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…original report a more valuable document that is less influenced by industry and politics). The Five General Principles of the Dietary Guidelines In years past, the guidelines centered around nutrients…
…important sources of vitamin C, fiber, folic acid and other valuable nutrients, and they are indispensable parts of a healthy diet. Seasonal fruits and veggies are the optimal choice, since…
If you’ve got kids who love to read or play computer games, you may find that encouraging them to find time to be active can be a challenge. PBS has…
…a class, or join a league. Whether you have teammates that are relying on you or a source of potential new friends, exercising with others can be a valuable way…
…are wandering less and less from their home in the barn: they feel it coming too. For those of us who love to cook, the coming winter also brings with…
…recommendations is challenging, but often times whole food calories provide more fiber, while processed food calories tend to come with more sugar and salt. https://guidingstars.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/whole-food-calories.mp3 Discretionary calories don’t reflect how…
…that you all kept coming back for in 2017! Black Bean and Bell Pepper Salsa Honorable Mention: Microwave Veggie Chips (2 Guiding Stars) Okay, technically this isn’t in the top…
…the lunch box or bag open and in the refrigerator so that cold air can circulate around the food. Also, the government site Foodsafety.gov suggests using two cold sources if…