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1. Too much salt can lead to hypertension in children
(Health/Healthquest)

... that children should consume no more than 2,000 mg of sodium. A key to healthy eating is choosing foods lower in salt and sodium. In addition to eating fresh fruits and vegetables which are naturally ...

2. How to end of food temptation (my Starbucks ‘aha' moment)
(Health/Healthquest)

... pedestal has been cleared, put healthy food items on it. Juicy fresh fruit, crispy vegetables and savory lean meats are a great place to start. What do you love about healthy food? It makes you healthy. ...

3. Batter's up – in the kitchen as we try to make fantastic fritters
(Life/Style)

... rice or risotto." It can also be made with other dried fruits, such as cranberries and apricots. Similarly, her savory version offers "a way of recycling last night's leftovers." At this time of year, ...

4. ADHD linked to pesticides found on vegetables and fruit
(Health/Healthquest)

BY JESSICA BERMAN VOA NEWS WASHINGTON — Scientists have found that exposure to pesticide residues on vegetables and fruit may double a child's risk of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ...

5. Eating rice can help prevent heart attacks
(Health/Healthquest)

BY NAOMI SECK VOA NEWS WASHINGTON, DC — People worried about heart attacks get a lot of advice about what to eat: less fat; more fruits; more vegetables. New research suggests the most important thing ...

6. Health partnership attempting to combat obesity in New Jersey
(Health/Healthquest)

... in farmers markets to offer fresh fruits and vegetables. "Obesity is at epidemic levels in New Jersey and nationally,'' Alaigh said. "Those who are obese are at grave risk of lifelong, chronic health ...

7. N.J. student donates yard sale money to her school, which was hurt by Christie education cuts
(N.J./State)

... at the Delilah Oaks neighborhood yard sale. Thinking Klein's efforts, while noble, would be fruitless considering the grim outlook of the school systems financial situation, Galvin said he told Klein ...

8. Now that's funny: Save money with coupons
(Life/Style)

... it out of the water. My oldest son tried some kind of fruit snack a few years ago. He loved it and wanted to eat those little packages every day. I promptly went out and bought the cheaper, bulk size at ...

9. N.Y. museum exhibit details ‘Silk Road' ways of life 1,000 years ago
(Entertainment/Movies)

... as well as sumptuous fruits and vegetables grown right there. Travelers shopped in Turfan's markets in the cool of evening, finding exotic foods and other products from along the trade road. Visitors ...

10. State gets $2.53 million in federal aid to provide 101 schools with fruit and vegetables
(Health/Healthquest)

With the expansion of the federal government's Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, students in 101 public, charter and private schools in 45 New Jersey cities and towns will be able to eat more fresh ...

11. State says to watch out for N.J. black bears
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... outdoors. Clean outdoor grills and utensils to remove food and grease residue to minimize odors. Store grills securely. Do not place meat or any sweet foods in compost piles. Remove fruit or nuts ...

12. Nuclear power making a comeback in U.S.
(U.S./Nation)

... the plants open. Critics say those cost-recovery mechanisms force ratepayers to pay for expensive projects that might never come to fruition. Advocates counter that paying for the plants upfront lowers ...

13. My ‘date' with Kathie Lee Gifford, and her new book ‘Party Animals’
(Entertainment/Movies)

... was my reasoning? Well, Kathie refers to Wednesday as "Winesday." Instinctively, I knew she would be a fun person. And I know from watching the Today Show that she likes her wine sweet and fruity. ...

14. Bret Schundler: Q&A with the New Jersey Commissioner of education
(Opinion/Commentary)

... for direct state services. But no cap has been proposed for state aid to school districts and local governments. As the Governor's plans to reinvigorate New Jersey's economy produce fruit, state revenues ...

15. Cherry Blossom Festival at Newark's Branch Brook Park in a class by itself
(Life/Style)

... Skidmore approached every new superintendent, but the idea never came to fruition. Finally in 1906-07, the idea started to take — first with plantings in Chvey Chase, Maryland , and then around D.C., ...

16. Barack Obama considering a plan to resolve Israeli-Palestinian conflict
(World/International)

... 24 meeting with the former national security advisers, who agreed that the "incremental" approach taken by Special Mideast Envoy George Mitchell was unlikely to bear fruit, according to the Times and Post ...

17. 2010 MLB Preview and Predictions: American League
(Sports/Professional)

... Verducci Effect. Cleveland Indians (72-90) — This probably will not be a season of many happy endings for the Indians but it can still be a fruitful one. With so many young players (Matt LaPorta, Chris ...

18. Easter Memories
(Comments/Unsorted comments)

... hugh antipasto, lasagna al forno and a ham and a roast pork loin and of course stuffed artichokes, stuffed mushrooms ,potatoes and fresh fruits and finocchio and, of course all the cakes, pignoli cookies, ...

19. Farm to School Improvement Act is a win-win for New Jersey
(Sci/Tech/Science updates)

... County) Public School No. 5 is an example of a successful Farm to School program. The school offers a weekly "Fresh Fruit and Vegetables" program. Every Thursday, kids receive a piece of fruit or vegetable, ...

20. Rights activist Charlotte Bunch unifies women’s voices at United Nations
(Life/Style)

... would benefit women across the globe in terms of both policy and funding. After three years of campaigning, Bunch said the new women's agency would come to fruition as soon as this fall. The CWGL, ...