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USDA sets guidelines for healthier school meals

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - School meals for millions of children will be healthier under obesity-fighting U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards unveiled on Wednesday that double the amount of fruits and vegetables in cafeteria lunches - but won't pull French fries from the menu. In the first major changes to school meals in more than 15 years, the new USDA guidelines will affect nearly 32 ...

French fries, pizza still vegetables for U.S. school meals

School meals for millions of children will be healthier under obesity-fighting U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) standards unveiled on Wednesday that double the fruits and vegetables in cafeteria lunches - but won’t pull French fries from the menu.

Understanding your cholesterol numbers

If you’re over 40, your doctor has probably told you to have your cholesterol levels checked annually and to keep an eye on your HDL and LDL.

Vegan basics: Meatless meals made tasty

ST. CATHARINES — A new year inspires new ideas, and a great place to start is in the kitchen. By integrating more meatless meals in your diet, you’ll have the opportunity to improve your health, help the environment, support your local farmers and get a little more creative.[...]

Try these tips to curb your appetite and lose weight in the process

Trying to lose a few pounds? A large part of eating too much is about our appetite; if we could get that under control, the weight would simply fall off. Here are a few strategies.