Pediatricians call for a choke-proof hot dog

Most non-fatal choking episodes involve food, according to a study of 17,537 children ages 14 and younger.Source: PediatricsBy Liz Szabo, USA TODAYSee Original Article Here: http://tinyurl.com/yhoh65fNutritionists have long warned of the perils of hot dogs: fat, sodium and preservatives to name a few.Now, the American Academy of Pediatrics wants foods like hot dogs to come...

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Enjoy Dark Chocolate on Valentine's Day!

New Study Shows Reduction in Stress with 70% Cocoa ChocolateAm I saying you should eat dark chocolate every day? No. Remember that all foods need to be enjoyed in a balanced way in moderation. Yes even on holidays! In a 2009 study conducted in Switzerland, researchers set out to learn if dietary preferences did in fact influence human metabolism. The dietary preference focused...

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