Looks can be deceiving when it comes to healthy food, RD says Registered dietitian Rachel Beller says foods such as a bran muffin can appear healthy, but a look at the nutrition and ingredients label can show they really are loaded with calories, sugar and fat. Beller, author of "Eat to Lose, Eat to Win," suggests starting the day with a breakfast that has between 10 and 15 grams of fiber, such as a high-fiber cereal and Greek yogurt and berries. ABC News/Medical Unit blog (6/17) Baltimore grocers adopt a broader view of public health Owners of the Apples & Oranges grocery store in Baltimore have expanded their mission to increase access to healthy foods by offering Zumba classes in the parking lot and health screenings for diabetes and hypertension. The Food Depot across town hired a registered dietitian to help customers choose healthier foods and allowed researchers from the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future to use it as a study lab. The Baltimore Sun (6/17) Other News | Experts advise a gradual move from gym to outdoor exercise Fitness experts say an outdoors workout is important for physical and mental health, but exercise physiologist Franci Cohen says the transition from gym to outside during the summer must be gradual so people can adjust to the heat and humidity. Studies show it is important to know how prescription drugs or supplements will affect an outdoor workout, and experts suggest exercising in the morning or evening to avoid the hottest temperatures. MedicalDaily.com (6/18) | | Institutional Foodservice | Minn. district more than doubles summer-meal sites Mankato Area Public Schools in Minnesota will more than double its free, summer-meal program this year -- increasing service from two schools to five. Under the program, breakfast and lunch will be served on weekdays to any youth younger than age 18 -- regardless of whether they live in the district. Last summer, officials said hundreds of meals were served daily, and this year they expect to serve between 1,200 and 1,500 meals. The Free Press (Mankato, Minn.) (6/16) | Baked polenta fries Satisfy your crunch craving with these tasty polenta fries, served with a garlic tomato dipping sauce. Oh My Veggies |  | We need to find ways to strengthen the program and promote good nutrition while limiting the use of these resources for items with no nutritional value, like sugary drinks, that are actually harming the health of participants." | | Please contact one of our specialists for advertising opportunities, editorial inquiries, job placements, or any other questions. | | Publisher, Food & Beverage: Chris Warne P: 646.462.4647 | | | | |
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