{"id":79117,"date":"2012-09-14T10:18:24","date_gmt":"2012-09-14T15:18:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=79117"},"modified":"2012-09-14T10:18:36","modified_gmt":"2012-09-14T15:18:36","slug":"healthbuzz-september-14-nyc-bans-soda-mcdonalds-shares-calories-and-healthy-comfort-food-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/09\/healthbuzz-september-14-nyc-bans-soda-mcdonalds-shares-calories-and-healthy-comfort-food-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"HealthBuzz September 14: NYC Bans Soda, McDonald’s Shares Calories, and Healthy Comfort Food Recipes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ah, the weekend is upon us and it is time for a dose of healthy news. This week’s HealthBuzz is filled with buzzworthy headlines from DIR and our friends, like Shape, iVillage, Fitday. Plus, we offer some guilt-free comfort foods like 12 healthy pop-tart recipes from Undressed Skeleton.<\/p>\n

You don’t have to wait until the last day of the week to hear from us! Follow us on Twitter<\/a><\/strong>, Pinterest<\/a><\/strong>, or ‘Like Us’ on Facebook<\/a><\/strong>!\u00a0\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

New York City Soda Ban Passes; Soda Industry Plans to Fight<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Since Mayor Bloomberg proposed NYC’s soda ban a couple of months ago, citizens have been vocal about their support or opposition. As of Thursday morning, NYC approved the ban of sugared beverages over 16 ounces. But, Major Bloomberg and public health officials in NYC shouldn’t celebrate their victory just yet. There is a possibility that the soda industry plans to fight back. New Yorkers for Beverage Choices has already started campaigning in opposition of the ban.<\/p>\n

McDonald’s Posting Nutrition Information on Menus Nationwide, but Will it Do Any Good?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Get ready to see calorie counts on McDonald’s restaurant and drive-thru menus. Wednesday morning the company announced that they will be posting their meals’ nutrition information on their menus. Do you think the nutrition information will change the eating habits of fast food customers? Our resident dietitian, Mary Hartley, comments.<\/p>\n

Regular Yoga Practice May Increase Productivity at Work<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Yoga offers a great deal of health benefits, like less stress, toned body, and improved digestion. September is National Yoga Month, and our yoga expert Jill mentioned that those who practice yoga regularly may even see an increase in productivity at work. See what other benefits practicing yoga brings.<\/p>\n

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

Controversial Large-Sized Soda Ban Passed in New York City<\/a><\/strong> – Shape<\/p>\n

Healthy Sandwich Alternatives to PB&J<\/strong><\/a> – iVillage<\/p>\n

Does Sex Really Count as Exercise<\/a><\/strong> – FitDay<\/p>\n

Recipes We Love<\/strong>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Lighter Homemade Poptarts<\/a><\/strong> – UndressedSkeleton.Tumblr.com<\/p>\n

Homemade Blackberry Muffins<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Butternut Squash Macaroni & Cheese\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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