{"id":77685,"date":"2012-08-17T08:00:10","date_gmt":"2012-08-17T13:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=77685"},"modified":"2012-08-16T14:13:46","modified_gmt":"2012-08-16T19:13:46","slug":"healthbuzz-august-17-yoga-at-school-best-health-blogs-and-sweet-vegan-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/08\/healthbuzz-august-17-yoga-at-school-best-health-blogs-and-sweet-vegan-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"HealthBuzz August 17: Yoga at School, Best Health Blogs, and Sweet Vegan Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"

We’re just hours away from the weekend! So that means it is time to catch up on buzz-worthy health news. This week’s headlines include a story about yoga classes helping students succeed at school, the best fitness blogs of 2026, and three recipes for delicious vegan treats that you could sneak past anyone!<\/p>\n

Our First-Ever Food Awards<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

DIR spent the summer scouting grocery shelves for the best nutritional food. Mary Hartley, RD, our resident nutrition expert, developed a nutritional\"\"<\/a> criteria for 13 different grocery categories. Find out which brand of bread, ice cream, and many more food items were given the DIR approval badge.<\/p>\n

Is MSG Bad for You? The Facts about Monosodium Glutamate Make for a Hung Jury<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) is an ingredient in countless numbers of processed foods. MSG enhances the flavor of food without giving a flavor of its own. So is the ingredient good or bad for your health? A number of experts weigh in on the argument.<\/p>\n

Students Succeeding with Yoga Curriculum in the Classroom<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

School is back in session! What will the school year be like for millions of kids across the country? For starters, cafeteria food is getting a healthy make-over and P.E. programs are being shut down. But, schools are using yoga to replace or enhance physical fitness classes. Not only is yoga benefiting a student health, but it is helping them perform better in and out of class.<\/p>\n

News from our friends<\/strong><\/p>\n

18 Best Weight Loss Blogs of 2026<\/a><\/strong> – Healthline.com<\/p>\n

Soap Ingredient Triclosan Linked to Muscle Weakness<\/a><\/strong> – ABCNews.com<\/p>\n

What You Need To Know About Weight Maintenance<\/a><\/strong> – Dietriffic.com\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n


\nVegan Dessert Recipes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Blissed Out Vegan Milkshake<\/a><\/strong> – MindBodyGreen.com<\/p>\n

Dark Chocolate Brownies<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Vegan Chocolate Pie<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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