Nichole Dobo, writing for the Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voices, said recently
that college freshmen are keeping their weight down. She states that the freshman
15 is shorthand for what is commonly known as the average number of pounds
gained by a new college student, but now experts say students actually gain
far fewer pounds. Here are is a few tip researchers say will keep off the
extra pounds associated with the college lifestyle: Eat eggs. They are a great
source of protein.
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In a press release from the Food Marketing Institute and Prevention Magazine, it states that Americans are gathering around the dinner table to eat healthier foods, according to a new national survey. The study found a strong correlation between consumers who try the hardest to eat healthfully and those who eat dinner at home nearly every day.
More consumers are turning to organic foods to improve their diets. In fact, organic food purchases increased in virtually all the major categories. 21% purchased organic eggs in the past six months versus 18% last year. The chief motivation to buy organic foods remains the perceived nutrition value, cited by 8 in 10 shoppers, and nearly two-thirds mentioned long-term health effects.