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ORGANIC: What does it mean and is it worth it?

Posted December 21st, 2006 at 5:35 AM by Jennifer Lipman

Section: Nutrition, Healthy Eating

The organic food movement has exploded and continues to grow at an exponential. Although it has enabled many people to positively alter their diets, it has also burned a hole in the pockets of countless families.

Therefore, the question is: Are they worth it?

The answer will of course vary depending on your personal preferences, nutritional requirements and financial situation. This article aims to arm you with the information you’ll need to make the right choice for you and your family.
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Supermarkets now using Guiding Stars to lead you to healthy foods

Posted December 15th, 2006 at 2:30 PM by Jenna Sumara

Section: Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Health & Fitness, Weight Loss

Every day it seems we are bombarded with some new nutritional guideline to follow. One week anything with a carb is feared; the next week its low sodium only. So how can you decide what type of food is nutritious enough to buy on your trip to super market?
Well . . if you live in New England, just follow the stars!

Hannaford Brothers, a N.E. food chain, has created a system they call Guiding Stars that claims to help you make those decisions. Needless to say, this has many people in the food industry up in arms. This new system rates the nutritional values for food and drinks sold at its stores from zero to three stars. The ratings might surprise you.
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