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                                    • The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar

                                      Posted by Valley Communications
                                      |Date: October 11, 2022
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                                      The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar

                                      The Not-So-Sweet Side of Sugar

                                      Nearly every American eats far more added sugar than recommended—and the health consequences could be dir ...

                                      Nearly every American eats far more added sugar than recommended—and the health consequences could be dire. Here’s how to cut back without sacrificing taste. A fresh strawberry, straight from the patc ...

                                      October 11, 2022
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                                    • 10 Daily Servings of Fruits, Veggies a Recipe for Longevity

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                                      |Date: April 25, 2017
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                                      10 Daily Servings of Fruits, Veggies a Recipe for Longevity

                                      10 Daily Servings of Fruits, Veggies a Recipe for Longevity

                                      If you want to add years to your life and your family’s, ten daily servings of fruits and vegetables may ...

                                      If you want to add years to your life and your family’s, ten daily servings of fruits and vegetables may be the best recipe you can follow, a new analysis suggests. The benefits appear to come through ...

                                      April 25, 2017
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                                    • Four Positive Ways You Can Help Your Child Maintain a Healthy Weight

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                                      |Date: October 18, 2016
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                                      Four Positive Ways You Can Help Your Child Maintain a Healthy Weight

                                      Four Positive Ways You Can Help Your Child Maintain a Healthy Weight

                                      It’s a Problem, Especially in King County Childhood obesity in the U.S. is growing at an alarming rate. A ...

                                      It’s a Problem, Especially in King County Childhood obesity in the U.S. is growing at an alarming rate. According to the CDC, since 1980, the obesity rate among U.S. children and adolescents has tripl ...

                                      October 18, 2016
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                                    • Updated Dietary Guidelines – What You Need to Know

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                                      |Date: August 01, 2016
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                                      Updated Dietary Guidelines – What You Need to Know

                                      Updated Dietary Guidelines – What You Need to Know

                                      Vegetables get top marks, sugar should be limited and plant-based eating is encouraged for Americans. Tho ...

                                      Vegetables get top marks, sugar should be limited and plant-based eating is encouraged for Americans. Those are the headliners from the U.S. 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines, which are updated every 5 yea ...

                                      August 01, 2016
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                                    • Keep Yourself in Cherry Condition by Adding Fruit and Vegetables to Your Day

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                                      |Date: April 02, 2014
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                                      Keep Yourself in Cherry Condition by Adding Fruit and Vegetables to Your Day

                                      Keep Yourself in Cherry Condition by Adding Fruit and Vegetables to Your Day

                                      What do bananas on your cereal, onions in your chili, and pears for your dessert have in common? They're ...

                                      What do bananas on your cereal, onions in your chili, and pears for your dessert have in common? They're great ways to get the fruits and vegetables you need to help you live a healthy, active life. A ...

                                      April 02, 2014
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