Nutrition
Weighing in on hCG
Is the controversial hormone a weight-loss boon or health risk?
Date: 05/29/2012 | Life
Eating well, exercising saves retirement nest egg
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- Ruth H. Clark of Pompano Beach, Fla., is a 95-year-old aerobic wonder, working out seven days a week.But Clark is not just flexing her muscles, she's protecting her retirement nest egg by staying healthy.
Date: 05/27/2012 | Business
Edmonds urban gardens gets OK
EDMONDS -- What Michael Mearns wanted to do was to feed his neighborhood from his neighborhood garden, Rubberneck Farms.The sticking point was a city code calling for a $500 conditional permit fee for farm stands in the city of Edmonds.
Date: 05/17/2012 | Local News
200 pound 9-year-old returned to mother's custody
TOLEDO, Ohio -- A 9-year-old boy removed from his mother's custody after his weight ballooned to more than 200 pounds returned home slimmer with a free gym membership, exercise equipment and even a new scale.
Date: 05/12/2012 | Nation & World
Join Bomber at fitness expo
Event shows kids the path to healthy fun
Date: 05/11/2012 | Entertainment
Bastyr opens naturopathic clinic at Edmonds Senior Center
Natural medicine -- acupuncture, herbal remedies and whole-food nutrition -- is now closer to where seniors need it.At the senior center.Bastyr University, based in Kenmore, has opened a new clinic at the Edmonds Senior Center.
Date: 04/29/2012 | Life
Could berries help protect your brain?
Lucky for us that we live in an area where there's fresh blueberries and strawberries in abundance.Older women who consume these berries may delay decline in cognitive abilities by as much as 2.5 years, according to a study published today in the Annals of Neurology.
Date: 04/26/2012 | To Your Health
Woman's Coca-Cola habit cited in death report
WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- Experts said a woman's 2-gallon-a-day Coca-Cola habit probably contributed to her death, a conclusion that led the soft-drink giant to note that even water can be deadly in excessive amounts.
Date: 04/22/2012 | Nation & World
Food activism may come at a cost
LOS ANGELES -- When it comes to percentage of income spent on groceries, Americans enjoy the cheapest food supply in the world.
Date: 03/30/2012 | Business
The vitamin D debate and 8 other health tidbits
Should we all be getting more vitamin D (aka the sunshine vitamin), or is it the latest nutrient not to live up to a swell of fanfare? The answer is being vigorously debated by health experts.
Date: 03/29/2012 | Home and Garden
Plenty of benefits to Meatless Mondays
I am not a huge meat eater. I haven't officially broken this to my boys because I don't want them to get the idea that they can boycott large categories of food.
Date: 03/26/2012 | Life
Signs that your child may have a food allergy
The sandwich swap during school lunch is a time-honored kid tradition. Thanks to the increasing prevalence of children's food allergies, however, trading tuna for peanut butter can be risky.
Date: 03/25/2012 | Life
Free classes will teach kids about fitness, healthy eating habits
Al Yenkevich wants to remind kids and parents that fitness can be fun.Yenkevich, a "boot camp" instructor and personal trainer, plans on using basketball, jump rope, hula hoops and an agility course to help kids get on the path to fitness.
Date: 03/24/2012 | Life
'Pink slime'? Not here
Local schools haven't found 'textured' beef in meat supply
Date: 03/19/2012 | Local News
Know how to store, reheat food safely
Many Americans make meals out of leftovers.
Date: 03/14/2012 | Life
Tips on healthy eating, increasing exercise
Only 12 percent of American adults get regular exercise and practice good nutrition and oral health, according to a recent American Heart Association survey.The most common reason given for not doing so: lack of time.The survey showed that among American adults:
Date: 03/06/2012 | To Your Health
Hear experts on women's weight at Everett forum
The forum "Women and Weight" will present a panel of women's health experts to help participants learn about facts and myths associated with weight loss and weight gain, as well as what achieving a healthy weight means.
Date: 02/28/2012 | Life
School lunch, reinvented
Schools are improving nutrition with locally grown food
Date: 02/19/2012 | Local News
Lynnwood events to encourage healthy eating
Busy families often feel overwhelmed with trying to balance kids' schedules with food choices that are healthy, easy and convenient.A series of four, free public events later this month in Lynnwood will help families find solutions.
Date: 01/19/2012 | Local News
'Biggest Loser' winners learned how to lose
DETROIT -- For almost all of her adult life, Helen Phillips made one New Year's resolution -- the same one every year: "I'm going to lose weight."
Date: 01/17/2012 | Life
The gluten-free, locally sourced year in food
2011: The year I officially became the last American to still eat gluten.
Date: 01/04/2012 | Life
How to get kids to eat vegetables
In an effort to get my kids to eat vegetables, I've schemed, wheedled, prepared tofu sausage and spent a king's ransom on cherry tomatoes.But recently it occurred to me I'd left at least one stone unturned.
Date: 01/02/2012 | Life
Go ahead and feast for the holidays -- then get off your duff
If ever you need incentive to wash the dishes after a holiday feast, consider what a little sudsing might do for your hips.Activity -- whether through the gym, sports or household chores -- is your best friend during the gluttonous holidays.
Date: 12/20/2011 | Life
Five foods that can boost immunity
1. Nuts: Snack on almonds, cashews or walnuts, which are packed with vitamin E, an antioxidant that helps kick pesky free-radicals out of your body and creates antibodies that fight the bacteria that make you sick.
Date: 11/28/2011 | Life
Healthy changes grew from Tulalip teen's work
She's just 14, but Dallas Duplessis has a grown-up goal. She wants to become the first tribal member to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court.Later this week, she'll be close enough to see that lofty place in person.
Date: 11/27/2011 | Local News
What a serving looks like
A visual explanation of portion sizes (photo gallery)
Date: 11/17/2011 | Need to Know
Are babies on path to obesity? New sign may offer answer
CHICAGO -- Researchers say there's a new way to tell if infants are likely to become obese later on: Check to see if they've passed two key milestones on doctors' growth charts by age 2.
Date: 11/07/2011 | Nation & World
Dream Dinners founders urging focus on ‘The Hour That Matters Most'
SNOHOMISH -- Entrepreneurs Stephanie Allen and Tina Kuna have parlayed the success of their Dream Dinners business into a spot on The New York Times Best Sellers list.
Date: 10/31/2011 | Business
Snohomish church takes on food stamp challenge
SNOHOMISH -- The Rev. Jeffery Gaustad remembers growing up on food stamps in rural Minnesota."I don't remember ever being hungry, but I do remember the stigma that came with it," he said.Despite more families needing help recently, the stigma is still there, and Gaustad wants to fight it.
Date: 10/22/2011 | Local News
Twenty scoops on pumpkins
Whether it's for dinner, dessert or carving jack-o'-lanterns, nothing says fall quite like shiny orange pumpkins. We've got ideas.1. Check out your local farm or farmers market for varieties like "Oz" or "Spooktakular"
Date: 10/17/2011 | Life
Can these breads fool kids' taste buds?
For strict PB&J constructionists, there are certain unwavering rules. The peanut butter is creamy. The jelly is grape (strawberry in a pinch, but certainly none of that fancy apricot or boysenberry).
Date: 09/26/2011 | Life
Vitamin B deficiencies are rare, but some people need to try to get enough
Walking down the vitamin and supplement aisle can be a daunting -- and costly -- experience. If you're already taking vitamin C and D, you might be wondering if you also should take a B complex, promising all eight of the water-soluble B vitamins essential for myriad body processes.
Date: 09/18/2011 | Life
Olive Garden, Red Lobster to cut calories, salt
HYATTSVILLE, Md. — Michelle Obama said Thursday that a pledge by the Olive Garden and Red Lobster restaurants and their sister chains to serve healthier meals is a "breakthrough moment" for the industry.
Date: 09/15/2011 | Nation & World
FDA official questions 'corn syrup, sugar' rebranding
LOS ANGELES — A recent attempt by the corn industry to change the name of a widely used but increasingly controversial sweetener was misleading and could have robbed consumers of important information, a top official at the Food and Drug Administration said in documents obtained by The...
Date: 09/15/2011 | Nation & World
Why organic milk often has a longer shelf life
Question: Why does organic milk have a longer shelf life than regular milk?
Date: 09/15/2011 | Home and Garden
When and how best to address a teen's weight
Your pediatrician says your 13-year-old daughter should lose 10 pounds. You don't want to send her down the eating disorder road. How to navigate?
Date: 09/12/2011 | Life
Program at Bastyr University helps obese kids and families
Attention, families: If you have children who are overweight or obese, this free local event is for you:
Date: 09/05/2011 | Life
Bad cops dare to feed starving child
If only it were satire ….A columnist on Whidbey Island is taking Mukilteo police to task for feeding a possibly starving girl snacks that were … less than healthy.
Date: 09/02/2011 | Sirens
The best 8 foods for fast, healthful breakfast
Mom's right when she says breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But what you choose for breakfast can make or break your day (sorry, bacon didn't make the list). Here are our top eight foods to make the morning meal a healthy one, and one the kids may even eat.
Date: 08/29/2011 | Life
Add veggies easily to your breakfast table
With the average American getting only about two servings of veggies each day, breakfast is a crucial place to make sure you're meeting your veggie mark. Here are some mouth-watering ways to get vegetables in your breakfast each day.
Date: 08/17/2011 | Life
How to get kids to eat (and enjoy) their veggies
We're all for sneaking extra nutrition into our kids' lives. Who's going to argue against some stealth carrots grated into pasta sauce?But we're also for expanding our kids' palates. Even to the point -- call us crazy -- where they actually enjoy the taste of vegetables.
Date: 08/15/2011 | Life
Blueberries are proven boosters for the brain
Cheer the blues: Blueberries are at their peak (in fact, in the U.S. July has been designated National Blueberry Month), so now is the perfect time to indulge in something good, for your taste buds and your brain.
Date: 07/21/2011 | Life
7 to avoid
Which local seafood has high levels of toxins (photo gallery)
Date: 07/21/2011 | Local News
School lunch still in session
Kids can get free lunch at many schools in county
Date: 07/07/2011 | Local News
10 foods that turn out to be healthier than you thought
Ten foods that are healthier for you than you might think:Avocado: So it may seem weird for a fruit to contain fat, but avocados are one of the few produce items that do. The heart-protecting monounsaturated-fat content is actually one of the things that make them so healthy.
Date: 06/28/2011 | Life
Gaining weight? Blame the potato chips
LOS ANGELES -- Blame the potato chip. It's the biggest demon behind that pound-a-year weight creep that plagues many of us, a major diet study found. Bigger than soda, candy and ice cream.And the reason is partly that old advertising cliche: You can't eat just one.
Date: 06/23/2011 | Nation & World
Satisfying 150-calorie snacks for kids
Kids always want snacks but they don't have to be bad ones.Snacks are an important part of a well-balanced diet and should contain healthy nutrients like calcium, protein, whole grains, vitamins or minerals.
Date: 06/20/2011 | Life
Four fabulous foods for summer
Summer should be the easiest time of year to eat right. With so much fresh produce and fair weather surrounding us, how could we eat anything but whole foods?And yet, we do. It's so easy to order pizza or just drive through.Maybe all we need is a little culinary inspiration.
Date: 06/19/2011 | Life
Test your ersatz milk knowledge
We try to be tolerant of the lactose intolerant, so this one goes out to all of those who can't stomach cow's milk. Match the type of nondairy milk to the sentence describing its qualities:1. Rice milk2. Soy milk3. Hemp milk4. Almond milk5. Oat milk
Date: 06/14/2011 | Life
The 10 terrible eating habits that make Americans fat
No one eats perfectly all the time, even dietitians. So which lousy habits are getting folks into trouble? Here are the top 10 missteps on our hit list, and how to avoid them.
Date: 06/07/2011 | Life
A new guide to nutrition
WASHINGTON -- The Agriculture Department unveiled a new symbol for healthy eating Thursday, abandoning a food pyramid that has guided some Americans' food choices while confusing others.
Date: 06/06/2011 | Life
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