Energy drinks are all the buzz these days. But is that buzz good for your health? Consumer Reports wants the government to require companies to label the amount of caffeine in the beverages so you know how much you’re getting. Its experts recently tested 12 carbonated energy drinks - 9 regular and 3 low-calorie - [...]

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Don’t plan on your kids spending too much time in one sitting at the new Small Step Kids Web site. If they do, they’ll get a message to get moving and come back later. And the fun features are well worth the return trip.
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Dunkin’ Donuts is trying to change its image by going largely trans-fat free. Whoa - does that mean there will be a healthy doughnut?
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The obesity epidemic is getting worse. A new study from the Trust for America’s Health (TFAH) finds adult obesity rates went up in 31 states last year.
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Want to add your bike to your home gym? New bicycle trainers let you convert your conventional bike into a stationary one. Pretty cool, huh?
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Remember the board game, Twister? The classic version ties you up in knots… the new one really gets you moving.
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Combine chopped vegetables, fruits, herbs and even hot sauce into a delicious summer salsa that is low in calories and bursting with flavor. There’s a salsa for every flavor palate, including:

Tomato salsa: Combine chopped, plum tomatoes, onions, canned green chilies, cilantro and lime juice.

Pineapple salsa: Combine chopped, fresh pineapple with chopped cilantro, fresh lime juice [...]

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Here’s a good way to slim down - write down everything you eat.
When Mike Wirsching tried food journaling, he was surprised by how much food he was actually eating.
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Do you like to eat out… but want to know which menu items are the healthier choices? Check out HealthyDiningFinder.com - a Web site that lists the nutrition information of restaurants nationwide, from fast food to fine dining.
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Looking for a fun way to teach your kids about healthy eating and exercise? The United States Department of Agriculture can help with its MyPyramid for Kids feature - part of the MyPyramid.gov web site. It has fun activities and information designed specifically for children ages 6-11:
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