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How you prepare fish can affect its health benefit: Medline Plus http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_91964.html


Issues with detox diets (e.g. Master Cleanse types): Video NBC Washington http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/Detox_Diet_Dangers_Washington_DC.html


Movie popcorn calories - not surprising, it's really high: Chicago Tribune http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/chi-tc-nw-popcorn-1118-1119nov19,0,7168706.story


Prevention Efforts Target Pre-Diabetes: Wall Street Journal http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704538404574541782729009974.html


Enjoy,

Katherine Isacks, MPS, RD


Healthy serving of gratitude - great healthier Thanksgiving menu: Pasadena Star http://www.pasadenastarnews.com/living/ci_13808789

What to eat and avoid this Thanksgiving: CBS Early Show http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/11/19/earlyshow/health/main5709066.shtml

Sodium reduction trend likely to gain momentum in 2010: Food Navigator http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Financial-Industry/Sodium-reduction-trend-to-gain-momentum-in-2010-says-Mintel

Enjoy!

Best,
Katherine Isacks, MPS, RD


On "The Biggest Loser", health can take a back seat: NYT http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/25/business/media/25loser.html?_r=2&ref=health


Dog Owners Get More Exercise Than Gym Goers in the United Kingdom: Telegraph.CO.UK

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/dietandfitness/6666409/Average-dog-owner-gets-more-exercise-than-gym-goers.html


Overweight? Blame the Internet: MSNBC http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32862449/ns/health-fitness/


Cutting back on dining out: Chicago Tribune http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/chi-tc-health-action-eatout-1125nov29,0,1606392.story


Healthy gift ideas for the holidays: Mayo Clinic: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/healthy-gift-ideas/MY01065


Common objects can help to keep food portions in control: Winston-Salem Journal http://www2.journalnow.com/content/2009/nov/28/common-objects-can-help-to-keep-food-portions-in-c/


Enjoy!

Best,

Katherine Isacks, MPS, RD


Prevent weight gain by focusing on your primary bad holiday habit: Delaware Online http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20091201/HEALTH/912010312/1113/Prevent-weight-gain-by-focusing-on-your-primary-bad-holiday-habit


Exercise shows opposing effects on appetite: Reuters Health Info at Medline Plus http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_92329.html


Measure for measure, a way to cut calories: The Washington Post http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/23/AR2009112303001.html


Enjoy,

Katherine Isacks, MPS, RD


Decode your cravings (I can't vouch for the accuracy of the author's claims but it is a fun read): MSNBC http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/33589896/ns/health-diet_and_nutrition/


Enjoy,

Katherine Isacks, MPS, RD


Work off that holiday spread: Chicago Tribune http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/chi-holiday-workitoff-pg,0,6059440.photogallery


Things to do before starting any diet plan: Chicago Now http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/ndigo-alter-eatgos-healthy-kitchen/2009/12/things-to-do-before-starting-any-diet-plan.html


Diet Myth or Truth: Fasting is Effective for Weight Loss (article also mentions cleansing): WebMD http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/diet-myth-truth-fasting-effective-weight-loss


Best,

Katherine Isacks, MPS, RD


The Flexitarian Diet: WebMD http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/flexitarian-diet


How to Design Your Own Diet: WebMD http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/how-to-design-your-own-diet


Restricting Sugar Could Cause Overeating (interesting rat study): Food Navigator http://www.foodnavigator-usa.com/Science-Nutrition/Restricting-sugar-could-cause-overeating-Study


Enjoy!

Best,

Katherine Isacks, MPS, RD


Should guidelines for weekend and holiday eating be incorporated into Food Pyramid?: Medical News Today http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/173628.php


Lifting weights linked to losing extra pounds: Chicago Tribune http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/chi-tc-health-heiden-weights-120dec13,0,7963372.story


Tips from "The Biggest Loser" (interview with the RD with the show): WebMD http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/expert-qa-tips-from-the-biggest-loser


Healthbeat: serving up soup: Seacoastonline http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20091213-LIFE-912130306


Back to basics leads 2010 food trends: Media Post News: http://www.mediapost.com/publications/?fa=Articles.showArticle&art_aid=119004


Enjoy!


Best,

Katherine Isacks, MPS, RD


How less TV changes your day: NY Times http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/16/how-less-tv-changes-your-day/


Sara Lee products on lower salt diet: Chicago Tribune http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/chi-thu-sara-lee-salt-1217-dec17,0,4220801.story


Anti-hunger aromas have real potential in obesity fight: Food Navigator http://www.foodnavigator.com/Science-Nutrition/Anti-hunger-aromas-have-real-potential-in-obesity-fight


9 tips for healthy holiday eating: Newswise http://www.newswise.com/articles/9-tips-for-healthy-holiday-eating


Celebrate Hunukkah without all the fat: Galveston County The Daily News http://galvestondailynews.com/story.lasso?ewcd=5e1cf35937eb21c9


Milk number one for hydration: North Queensland Register http://nqr.farmonline.com.au/news/state/dairy/general/milk-number-one-for-hydration/1705669.aspx


Enjoy!


Best,

Katherine Isacks, MPS, RD


Weekend eating wrecks diets, study confirms : MSNBC http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34482022/ns/health-diet_and_nutrition/


Diners eat fewer calories when menu lists entree's contents: USA Today http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/weightloss/2009-12-21-caloriesonmenu21_ST_N.htm


10 myths about eating right: NOLA.com http://www.nola.com/health/index.ssf/2009/12/post_14.html


Give the gift of good health: Toronto Sun http://www.torontosun.com/life/2009/12/20/12219251.html


Enjoy!

Best,

Katherine Isacks, MPS, RD

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