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Yes, some white foods are healthful (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

There's a popular belief that white foods have no nutritional value and just add calories to your diet. Do you believe that? Here's a quiz based on the truth about white foods.

Diet Detective: Quinoa — the little seed that could (with recipe) (The State)

This is part of a continuing series on the health benefits of grains you might not have tried. Quinoa is not technically a grain. "It is a seed of the goosefoot plant. The seeds are small, flat and oval, resembling a mix of sesame seed and millet. When cooked, the seed transforms into an interesting shape. The outer germ twists outward to form a small white 'tail' that is attached to the kernel. ...

Here's a reality check for the calorie-conscious (The Greenville News)

Beware the "who knew?" effect — that scary moment when you learn the whopping calorie count of a favorite food. Take this quiz from FITNESS magazine to find out whether you're making healthy choices or sabotaging your diet.

Ed Blonz: Look for dietary balance (Contra Costa Times)

Q: I went on a diet. I'm 5 feet 6 inches and went from 140 pounds to 125 pounds. I find that even with reasonable physical activity (30 to 60 minutes of strenuous activity a day), I can't keep my weight down if I eat the amount of food required to meet my Recommended Daily Allowances, which I

Page by Page (The Little Elm Journal)

I am beginning to think that I am living in a different state. Every year I tell people (especially newcomers) that if you can survive August in Texas you’ll be fine the rest of the year.