If you watch most classic '50s television shows, you might notice the beverage all family members drink at dinner- milk. While many families still encourage milk as the beverage of choice with younger children, it tends to be a beverage that's popularity fades with time. While it's not scientific data, most of the families with teens and tweens that I know aren't consuming milk with dinner, and probably not any other meals either. While they may choose healthy alternatives, such as water, they are reducing their intake of calcium. So, what's a parent to do?
First, arm yourself with data.Â
Red Bull — Just How Bad is it?
by Bea December 6th, 2010 | Health News, Health Research
We all know that energy drinks may not be the healthiest things in the world to drink, but just how bad are they?
Well, for example, France and Denmark have both prohibited Red Bull-- saying that it is a cocktail of death. This is because its vitamin components are mixed with glucuronolactone. What is that? Glucuronolactone is an extremely dangerous chemical that acts as a stimulant. You may or may not be old enough to know this, but this chemical was actually used in the sixties by United States troops in Vietnam. The United States Department of Defense developed this
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Well, for example, France and Denmark have both prohibited Red Bull-- saying that it is a cocktail of death. This is because its vitamin components are mixed with glucuronolactone. What is that? Glucuronolactone is an extremely dangerous chemical that acts as a stimulant. You may or may not be old enough to know this, but this chemical was actually used in the sixties by United States troops in Vietnam. The United States Department of Defense developed this
Athletes & Protein
by MPK November 26th, 2010 | Nutrition
While we are told to eat a balanced diet, one might ponder what makes a diet balanced. Especially in times when carbohydrates are declared bad and proteins are favored, one needs to know how much protein is needed. For athletes who are burning more calories, protein intake is especially crucial.
The general recommendation for protein is that 10-35 percent of one's caloric intake should consist of protein, according to the Mayo Clinic. Of course, with a range that broad it can be difficult to determine exactly how much each athlete needs.
Speaking with Shara Aaron, a registered dietitian and certified fitness
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The general recommendation for protein is that 10-35 percent of one's caloric intake should consist of protein, according to the Mayo Clinic. Of course, with a range that broad it can be difficult to determine exactly how much each athlete needs.
Speaking with Shara Aaron, a registered dietitian and certified fitness
Staying Home
by MPK November 8th, 2010 | Children's Health
It is the second week of November, and the school year is well under way. Students have had the opportunity to learn a great deal. . . and to share and spread germs. As many parts of the country are experiencing cooler temperatures, windows are closed, making it easier for those germs to be trapped inside the school. With this fine mix of ingredients, many schools will see increases in the number of illnesses and possibly an increase in the amount of students staying home.
As a parent, what can you do to help keep your child healthy and prevent
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As a parent, what can you do to help keep your child healthy and prevent
An Anonymous Ailment
by TJ Davis September 24th, 2010 | Cancer, Diseases
What do a US senator, an actor, a football fullback, a district judge and a rock legend have in common? Two things: they are all men, and they all survived breast cancer. Male breast cancer is like an anonymous ailment - no one really hears about it - but about one percent of all breast cancer cases occur in men. That may sound like a small number, but it translates into approximately 2,000 diagnosed cases annually and around 400 deaths. Primary risk factors for men include having family members that have been identified with the hereditary breast cancer gene,
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