The Chinese New Year holiday begins today. It’s also called Lunar New Year, since the date is based on the lunar calendar*; and other Asian countries in addition to China celebrate it. The celebration lasts for 15 days, and an estimated 1.4 billion people around the world participate. It’s the Year Of The Dog, one […]

Diet Tips

As the year ends, we revisit some of our favorite products of the year. They’re all Top Picks Of The Week, but they’re the ones that we can’t stop eating. If you’re looking for something new and special, we strongly recommend them. In alphabetical order, we present:   BETTER-FOR-YOU FOODS Better Beans Most of us […]

Diet Tips

While children go from grade school age to their preteens, there are many changes that take place, typical development for 6-12 year olds is both physical and behavioral. Children grow taller at a rate of about two and a half inches each year. They will also gain weight at a faster pace when the reach […]

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