself and your family. Although, we may not be able to prevent coming into contact with someone infected w... Fri, 01 May 2009 19:52:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m5d1-Protect-yourself-from-the-swine-flu?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m4d27-Organic-produce-at-your-doorstep?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner   Everybody knows it's important to eat fruits and vegetables but many of us struggle to get in our daily servings. Some of us may still have flashbacks from childhood when your mom served mushy canned peas and told you to "eat your vegetab... Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:16:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m4d27-Organic-produce-at-your-doorstep?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m4d20-KFC-to-offer-free-chicken-on-April-27th?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner Courtesy of Chicago TribuneLast week KFC launched a line of grilled chicken targeted towards the more health savvy consumer. However, this is not the first time KFC tried to diversify their menu. During the 90’s, rotisserie-style chicken was in... Mon, 20 Apr 2009 17:00:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m4d20-KFC-to-offer-free-chicken-on-April-27th?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m4d17-A-cheap-nutritious-and-cool-treat?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner What Philadelphian doesn’t love to enjoy a cool treat such as ice cream or water ice during the spring and summer? However, as we begin to get our bodies’ beach worthy and try to save a few pennies in this troubled economy, our familiar f... Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:19:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8314-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner~y2009m4d17-A-cheap-nutritious-and-cool-treat?cid=exrss-Philadelphia-Healthy-Food-Examiner