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Walmart’s “Great For You” Label Isn’t Bad!

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

Walmart unveiled its new front-of-package logo earlier this month to help customers identify healthy food choices. The new green “Great For You” logo is currently being used only on store-label products & fresh fruits and veggies; but the company plans to make it available to other manufacturers whose products meet Walmart’s criteria. And – surprise,

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An Apple a Day…

Tuesday, September 20th, 2011

Thanks to the focus on antioxidant phytochemicals over the last few years, deeply colored veggies and (super) fruits have been touted over more prosaic choices like apples, pears and bananas. But - according to a recent study –  these “white fruit” mainstays may provide significant health benefits, too

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UPI: US Adults Eating Less Fruit, Vegetables

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

According to a recent Gallup poll: May typically begins the four strongest months of the year in overall healthy behaviors, but this year, Americans’ health habits did not increase in May and are worse compared with 2010. The Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, which tracks U.S. via daily interviews of no fewer than 1,000 adults, indicates Hispanics

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